Early Morning Shakes Review

Cody Cannon and Whiskey Myers deliver powerful songs of truthful emotion on Firewater (an acoustic guitar/harmonica confession of love out of reach for poor kids), Mud (dobro driven image of passed down generations survival), and Firewater (an emotional guitar/harmonica declaration). Each track provides its own soothing truth.

With their latest album release – 2022’s Tornillo – the band expanded upon their mix of rock and country with the inclusion of spaghetti western-esque horn parts while maintaining the sophistication of their songs lyrically.

About the Band

Whiskey Myers have experienced considerable success since beginning to play from flatbed trailers in small East Texas towns. Since their beginnings they’ve played Bonnaroo and opened for The Rolling Stones; were chosen to soundtrack Paramount Network’s Kevin Costner show Yellowstone; sold out venues both big and small every time they perform; as well as performing at several different festivals around Texas.

But the band remains strong through their connection to their audience. Their songs feature emotive, soulful lyrics that strike an immediate chord; while live performances provide an unforgettable rock & roll experience.

Fronted by Cody Cannon on vocals and acoustic guitar, guitarist Cody Tate, bassist Gary Brown, drummer Jeff Hogg and percussionist Tony Kent, this Southern rock/country hybrid band has earned comparisons to Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd; yet their music appeals to an equally wide range of audiences from Texas country fans to those appreciating gritty rootsy sounds of ’70s classic rock.

Tornillo

Since they began touring nearly continuously since forming 10 years ago, this band has amassed an enthusiastic following by performing everywhere from Red Rocks to Bonnaroo and selling over 355 thousand albums, amassing 134 million streams along the way – but their hallmark characteristic remains authenticity.

Tornillo offers a unique take on music in an industry often plagued with cliches and repetitiveness. His uniquely expressive approach and heartfelt lyrics cover everything from love and heartbreak to social injustice and political commentary – truly refreshing in an industry with too much repetition and stagnation.

Tornillo opens with a track reminiscent of spaghetti western music, providing an immediate preview of what to expect on this album. From there on out it features the band‘s characteristic mix of country and Southern rock that has made their sound synonymous with high-energy arena rock shows; setting them apart from similar acts within their genre.

Early Morning Shakes

Whiskey Myers are an unusual breed of Southern rock band: one who can successfully combine classic acts (Lynyrd Skynyrd and Allman Brothers) with contemporary sounds (modern rock/country), such as those found on Early Morning Shakes – their third album released under this moniker – all to outstanding results.

After their sophomore album, Firewater, Texas-based band Infamous Ragamuffin joined producer Dave Cobb to craft an energetic record that showcases both Sturgill Simpson’s High Top Mountain and Jason Isbell’s Southeastern songs by giving each one its own individual flavor. Together these tracks create an album full of energy.

From the tender “Shelter from the Rain” to their winning rabble-rousing cover of Outlaw Country outlaw David Allan Coe’s “Need a Little Time Off for Bad Behavior,” this album showcases their talents to perfection. Rebel music with human soul has won them many fans who pack venues and sing their praise online; making this essential listening for anyone interested in this genre.

Mud

Though they had lost one of their founding members (and a beloved drummer), Gray, three band members felt confident to continue using the Mud name with family permission from Gray’s estate and friends for continuation of performance under this moniker.

Early Morning Shakes and Son of the Seventh Son made their mark in Texas red dirt music scene before taking their riff-heavy country rock music nationwide. Early Morning Shakes and Son of the Seventh Son is an established group that creates songs with melodies that expand and moods that shift.

The music of The Matches Band has been featured in Kevin Costner’s hit Paramount Network show Yellowstone and at major Bay Area venues like Slim’s and Bottom of the Hill. Additionally, they opened for nationally touring acts like April Sixth and The Matches as openers. Beyond performing at major Bay Area venues like these two locations, The Matches Band‘s music has traveled all the way from Ireland’s Linenhall venue in Castlebar all the way across to England at Campbell’s Pub near Newcastle upon Tyne!