Bio
Whiskey & Co. isn’t interested in labels and classifications. Are these sounds new? Hell no, and they’ll be the first to tell you that. Sure, fans of stuff like John Prine, Lucinda Williams, Gram Parsons, Uncle Tupelo and Lucero will find this record right in their wheelhouse. But this is Saturday night/Sunday morning music. Made by folks informed just as much by the rock & roll and punk they cut their teeth on as the country and bluegrass they’ve always been surrounded by growing up down here. The band was born in Gainesville, Florida over 20 years ago. Between backyard parties, clubs, dive bars where “bands don’t usually play,” house shows, cookouts, and hell, even my own wedding – it’s weird when Whiskey isn’t playing a show in Gainesville. Whiskey’s songs have always oozed authenticity and honesty. Have always carried the warmth and familiarity one looks for in the good shit. And running themes are no mistake here. Hearts won. Hearts broken. Babies born. Upheaval. Migration. Growth. Another hangover. Hope. The folks in this band have somehow kept their heads above water all this time. And they want you to keep swimming too. — Aaron Lay
