USA Today describes the band led by frontman Cody Cannon as “a riff-heavy blend of Southern rock and gritty country that has earned comparisons to the Allman Brothers Band and Led Zeppelin,” with Rolling Stone noting “it’s the seminal combination of twang and crunchy rock & roll guitars that hits a perfect sweet spot.” The band known for their high-energy live show and unique sound has also earned sync success with features (and an on-screen appearance) in Paramount Network’s hit show “Yellowstone” as well as the Renée Zellweger-led Netflix series “What/If,” the Angelina Jolie film “Those Who Wish Me Dead” and hit CBS series “SEAL Team.” In total, Whiskey Myers have sold more than 1.2 million albums and amassed over 1.5 billion streams while earning three RIAA Gold certifications. 1 on the iTunes country chart with single “Stone” hitting Top 10 all genre. 6 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart (No. 1 on both the Country and Americana/Folk sales charts, at No. Their forthcoming self-produced album, Tornillo, set for release July 29, follows their self-produced fifth studio album, WHISKEY MYERS, out now on the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records. Genre-bending band Whiskey Myers have played more than 2,500 live shows to ever-increasing crowd sizes since their emergence in 2007. Lake Buena Vista, FL House of Blues - Orlando They may need to move up to some bigger venues soon with the constant sold out shows. The band just gets more polished every show and evidently word is getting out that these guys put on one hell of a show. It was arranged well musically and the added harmonica rocked. But, with that said, this was probably the best overall performance I have seen by Whiskey Myers. I imagine the set list changes occasionally from city to city and hopefully the keep mixing it up to keep those songs on tap. I really missed “Strange Dreams”, but they played it last time out, so at least I saw it live once. I don’t think they played anything off the first album and my wife missed “Dogwood” & “Anna Marie”. So, you may be disappointed when you don’t hear some of your past favorites. But, spoiler alert, with more albums comes more great songs. They really complemented Whiskey Myers style with a good variety of songs from their debut album. I preferred last years opening act The Steel Woods. I really enjoyed the first couple of songs, but it got a little repetitive after a while. Speaking of acts that shared the Whiskey Myer’s stage, the opening act was Bones Owens a 2 man Nashville band in the vein of Gary Clark,Jr. I guess they picked that up from the time I saw them opening for BlackBerry Smoke. All in all a great mix of music that included ballads, guitar driven southern rock, and even a few jam versions of classic Whiskey Myers songs. The opening song, “Frogman”, was my favorite track from the last album-Mud. I loved it! The new arrangement of my favorite song “The Early Morning Shakes” featured both guitarists in dueling solos. This show both guitar players sang a song and lead singer Cody Cannon played a lot more harmonica than I had seen in past shows. They played 3 new songs including a really catchy one sung by guitar player John Jeffers. I can’t wait for the new one due out this spring. I have the first 4 albums and like every song on them. I have seen these guys 5 times, including all 3 HOB shows in Orlando (one was HOB event at the Beacham) and they always put on an excellent show. Good luck and we will see you again soon. Thanks for the great shows and awesome music you keep coming with. I promise you that you will be glad you did because it's always a very fun and highly energetic show. Really all I can say is just GO CHECK THESE BOYS OUT. Their music can appeal to everyone no matter what kind of music you like. Then add in another sick guitar, with the on point percussionist (don't forget the cowbell too) you have a perfect band. With Cody's awesome voice and songwriting along with Cody and John's unbelievable guitar skills it is something everyone should hear. I have seen them several times and they just keep getting better and better each time. These guys are all great guys and always take time to visit or say hello to all of their fans. They make sure to play the right songs everytime and they make sure that they sound great and put on a great show everytime. The absolute best band around right now and they are amazing live.
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