The Bar Tab Band
The Bar Tab Band It all began with bar room conversations between Troy and David about the raw roots alt-country music scene they had been introduced to, which included such bands as Uncle Tupelo, Son Volt, Gram Parsons and Steve Earle. Throw in a love for jam bands like Widespread Panic and The Grateful Dead, and you have The Bar Tab Band. A blue collar rock and roll band which speaks the language of life in the Midwest with telecaster twang and hillbilly stomp. Bar Tab formed in 2003 and were soon playing at a host of great Wisconsin bars and clubs. BTB had the opportunity to play some outdoor festies since emerging on the scene, including The Grickle Grass Jam and The Grateful Garcia Gathering which featured Melvin Seals and The Jerry Garcia Band, along with some of the finest jam bands in the Midwest. We traveled throughout the state and have been writing a few tunes along the way. Troy brings an enthusiasm for bluegrass and gritty country-rock together with a voice as deep and dark as a holler' and provides the acoustic guitar and mandolin. David's playing makes it seem as though his guitar is trying to hurt him, and it's all he can do to avoid injury every night, which makes him holler lyrics with reckless abandon. The Right Honorable Judge Clay oversees the rich textural rhythmic moodscapes of The BTB, and would like us to play more Dylan. A fine idea, Tom! With Jerry and Scott laying down a groove that mixes Jazz and Rock with raw aggression, this band will force you to dance and be constantly HAVING A GOOD TIME! This band would not be without the loyalty of the fantastic folks who come down to dance and have a good time and celebrate the shared experience that happens when a live band truly feeds off the energy of an audience. Thanks a lot, We Love Y'all!