__Sat Aug 4th__ Adam Lee, Dag & The Bulleit Boys, Tilford Sellers

Saturday August 4th, 2012
Adam Lee & The Dead Horse Sound Company
Dag & The Bulleit Boys
Tilford Sellers
10PM
$5

About Adam Lee

In the world of a working band there is no greater constant than the road. Few know this better than Adam Lee & the Dead Horse Sound Company, the Kansas City trio who put their original spin on that classic country sound. With the upcoming release of their sophmore album, ‘When the Spirits Move Me,’ Lee and company touch on many of the elements so familiar to their life on the road. From wild nights in far away towns, to barroom brawls and goodbye kisses, the band expertly explain their travelling life. All with the swingin’ shuffles and country flair of your favorite 45’s. But then again, winding highways and endless mile markers are something they know well. Upon completion of their first record, ‘Ghostly Fires,’ the band commenced a wide-spread and heavy touring schedule, playing over 100 shows and half of the US in their first year alone. Since the release of ‘Ghostly Fires’ the band has also spent a good deal of time refining their already unique sound. While their first album touches on the more subtle tones of Americana, ‘When the Spirits Move Me’ focuses on the band’s affinity for classic country. Twelve tracks of heartbreaking honky tonk that sound right at home in the swingin beer joints and rural roadhouses the band often plays. Leading the way is Adam Lee whose basement baritone perfectly presents the highs and lows of life on the road. Joining Lee are Johnny Kay (electric guitar, mandolin) and Boomerang Dave Bruchmann (upright bass), and when this train starts a-chuggin, folks had better hold on. It’s something that comes naturally to the band, just like the country music they play. While you may have heard country music, you’ve never heard (or seen) it like this. Their live show is a rowdy and rollicking good time full of all original honky tonk music — songs to drink to, cry to, and most of all dance to. So bring a date, grab a drink, and don’t forget your dancin’ shoes. Adam Lee & the Dead Horse Sound Company are headed down the highway, and there’s no end in sight.

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“The band look and act like touring roadhouse minstrels from the late ’50s who drove their Studebaker into a time warp on the road to Hunstville and ended up in modern-day KC… a match made in honky tonk heaven.” — The Pitch

“poignant, quirky and thoroughly compelling…Sounds like vintage Kris Kristofferson/Tom T. Hall/Bobby Bare to these ears. Good stuff.” — Creative Loafing

“a murky mix between Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash, the Kansas City pair have struck an eclectic chord with fans of country and indie music alike.” — Charleston.net

“compelling noir country-rock that explores last-call desperation and temptation” — Creative Loafing Tampa

“A powerful mix of country, bluegrass, Americana and honky tonk…If you’re a fan of Johnny Cash you will certainly find solace in Adam Lee and the Dead Horse Sound Company.” — Macon.com