Nashville Pussy performing at the Empire Control Room in Austin, Texas on November 6th, 2021, with Blaine Cartwright, Ruyter Suys, Bonnie Buitrago, and Dusty Watson. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
Raised on a diet of Marshall stacks, Gibson Guitars, Jack Daniels, and weed, Nashville Pussy are the bastard offspring of foul-mouthed, demented hillbilly ice-cream man Blaine Cartwright and tractor-driving, nude art school model, and guitar prodigy Ruyter Suys.
Nashville Pussy quickly gained a reputation for being like “AC/DC with a female Angus” in Ruyter’s blues-meets-punk frenzied guitar solos and Blaine’s hilarious “jailhouse nursery rhyme” lyrics. The band’s bass player, Bonnie “Bon” Buitrago, began as a teenage fan of the band sneaking into shows, determined to make the leap from audience member to member of the band by mastering her craft on bass. Atlanta native and ex-landscaper Ben Thomas on drums has quickly become known for his showmanship, precision, and all-around sensuality behind the kit.
“We are rock ‘n’ rolls’ dirty little secret, blissfully outliving musical trends we never knew existed,” says Suys. “More than ever, everyone needs to escape to a place where they can pretend they don’t give a shit, let their hair down and get loud, sweaty and dirty. Nashville Pussy provides that unpretentious refuge. Everyone is welcome, just don’t dress up ’cause it’s gonna get messy.”
The Gods of Rock smiled upon on Nashville Pussy in creating the band’s brand new studio album, “Pleased To Eat You”. Combining the talents of producer Daniel Rey (Ramones, White Zombie, Ronnie Spector and Raging Slab) and studio engineer David Barrick (Black Stone Cherry, The Kentucky Headhunters, Marshall Tucker Band), the band was fresh off an international tour and hungry for new songs to sink their teeth.
“Pleased To Eat You” is their seventh studio album and certainly another milestone recording by the band you’ll need to share with your mom: Bourbon, BBQ, horse farms, good people, and a great fucking record. Seriously, you’ll hardly find a band that manages to act so easy, so fast and yet so impulsive as Nashville Pussy, a band that is not shy about expressing opinions loud and clear.
They were so awesome! I can't wait to see them again!Nashville Pussy shared the stage with Reverend Horton Heat and The 40 Acre Mule at the Empire Control Room. They continue across the Europe, Australia, and United States with the last stop at the Iron City in Birmingham, Alabama on November 2, 2022.
A very fun evening. Amazing energy. Way more than worth the pain that of a mid week show with little sleep causes, but would absolutely go again tonight if they were playing.
Always rockin' the venue, dirty southern rock, Nashville Pussy put on a loud fast no gimmicks just pure music show, Ruyter is the gal to shred the Gibson.
Absolutely fantastic! Nashville Pussy were amazing. Brilliant band, great venue and atmosphere. I would go and see Nashville Pussy again in a heartbeat.
Unbelievable freaking awesome! OMG, this show was the best show I have seen in a while. The freaking highlight of the night, it was nonstop over the top rock and roll from the time Nashville started until the very last note. These guys put on one hell of a show that I highly recommend. I could go on and on.
Nashville Pussy is amazing! One of the last real rock and roll bands out there don't miss these guys and gals if you get a chance well worth whatever amount you pay!
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