The 40 Acre Mule performing at the Empire Control Room in Austin, Texas on November 6th, 2021, with J. Isaiah Evans, John Pedigo, Tim Cooper, Robert Anderson, and hris Evetts. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
"It used to be called boogie-woogie. It used to be called rhythm & blues. Now, they call it rock & roll." Chuck Berry’s words are at the very heart of Roots Rock & Roll 5-piece, The 40 Acre Mule! The self-described “Rhythm & Blues Outfit” are a powerhouse of vintage revival with a reputation for seamlessly blurring the lines between country, soul and rock audiences with songwriting that borders between blues drenched heartbreak and an old school riot in the streets.
Influenced by the pillars of Rhythm & Blues like Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Bo Diddley and Ray Charles and inspired by recent artists such as J.D. McPherson, Nathaniel Rateliff and Gary Clark Jr., The 40 Acre Mule, J. Isaiah Evans: Guitar & Vocals, Robert Anderson: Drums, Tim Cooper: Bass, Chris Evetts: Baritone Sax & Percussion, and John Pedigo: Guitar & Vocals - quickly built their own unique sound by blending vintage Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues, Soul and just a touch of Country. It was a sound that soon caught on with The James Hunter Six, The Reverend Horton Heat, Eleven Hundred Springs, Ken Bethea of Old 97s, Alejandro Escovedo, Rosie Flores and more.
After years of putting in the work, The 40 Acre Mule followed in the footsteps of good friends and emerging Americana stars, The Vandoliers and Joshua Ray Walker, and signed with State Fair Records. After that, the good times kept rollin’ with appearances at Gruene Hall, The Continental Club, Dallas' HomeGrown Festival and more! Now with their second album set for a 2022 release, The 40 Acre Mule are ready to shake up the Americana world with a brand of rock & roll like no other!
40 Acre Mule was amazing, perfect mix of blues influenced rock and roll with a Texas swing. Can’t wait to hear more from this unique band.The 40 Acre Mule shared the stage with Reverend Horton Heat and Nashville Pussy at the Empire Control Room. They continue across the United States with the last stop at the Firehouse Gastro Park in Grand Prairie, Texas on November 6, 2021.
40 Acre Mule were amazing, worth seeing!
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