The War and Treaty performing during the World Tour at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas on November 5, 2021. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
Since forming in 2014, The War And Treaty have amassed a following as eclectic as their sound itself, a bluesy but joyful fusion of Southern soul, gospel, country, and rock-and-roll. Known for a live show nearly revival-like in intensity, the husband-and-wife team of Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Blount-Trotter endlessly create an exhilarating exchange of energy with their audience, a dynamic they’ve brought to the stage in opening for the legendary Al Green and touring with the likes of Brandi Carlile and Jason Isbell.
So when it came time to choose a title for their forthcoming sophomore album, The War And Treaty quickly landed on Hearts Town—the Nashville duo’s adoring nickname for their ardently devoted fanbase.
“Hearts Town is a neighborhood strictly made up of people who all share the same kind of heart: hearts that love, hearts that heal, hearts that don’t see division,” says Michael. “There’s all different types of people within that neighborhood, but they’re still somehow all working together, which is exactly the kind of town we want to live in.”
Their full-length debut for Rounder Records, Hearts Town arrives as the follow-up to 2018’s Healing Tide, a widely acclaimed effort that recently saw The War And Treaty named Emerging Act of the Year by Americana Music Association.
This show was high energy right from the start! The vocals were incredible and their stage presence drew the audience right in to their personal story. There were several standing ovations, well deserved!The War and Treaty shared the stage with Lauren Daigle at the Frank Erwin Center. They continue across the United States, Jamaica, and Mexico with the last stop at the The Avett Brothers At The Beach 2022 in Riviera Maya, Mexico on January 27, 2022.
As usual a great musical experience. Beautiful harmony. Such fine performers who connect well with the audience. Getting a bear hug from Michael was fabulous. This band will do great things and go higher and higher.
Such a moving performance, so glad I attended!
Great show. They have great energy and give it their all whether its 100 they are performing for or 1000.
A fun show full of energy from start to finish!
As always a high energy excellent show. This is a group not to be missed.
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