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Genres:
  • Rock
  • Roots
Brisbane, QLD

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    “…one tight country outfit.” - Rave Magazine Rattlehand are the definition of alt country. Soulful narrative is the motivation behind Rattlehands music, influenced by Ryan Adams, Wilco, Hank Williams, The Old 97's and Johnny Cash. Their alt-country/ rock feel pays homage to the “outlaw country” genre of the 60’s and 70’s: it is a sound that happily deviates from the dominant paradigm. In love with all things Americana, Rattlehand serve up bluegrass feels and country twang on a platter of guitars, bringing rock to the bayou. This lively 6 piece have been making quite a name for themselves over the last 12 months, with over 500 copies of their debut EP sold, airplay on JJJ, 612ABC, RRR, PBS, 4ZZZ, 98.9fm and successful live shows with national and international alt-country legends such as Justin Townes Earle, Wagons, Graveyard Train and Lachlan Bryan. A blend of seasoned and classically trained musicians, Rattlehand are a delicious mixed bag of local talent boasting members from such ...

    Members

    ~Josh Shelton - Lead Vocals
    Guitar ~Josh Rippingale - Lead Guitar ~Glen Jarvis - Rhythm Guitar
    Mandolin
    Harmonies ~Luke Bushell - Double Bass ~Steve Wallis - Harmonica
    Harmonies ~Ruwan DeSilva/Dave Lee - Percussion

    Sounds Like

    The Drive By Truckers, The Old 97's, ryan adams

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