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Dark Americana with Southern Gothic Harmonies
They've been described as an amped up Johnny Cash & June Carter, and they've been compared to Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, by way of Houston. Rebecca and John are Grifters & Shills, the classic sound of East Texas piney-woods harmony singers joined with intensity of dark storytelling. Their musical style is dark stories told in beautiful harmony, the sound of a black magnolia guitar under haunting melody. The band released their tenth album, “Ghost Fleet”, in 2025.
New Album: "Ghost Fleet" (Dec. 6, 2025)
The newest offering from Grifters & Shills, Ghost Fleet is a step away from the band's typical repertoire into something more subtle and something more complex. A collection of stories through song, composed over the last dozen or more years, Ghost Fleet is a journey into significant moments in Rebecca and John's lives, moments that haven't fit on other albums they've recorded. It's acoustic, focused on lyrics and harmony singing, and features a stunning cello performance by Maddy Herdeman. Recorded in their home and minimally but expertly produced by the band. Featuring guest vocal appearance by Kim Barker (Brightwire). Named one of the top ten albums of 2025 by the Houston Chronicle.
“Think Gillian Welch and David Rawlings by way of Houston.” - Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle
“A reassuring and uplifting presence on the I-45 corridor’s Americana scene for more than a decade.” - Galveston Daily News
"An amped up Johnny Cash & June Carter." - Skope Mag
“It's like Butthole Surfers, gospel, and ZZ Top all mixed together.” - A fan in Wisconsin
"Weaving dark tones and topics in sweet harmonies - what a beautiful way to make it go down, like cherry-flavored cough syrup."
-Review of "Left Hand" music video
"Colorful. Creative. Absolutely laser sharp. Deserving, destined, and dense with a combination of articulate and contemplative lyrics, and a highly skilled and explorative musical aptitude." -The Ark of Music
"They break the mold with music that your mind and ears need to hear." -Indie Spoonful
"This album sounds better than most albums currently being released by major music labels. The vocals are exceptionally good. When John and Rebecca get going, you'll find it almost impossible to stay still." -Babysue
2025 VINYL, CD, and DIGITAL “Ghost ”Fleet"
**Rated one of the top 10 Houston albums released in 2025 by the Houston Chronicle.
2024 DOUBLE-VINYL "Fireball"
2023 CD and DIGITAL "Fireball"
**Rated one of the top 20 Houston albums released in 2023 by the Houston Chronicle.
2019 VINYL, CD, and DIGITAL "Pretty Little Secrets"
2018 CD "Long Tongue Liars"
2017 CD "Road to Brownwood"
2014 CD "Watershed"
2012 CD "Now & Then"
2010 CD "Blackjack Road"