High lonesome harmonies with a rock n roll soul.
His was hard rock and heavy metal. Hers was the classic sound of the East Texas piney woods. Theirs was a fiery collision, bearing forth a sound that was at once novel and instantly familiar--high lonesome harmonies with a rock and roll soul.
Rated one of the top 20 Houston albums released in 2023 by the Houston Chronicle.
Available on CD, streaming, and RED VINYL (with bonus content).
7PM - 9PM TEKUACHE GRIFTERS & SHILLS
BEDLAM & BALLADS A NEW monthly series of live music events in the Clear Lake TX area. Every FIRST THURSDAY, featuring a rotating variety of local bands, typically two bands per month. Free to attend, and tips for the bands are encouraged. Bands will play short sets, and the event ends at 9pm.
Dan Electro's Guitar Bar, 1031 E 24th St., Houston, TX 77009
DOORS: 2PM SHOW: 2:30PM
Hometown Houston independent rock and roll from the duo that's been doing it for 15 years. His was hard rock and heavy metal. Hers was the classic sound of the East Texas piney woods. Theirs was a fiery collision, bearing forth a sound that was at once novel and instantly familiar--high lonesome harmonies with a rock and roll soul.
Behind Grifters & Shills is John and Rebecca Stoll, native Texans who met in a classic rock/blues jam band in 2008. Between them they discovered a magnetic chemistry that manifested not only in music, but in all aspects of their relationship. When they began playing as a two-piece band, they found a unique voice in the combination of Rebecca's East Texas vocal stylings and John's formidable guitar work. They immediately began writing their own songs, while testing the waters of vocal harmonies and adding an array of instrumentation to their arsenal. A typical show will feature a delightful range of electric instruments, including John's archtop guitar, Rebecca's bass, homemade suitcase drums, a couple of cigar box guitars, a handful of harmonicas, and an occasional kazoo.
They call it high lonesome rock n roll, and together, this two-person, dozen-instrument act provides a show full of sound a fury, punctuated with raw, quiet vulnerability, forging new trails and shining new light on familiar ground.
8PM DOORS 9PM SHOW
JUNEBIRD THE HOT AND HEAVIES GRIFTERS & SHILLS
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SPECIAL ACOUSTIC APPEARANCE
KOJAK'S
BRIAN KALINEC GRIFTERS & SHILLS
MONTHLY FIRST THURDSAY HAPPY HOUR SHOW FREE, TIPS ENCOURAGED
7PM START TIME
BRIGHTWIRE GRIFTERS & SHILLS
“Think Gillian Welch and David Rawlings by way of Houston.” - Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle
"An amped up Johnny Cash & June Carter." - Skope Mag
"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
2024 *TO BE RELEASED* VINYL "Fireball"
**Double vinyl album with bonus content availble only on vinyl
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"