About The Band
Alt-Country Meets Southern Rock with Soul and Grit
The James Whatton Band blends the raw power of Southern rock with the introspective soul of alt-country and Americana, creating a sound that’s as gritty as it is heartfelt. Fronted by Louisville, KY native - James Whatton, the band brings a unique mix of electrifying guitar riffs, soulful vocals and a rhythm section that's as swampy as it is tight.
Band Members:
James Whatton - Vocals/Guitar
Jeff Powell - Guitar
Jay Ries - Keys/Vocals
Jeff Norstrem - Bass
Ted "Teddy Ruxpin" Rustad - Drums/Vocals
TOUR DATES
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Whether they're rocking a honky-tonk bar or lighting up a festival stage, this band brings an unrelenting energy to their live shows, with blistering guitar solos, foot-stomping rhythms, honky tonk keys and some hammond B3, the James Whatton Band is poised to make a mark on the Alt-Country / Americana and Southern rock scenes.
