Groundbreaking blues-rock trio from Wichita, Kansas, plays a blistering, garage rock-informed brand of blues and roots music, forging a sound of their own and building a large, loyal worldwide fan base since 2005. Teir 2013 release, 7 Cities, has sold over 10,000 worldwide.
Moreland & Arbuckle are a riveting live act just burning with energy, having honed their sound over the course of countless raucous live performances. Tey’ve shared stages with George Torogood, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy and Los Lonely Boys. In 2015 they toured France, Germany, Spain, UK, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Czech Republic and Austria.
Promised Land Or Bust is as deep as delta blues and heavy as thundering rock,
as the band continues to wring hard-hitting, modern roots music from traditional
forms. Aaron Moreland’s guitar stays groove-friendly while firing off
sledgehammer riffs, Dustin Arbuckle’s raucous singing and harp playing
reinforce the relentless drive of the music, and both are barely held in place
by Kendall Newby’s propulsive drumming. Even when the throttle is pulled back
for a
loping folk-tinged ballad or a noir-ish blues worthy of Tom Waits, the
band’s intensity and raw emotion shine through.
“Raw, dirty, primal and infectious…sizzling guitar, sturdy vocals and rude harmonica” – USA Today
“Deeply satisfying…gritty soul and blues with garage overtones and fire-and-brimstone vocals” – Living Blues