THE TAN AND SOBER GENTLEMEN
An Irish-American hillbilly band from North Carolina, The Tan and Sober Gentlemen aim to explore the Irish roots of the Carolinas' traditional music (bluegrass, old-time), and to play it with as much intensity as possible.
Their super high-energy live shows have gained them local and regional fame. They have toured up and down the East Coast, across the South, and far afield as Ireland, with their impressive festival roster including:
Bristol Rhythm & Roots
Erie Irish Festival
NC State Fair
Shakori Hills
Appaloosa Festival
Spraoi International Festival
Gorey Market House Festival
Virginia Celtic Festival
Tartan Day South
N Myrtle Beach St. Patrick's Day Festival
Soulshine Music Festival
Beaufort Music Festival
Blue Plum Festival
IBMA World of Bluegrass
Clayton Shindig, Rockabillaque
Heavy Rebel Weekender
Festival for the Eno
Clayton Shindig
NMB Irish Italian Festival
Richmond Irish Festival
They are touring in 2023 after the release of their new album, "Regressive Folk Music," in June. Their debut album, "Veracity," was named by Shite'n'Onions as one of the six best Celtic punk albums of 2019 and 2020. They are particularly noted for their rip-roaring live show, featuring all sorts of on-stage shenanigans, audience engagement, and above all tremendous energy.
sold out pour house music hall-raleigh (350 hard tickets)
sold out haw river ballroom in february 2023 (700 hard tickets)
experience A raucous ruckus that won’t be forgotten anytime soon.
they take their old songs and make ‘em fast, fun, and sweaty.
Music
Albums
Regressive Folk Music (2022)
Veracity (2018)
"One of the most electrifying live bands in the Triangle.”
—Chapelboro.com | Live & Local
Tan and Sober Gentlemen [LIVE from Shakori Hills] - ‘Leaving of Liverpool’
Tan and Sober Gentlemen - ‘Rabbit in a Log’
“Raw and unfiltered, this style is a blend of hard-driving, danceable roots music from both sides of the pond, delivered with a punk edge and whisky-fuelled abandon.”
-Saxapahaw, NC
Book The Tan & Sober Gentlemen
Celtic punk grass goes well with dancing and whiskey
For booking, please reach out to agent Brian Swenk at brian@rockwoodbooking.com.