Devils Elbow hail from the sunny Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Formed in 2007 the bands sound has been described as punk-influenced, alt. country-flavoured, electric-folk, garage rock ‘n roll.
“There’s just a lot of class on display here, great work from all band members,
great writing, arrangements and production.” – Simon Sweetman, Off The Tracks
“Play with the windows down as you cruise along the state highway on a sunny afternoon.” – Mike Alexander, Muzic.net.nz
“A new and smokin’ hot take on country” – Scott Kara, NZ Herald
“Hook-filled alt. country rock which owes a nod to Joe Strummer as much as Steve Earle” – Graham Reid, Elsewhere.co.nz
“Running a unique line that crosses through country, punk and alternative rock influences” – Steven Shaw, Spareroom.co.nz
“Dusty outlaw country collides head-on with greasy Replacements-style roots rock” – Grant Smithies, Sunday Star Times
“A kickass country meets punk album. Really impressive style and cool songs.” – Rip It Up
“Presenting solid rock ‘n’ roll with a hearty dose of hard-edged country rock” – Kia Ora (Air NZ Inflight Magazine)
“It’s like hearing the alcohol-soaked confessions of a road-weary old friend” – Matt Barnes, Punkas.com
“If one band in NZ could inspire me to dust off the guitar, then it could be Devils Elbow” – Steve, Scannerzine.com
“Filthy garage rock never dies; it just crawls back to the bar and orders another bourbon” – Tom Museth, Groove Guide
Photo Credit: Desmond Hunt
Devils Elbow are:
Alec Withers (vocals, guitar)
Ben Persen (bass, vocals)
Cole Tilbury (drums, percussion)
