Whiskey Shivers

Whiskey Shivers

Whiskey Shivers are a bluegrass group from Austin, United States, known for a style sometimes described as “trashgrass”. The band brings together musicians who come from different parts of the country and make music in Austin, Texas.

Style and instrumentation

The group plays a mix of contemporary and traditional bluegrass and old-time music. Their sound is built around banjo, fiddle, guitar, upright bass and washboard, with an emphasis on driving rhythms and close harmonies.

Line-up

The band begins with Bobby Fitzgerald, Andrew Parlin Vanvoorhees, Evan Heidtmann, Marcus Haddon and Dave Gallenberger. A later line-up includes Bobby Fitzgerald, Andrew Vanvoorhees, Jeff Hortilosa, James Bookert and Joe Deuce. The verified membership also includes James Gwyn and Evan Heidtmann.

Live activity

Whiskey Shivers are active on the live circuit, playing bars in Austin and venues across the United States.