Low Water Bridge Band is one of the best bands in country music that you haven’t heard of yet. And their new single “The Lasso” is proof.
If you consider yourself a fan of Appalachian country music, and have taken the time to dive past the surface level of Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, and 49 Winchester, then it’s very possible you’ve come across Low Water Bridge Band at some point. The band’s most popular song to date “Midnight in Virginia,” an ode to their home state, has produced solid streaming numbers, and they’ve played shows in support of many of the scene’s top acts.
But still, it’s obvious to just about anyone who listens that they haven’t even scratched the surface of the popularity and recognition their music deserves, making them one of Appalachia’s best kept secrets. Hopefully, this will begin to change with their brand new single “The Lasso.”
The Berryville, VA based outfit’s latest single, “The Lasso” is a spaghetti western inspired track that embodies the lore of the American West both sonically and lyrically. Showcasing their diverse sound through intricate instrumentation, breathtaking harmonies, and the utilization of multiple vocalists, this latest addition to Low Water Bridge Band’s catalog is oen of their best yet.
Check it out here:
Adding another element to the song, the awesome artwork seen above has a pretty cool story behind it, originally serving as the poster for a 1933 Western film titled Smoky. The film starred actor Will James alongside actress Irene Bentley, who is the great grandmother of band members Alex (bass) and Riley (drums) Kerns. A replica of the poster hangs in Riley’s house, and when the band was exploring possibilities for the single artwork, everything pointed towards using this poster, including the fact that Alex had written the track.
In addition to the Kerns brothers, Low Water Bridge Band is comprised of vocalist an guitarist Logan Moore, lead guitarist James Montgomery, multi-instrumentalist Rudy Bzdyk, and pedal steel slinger Justin Carver. Most everyone contributes harmonies at times as well, and together, they make up one of the best up and coming bands out of Appalachia at the moment.
If you’re not too familiar with their catalog yet, check out a few of my favorites below:
“Clarke County Clay”
“Midnight in Virginia”
“Siren of the Shenandoah”
