Back in the marshes of the Carolinas came an ooozzze of country pickin’ stank the likes of which had never been seen before. Cochino needed a posse and slunk his way westward to Chicago and found The Pistoleros – a crazed bunch of lowdown scallywags and car theives. The rest is history.

Hide yer wimmen.

Waylon Speed, created by Noah Crowther, Chad Hammaker, Kelly Ravin and Justin Crowther, formed after meeting at a local honky-tonk in Burlington, Vermont. Three days and one practice later, Waylon Speed was born. By instilling each band members individual musical influence, they have created a genre all of it’s own. Named after the Reverend Chitwood Hammaker’s son, Waylon, the band is a family owned and operated organization. Waylon Speed is currently touring in support of their album ‘Valance’ released in 2012. They tour nationally year-round and have offered support for many large-name outfits including Jane’s Addiction, My Morning Jacket and Junior Brown. Waylon Speed is not influenced by mainstream music. They write, release and distribute their music independently.

“Waylon Speed is a cross between Metallica and the Lumineers, with an unnecessary dash of Prince showmanship.” Washington Post. 2013.

“We Make Thunder–yes, it’s a declarative statement. After all, it ought to be. Because, you see, it’s what they do. And We Make Thunder does not mince words. “Well, what type of thunder do they make? What does thunder constructed by them entail?” Well, the best way to determine the answers to these questions is to take a listen, but if we must… The base is country-stained punk or it could be punk-tinged country, but let’s eschew the arbitrary and call it rock ‘n’ roll. They’re an unassuming band of hellions. This is no more evident than in one of their favorite catch phrases. They’re known to quip, “We’re good for the no reason.” There you have it. They’re interested in everybody having a root ‘n’ toot. Yes, they know that one day their rock will take over the world, but for now, they’re satisfied winning over the folks watching them make their thunder this night. They’re a tolerant, accepting bunch. Upon seeing them live, you’ll become one of them, singing and shouting along, “We Make Thunder!” -S.B.