Artist Information Biography "Here's their deal: Imagine Nick Cave on a bed of rusty nails, the cover of "Gin and Juice" often mis-attributed to Phish (it was actually the Gourds), some old-timey "Dem Bones," Old Crow Medicine show culture-clash, and that subtle fecal stench of Mr. Bungle skronk sax craziness: Get theses elements, let them stew in an oaken barrel for a number of years and out comes Shreveport, Louisiana's Dirtfoot." - Spencer, Synthesis.net Recently announced - Dirtfoot's song - Devil Don't Care named as Finalist in the 8th Annual Independent Music Awards, Alt Country Song Category. Whether performing on big stages at festivals, or playing intimate setting in pubs and the finer taverns all over the mid west & south, Dirtfoot puts on an uproarious show. The crowds come to take part in the fun and chaos, hollering to all the calls and responses,  shaking their beancans, and getting down with the infectious grooves. There is only one Gypsy Punk Country Grumble Boogie band in the land -  Dirtfoot. How it began:   In April 2000,  a tornado blew  through Shreveport.  Matt�s home was a victim of the fury and J, a curious neighbor, came walking by and initiated conversation amidst cracked countertops and scattered shingles. The two musicians quickly became friends. It's more than a bit ironic that a powerful, hard-to-predict weather system marks the creation of Dirtfoot. Their music can be as dizzying as a twister, volatile and uproarious. It is their lack of restraint, their raw musical impulsiveness and high energy delivery that can be so arresting to the people who have heard them play.  Matt makes primal noises and stomps his feet, leading the group like a mad conductor.  The members of Dirtfoot seem to follow his lead, mixing the diverse flavors and styles of each player into a new sound and feel, completely unique to this band. Though all of their instruments are acoustic, their energy and ingenuity will make you swear they are using something else. Featuring instruments ranging from an acoustic guitar, banjo, upright bass, pots n' pans, drums, bells, saxophone, and beancan shakers, this band has a truly engaging and eclectic sound! They are a delicious, spicy, dirty band that will make you stomp your feet, shake your ass and yell like a lunatic on a full moon night. For more info please contact J Bratlie at 318-560-1466 Dirtfoot P O Box 44052 Shreveport, LA 71134 or dirtfoot@gmail.com Instrumentation Matthew Hazelton - Acoustic Guitar - Vocals J Bratlie - Banjo - backup vocals Scott Gerardy - Saxophone - backup vocals Eric Gardner - Upright Bass Lane Bayliss - Drums Daniel Breithaupt - Percussion Discography "5 song Demo" released Spring 2005 "Sneak Peak" released Summer 2006 "Entertain Me" released December 2006 "Bone Sessions" released November 2008 Radio Play  - My Girl, Back of a Stranger 89.9 KDAQ - Shreveport, LA 91.3 KSCL - Shreveport, LA 98.1 KTAL - Shreveport, LA 98.9 KTUX - Shreveport, LA 89.1 KLPI - Ruston, LA 89.3 WKRF - Baton Rouge, LA 91.7 KVRX - Austin, TX 99.9 KANM - College Station, TX 90.7 KVNF - Paonia, CO 90.7 WJSC - Johnson, VT 96.3 Spaceradio.org - Eau Claire, WI 91.1 WDBX - Carbondale, IL 88.3 FM KXUA - Fayetteville, AR kccaferadio.com - Kansas City, MO CSJW - 90.9FM - Ontario, Canada Streaming - "Entertain Me" entire album - all outlets "My Girl" - Track of the Day -Garageband.com 7/26/07, 10/30/07 Track of the Week - Dec 3, 2007 "Rest My Head" - Track of the Day - Garageband.com 9/1/07 Sonicbids Band of the Week - Sep 2008 8th Independent Music Awards  - Finalist Alt Country Song - Devil Don't Care Relix -  Jam Off Runner Up - Apr/May 2009 SpinEarth.tv's - "12 singles from Rising Bands" Nov 2009 Venue History Shreveport, LA: Red River Revel (2006-9) James Burton Guitar Festival Mud Bug Madness Holiday in Dixie Golddome Artport Highland Jazz and Blues Fest Red River Rumble Krewe of Highland Parade Musician�s Townhall Meeting Shreveport Sports Ballgame Municipal Auditorium The Warehouse El Dorado Casino � Celebrity Lounge The Capri Noble Savage Artspace Lil Joe�s Tavern Sully�s Tavern Columbia Caf� Chicago�s 516 Soundstage No Cover � KDAQ KTAL � Morning Show KRMD Radio Interview Debbie Harold Benefit Actor�s Caf� � Miss Mary Benefit Scott Griffin Benefit Red River Radio Benefit Benefit for Tommy Welch Bossier City, LA: Saddleridge BAFB, LA: Airmen Appreciation Party Ruston, LA: Rabb�s Steak House Sundown West Tavern Monroe, LA: Blue Monkey Tavern Baton Rouge, LA: Red Star Bar Chelsea�s Caf� Lafayette, LA: Grant St Dancehall New Orleans, LA: Voodoo Music Festival Cutting Edge Music Fest (2007-9) Howlin Wolf � Spicy Rock Fest Hi Ho Lounge Tipitinas Uptown Zeitgeist Arts Center Blue Nile Cafe Negril Hot Springs, AR: Valley of the Vapors Maxine�s Bridgeview Tavern El Dorado, AR: El Dorado Music Fest Main Street Battle of the Bands Eintsein�s Little Rock, AR: Sticky Fingerz White Water Tavern Ozark, AR: Mulberry Mountain Harvest Festival (2007-8) Wakarusa 2009 Fayetteville, AR: George�s Majestic Lawrence, KS: Wakarusa Music Festival (2006-8) The Granada The Bottleneck Chompdown Wichita, KS: The Cotillion Columbia, MO: Bacchanalia Music Fest Blue Note Mojo�s Underground Cafe Eldridge, MO: Green Mountain EcoFest Kansas City, MO Crossroads KC Springfield, MO: Patton Alley Pub Urich, MO: MoKan Music Festival Jackson, MS: Martin's Oklahoma City, OK OKC Farmer's Market Tulsa, OK: Diversafest May Fest Cain�s Ballroom Mercury Lounge Fly Trap Memphis, TN: Folk Alliance 2009 Hi-Tone Cafe Ardent Studios - Ardent Sessions Otherlands Buccaneer Lounge Nashville, TN: The Basement Austin, TX: Red Gorilla Music Festival Louisiana Swamp Thing Festival Republic of Texas Biker Rally Art Outside Festival Ruta Maya Hole in the Wall Bryan, TX: Revolution Cafe College Station, TX: Northgate Music Festival (2006-7) Dallas, TX: Sons of Herman Hall The Cavern The Barley House Denton, TX: Dan's Silverleaf J&J's Pizza Ft Worth, TX: Longhorn Saloon Lolas Saloon The Aardvark Houston, TX: Last Concert Cafe Longview, TX: Party in the Pines San Marcos, TX: World United Music Festival Texarkana, TX: Fatjacks Links http://www.dirtfoot.com Dirtfoot's Official Website 8th Annual IMA Jukebox - Finalists Dirtfoot's Myspace Page