Personally, I enjoy bands that include flavors from other genres in their music and keep their craft evolving. All of them have a sound based in the American South but some may have more rock, twang, or soul in their vibe than others. Regardless, we believe you need to experience each one of these outstanding Southern Rock and Roots-Rock bands and artists. A few hit the bullseye with their mix of blues and 70s hard rock such as Skynyrd or the much newer The Georgia Thunderbolts but others blend soul, R&B, country, and even folk into their sound. Some you probably don’t and that’s what we live for: turning you on to amazing new music.Ĭompartmentalizing artists and bands into the Southern Rock category can be a little tricky. Some you might already know but we’d be remiss not to include them. Here are 15 Southern Rock and Roots-Rock artists and bands you need to get up to speed on. In case you’re thinking that the only Southern Rock bands worth listening to are vintage stalwarts Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers, or The Marshall Tucker Band, we have some surprises for you.
Blasting it out of a classic muscle car is even better. Get out your headphones or stereo and crank it up. There’s something about the grit and groove of Southern Rock and Roots Rock that goes hand-in-hand with the best parts of Summer. In the heat of the summertime, there’s something special about listening to Southern Rock or Roots-Rock music on your back porch with your favorite beverage in hand or with friends at a concert or backyard party. Southern rock Larkin Poe photo: Bree Marie Fish