Gents & Liars

Settle into the driver’s seat. It’s time for an old school road trip, destination unknown. No streaming, only static airwaves. With the slight turn of the radio dial, a fresh yet familiar sound rings out through the speakers. The perfect summer soundtrack is none other than the Gents & Liars, a six-piece band washed in southern rock, outlaw country and groove based in Johnson City, Tennessee.
 
Before formulating a balanced blend of rock and country perfect for analog airwaves, members of the Gents & Liars were individually cutting their teeth on stages playing everything from alternative rock to bluegrass, country, and many genres in between. The Gents & Lairs first connected in 2015 through a desire to play songs straight from their hearts and pens, and reemerged in 2021 with the addition of keys, killer harmonies, and a renewed sense of purpose and conviction to deliver an elevated live music experience. The result is a slick original sound paired with a vintage vibe that sends a nostalgic kickdrum straight to listeners’ hearts.

Lead singer Sean McCurry and lead guitarist Tony Mowell go way back, forming their musical bonds while melting hearts with guitar riffs in high school. Serving in a dual role of bass player and brother to his lead guitarist band mate, David Mowell  works alongside precision drummer John Snyder to lay the foundation, while Chris Ward adds a swath of color on rhythm guitar. Jimmy Dale is responsible for that big, dynamic sound on the keys that makes G&L stand out.

The Gents &Liars latest single, "Ain't No Shame" is a catchy groove highlighting the innocence of a little wango-tango. Their country roots and humble upbringings are on full display in "I Ain't Famous." The Gents & Liars take on the classic "will they or won't they" story told through "What I've Got In Mind" and they also released a dynamic cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd's "All I Can Do Is Write About It"

When their individual talents combine, something special emerges. Listeners will find no pre-recorded click tracks at a Gents & Liars show. Each note of a live performance of “Crazy” will travel directly from their instruments to reverberate from the amplifiers.  G&L’s debut EP “Just Like the Old Days,” features seven original tracks showcasing songwriting talent and musicianship grown in the mountains of Northeast Tennessee. Crowds quickly connect with “Rescue Me” that explores the vulnerability of addiction, as well as the song “Old Flame” and its nostalgic notion of rekindling past love.  

“We have been absolutely blown away by the response to our original music and we are inspired to continue bringing new music and unforgettable performances to our fans,” says Sean, whose stage assignment is far more complex than hitting the accelerator on a big, powerful voice highlighted on songs like "Devious Woman."

Sean generates the energy that G&L uses to construct a one-of-a-kind live show featuring three-part harmonies with brothers Tony and David as heard on “Let You Down” as well as “Country and Rock n’ Roll,” which captures the heart and soul of their musical influences. “Hey Hey Tennessee,” is their tribute to home and the familiar rolling mountains that welcome us home no matter where the road trip takes us.

“I have the time of my life sharing a stage with these guys. Along the way we have realized that the journey is where all the good stuff happens – I’m here for the road trip, not the destination,” Tony says.

The Gents & Liars deliver a dynamic live performance of authentic outlaw country elevated by three-part harmonies and first-class musicianship. These artists they grew up listening to inspire the Gents & Liars to create a special blend of original music that is both new and familiar. 

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