Band History

Lubbock, Texas, might seem an unlikely place for fresh and original music to originate from, that is, if you didn’t already know about Buddy Holly, the Flatlanders, Terry Allen and Jay Boy Adams. Following that legacy is Lubbock’s own Thrift Store Cowboys, a five piece collective of musicians adding their own modern influences and flavor to the city's already rich musical heritage.

Five years of touring has placed the band on the cusp of national acclaim, having already garnered attention throughout the southwestern United States on numerous tours that have sent them through Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, California, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, North and South Carolina, Georgia, and Arkansas. The once little known band from West Texas has made a name for itself by playing some of the top indie venues in the country, such as the Granada Theater in Dallas, the Bluebird Theater in Denver, Threadgills World Headquarters in Austin, and the Launchpad in Albuquerque. Additionally, they have shared the stage with national acts such as Old 97s, Ian Moore, Blue October, the Flatlanders, Billy Joe Shaver and DeVotchKa, just to name a few.

The band’s sound has evolved over time as well, ranging from straight up rock and roll to mariachi influenced country, along with a few alt country waltzes thrown into the mix. While so many artists depend on one or two writers to shape the sound, TSC is not afraid to mix the influences of all five members in an effort to best utilize the wide array of tastes and talents present in the band. In order to attain their unique sound, the band uses fiddle, lap steel, and accordion as a supplement to an ensemble of guitar, bass, drums to further set themselves apart.

Information from the band's site

Members

• Daniel Fluitt: guitar, lead vocals, steel guitar, vocals
• Todd Pertll: banjo, pedal steel guitar
• Colt Miller: accordion, banjo, guitar, organ
• Clint Miller: bass
• Amanda Shires: violin, vocals
• Kris Killingsworth: percussion

Albums

• The Great American Desert
  
• Thrift Store Cowboys
  

Influences

Roy Orbison, Bob Wills, Buddy Holly, Jimmie Dale

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Related Links

• MySpace
• Amanda Shires
• Live @ Fat Caddy Records - 2006 SXSW Coverage