Bio

Devils Elbow hail from the sunny Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Formed in 2007 the bands sound has been described as punk-influenced, alt. country-flavoured, electric-folk, garage rock 'n roll.

"There’s just a lot of class on display here, great work from all band members,
great writing, arrangements and production." - Simon Sweetman, Off The Tracks

“Play with the windows down as you cruise along the state highway on a sunny afternoon.” – Mike Alexander, Muzic.net.nz

"A new and smokin' hot take on country" – Scott Kara, NZ Herald

"Hook-filled alt. country rock which owes a nod to Joe Strummer as much as Steve Earle" - Graham Reid, Elsewhere.co.nz

"Running a unique line that crosses through country, punk and alternative rock influences" - Steven Shaw, Spareroom.co.nz

"Dusty outlaw country collides head-on with greasy Replacements-style roots rock" – Grant Smithies, Sunday Star Times

"A kickass country meets punk album. Really impressive style and cool songs." – Rip It Up

"Presenting solid rock ‘n’ roll with a hearty dose of hard-edged country rock" - Kia Ora (Air NZ Inflight Magazine)

"It's like hearing the alcohol-soaked confessions of a road-weary old friend" - Matt Barnes, Punkas.com

"If one band in NZ could inspire me to dust off the guitar, then it could be Devils Elbow" - Steve, Scannerzine.com

"Filthy garage rock never dies; it just crawls back to the bar and orders another bourbon" - Tom Museth, Groove Guide


Photo Credit: Desmond Hunt

Band Members:
Alec Withers (vocals, guitar)
Ben Persen (bass, vocals)
Cole Tilbury (drums, percussion)

Links

• Artist Website
• Facebook Page
• Youtube Page
• Instagram Page
• Bandcamp Page
• Spotify Page
• Apple Music Page