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THE GOUGERS FACT SHEET

www.thegougers.com

Residence:	Austin
Musical Idioms:	Americana, roots, folk, country
New Record:	A LONG DAY FOR THE WEATHERVANE (October 16, The Weathervane Records) Produced by Keith Gattis Engineered and mixed by Kevin Szymanski Recorded at Premium Recording, Austin Mastered by John Ross Silva
Emphasis Tracks:	“Everybody Knows,” “Old Crow Scarecrow,” “Sleeping Pills,” “Michael”
Band Players:	Jamie Wilson — vocals, acoustic guitar Shane Walker — vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, harmonica Cody Foote — bass John Ross Silva — drums, percussion
Joined by:	Keith Gattis — baritone & electric guitar, piano Brian Beken — fiddle Taras Prodniak — bass Bukka Allen — accordion Rami Jaffi — organ Brad Rice — electric guitar Ken Coomer — drums Mike Marine — percussion Brian Standefer — cello
Points of Note:	* Free WEATHERVANE download at www.freegougers.com * Album spent a month in Top 10 on Americana radio airplay chart, the months since in Top 60 accumulating spins * Band touring extensively behind release, rate of 200 dates a year (primarily Texas, Southeast and Midwest) * Album features 11 originals (4 new), including five songs re-recorded songs from the band’s EP, GONE TO SEED (2005) * Band led by singer-songwriter-instrumentalists Shane Walker and Jamie Wilson, who create powerful songs of social commentary
Media Contact:	Heidi Labensart, McGuckin Entertainment PR, 512.478.0578; heidi@mcguckinpr.com
Booking Agent:	Clint Wiley, Third Coast Artist Agency, 615.292.6400, clint@tcaa.biz