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Biography: THE LIFTERS consist of four battle hardened Texas musicians, each of which have an extensive history in local and national bands. TOMMY MACK (vox/guitar), BILLY CHAINSAW (bass, vox) JOE EDDY (lead guitar),KENNY WAGNER (drums). Together they have crafted a sound have been called "Rock, Cowpunk, Country and Texas all in one " but, THE LIFTERS are a hard one to peg. With obvious rock, country and americana influences they successfully blend the three seamlessly and are still able to stick to the essential ingredients for all genres ...songs about girls, cars, Texas and ...hotel rooms?!. "THE LIFTER$ prove to be the perfect soundtrack for wrenchin' on yer ride or beatin down that snotty neighbor kid and takin his lunch money" -Rank and Review Magazine- THE LIFTERS started out in 2001 and have since released two CD's, both On Austin label Killingbird records and have played regularly all over Austin. Soon the guys were a staple on the local rock circuit and have even appeared on a cable TV Rock and Roll cooking show! THE LIFTERS released "Texas Trash" in 2005 on local record label KILLINGBIRD to positive reviews in the USA and abroad. The single "She's A Devil" was in heavy rotation in Brazil and Argentina prompting plans for a future tour of both country's. Included on the new CD are two country standards 'Make Believe' by Conway Twitty and "Mama Tried' by Merle Haggard. Both songs have a refreshing rock/punk edge that is synonymous with the bands 'Big Texas Soun
