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The Outlaw Orchestra, formed in 2016, are a powerhouse four piece, based in the Deep South UK, comprising of drums, banjo, guitar and double bass. Hard Southern Rock through to Cajun/Dixie/Country and Flamenco described as “A melting pot of styles from American Southern rock, British 70’s rock, Louisiana roots to bluegrass”. The sound is a unique blend which showcases the musical talent which each band member brings to the fold, having the musical maturity to mix high energy with moody soulful rock. With their debut ten track CD released, they have drawn comparisons with Humble Pie, The Black Crowes through to the Cosmic American country genre. Recent accomplishments include a home territory sold out show at the Portsmouth Guildhall, packing the indoor stage at Bristol’s Grillstock Festival alongside Hayseed Dixie and The Darkness. In 2017, the band secured an endorsement from Swedish Rock‘n’Roll craft beer company Pistonhead lager, who added them to their artist roster of ‘bands to watch out for’! They also gained endorsement from ‘Cloven Hoof’ spiced rum who will be booking them into various festivals and events across the UK in 2017/2018. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
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# Why "The Devil Made Me Do It" Deserves Your Attention This album rewards curious listeners who appreciate genre-crossing musicianship. What distinguishes it is the band's genuine synthesis rather than superficial blending—they've absorbed influences from Southern rock, Cajun traditions, and European rock without merely cataloguing them. The instrumental interplay between banjo and guitar creates textural richness rarely heard in contemporary rock, while the rhythm section anchors everything with purposeful restraint. Most compelling is the group's restraint itself: they resist the temptation to showcase constantly, allowing space for genuinely moody passages alongside explosive moments. This maturity in arrangement suggests musicians who understand that tension and release matter more
