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Gravel Kings
10+ albums
about
Known for upbeat songs and an energetic live set, Gravel Kings have become a big name in the south east. The band has taken the roots of folk music and merged it perfectly with the pop and indie rock genres. The sound that follows is something that all age groups and music fans can relate to. Zachary Jones (Lead Vocals & Acoustic Guitar), Douglas French (Percussion), Joey Johnson (Banjo/Dobro) and James Dickens (Bass). Gravel Kings started in 2012 as a small new-grass venture with big plans. Aside from the band quickly becoming big in South Florida, they've also gained quite the attention nationally through self booked tours. Gravel Kings just finished their firts full length album set to be released September 23rd 2014 on Decades Records. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
why this is interesting
# Gravel Kings: A Considered Listen This album demonstrates a genuine synthesis rather than a casual blend of traditions. By anchoring folk's storytelling and acoustic authenticity within contemporary indie-rock dynamics, the band creates something that rewards repeated listening across stylistic boundaries. The instrumental interplay—particularly the interweaving of banjo and dobro with conventional rock arrangements—reveals careful compositional thinking. What emerges is neither retro-pastiche nor folk diluted by pop sensibility, but a thoughtful exploration of how acoustic traditions can coexist with modern songwriting. The work suggests that genre categories matter less than the coherence of vision, making it accessible without feeling reductive.
