![]() ![]() After the concept of forming a raw, real, and back-to-the-roots country band had taken hold, it wasn’t long before the couple was rehearsing a seminal set of standards by such influential early country crooners and outlaws like Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Ernest Tubb, and Hank Sr., as well as a sprinkling of originals. Kelly, who had been in a slew of Portland punk bands since the 80’s, and who had spent the previous several years balancing a grueling touring schedule playing drums with the garage rock trio PIERCED ARROWS and bass with Portland punk-rock destroyers P.R.O.B.L.E.M.S., and wanted to switch gears a bit. Jenny had been fronting her own band, DON’T, for some time, as well as playing the occasional solo acoustic set here and there. The Spurs were founded one cold, winter’s evening by Jenny and Kelly. ![]() The quartet's albums will make classic country western fans extremely proud." "Jenny Don't and The Spurs are a fantastic independent country and western quartet who sing heart wrenching songs about emotional turmoil wit passion and honesty. ![]() Together, they keep shattering misconceptions country folks have about punk rockers and vice versa." "You've already got a couple of Spurs' past bands in your collection anyway, with rodeo rider turned musical revivalist Jenny Don't fronting a band featuring ex-members of the Wipers and Pierced Arrows. ![]() After nearly 500 live appearances in almost a dozen countries, and with a slew of albums and singles to their name, Jenny Don’t and The Spurs are just getting warmed up. Since their inception in 2012, the Spurs have kept a relentless schedule of recording, playing locally, and touring. ![]()
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