Local rockabilly act Jared Petteys & the Headliners will lead an all-locals show at the Tin Roof July 3 with heavy-blues band Sill Crow and singer-songwriter Don Merckle. Pettys will perform in a three-piece with drummer Chad Soloman and bassist McCarthy Fitch.
Originally from upstate New York, Petteys began his music career while serving as a cavalry scout in the Army in Savannah, Georgia, and Iraq. After his time in the service, he moved to Nashville to follow his passion full-time. He’s been in Charleston for three years now and finds himself quite at home in the music community.
“I love how diverse the scene is here in Charleston and how accepting everybody is of original music. It’s a cool scene here,” Petteys said.
The band’s debut album, I Ain’t Waiting, was released in September of 2020, meaning the usual string of live shows to promote it wasn’t an option. “It was tough not having a release party. We had a party planned at The Royal American and it fell through because of the pandemic,” he said.
Adapting to COVID-friendly parameters, Petteys moved the promotion of the new single to an online format. While it was successful, the band is thrilled to begin playing live again.
Petteys, who was highlighted in Gretsch Guitars Artist Spotlight of the Month in May 2021, is looking forward to debuting a few new tracks, as well as some signature favorites off the band’s last album.
“We have three originals that have not been recorded yet that will be part of our show, and we are playing mainly from our last album,” he said. Concertgoers can expect an original rockabilly sound with a high-energy, modern twist and a “jumping” rhythm section.
The Tin Roof show will be a reunion for the Headliners and Sill Crow, and the act’s first performance with Don Merckle. Tickets are $10 at the door and the music starts 8 p.m.
Listeners who want more from Jared Petteys & the Headliners can catch them at the 8th Annual Rockabillaque fest in Park Circle Nov. 13, as well as other shows around town this summer.
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