Crossings brings The Tex Pistols Band to Zumbrota's State Theatre on Friday, September 5, at 8 pm. Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the door, and can be purchased online or by calling 507-732-7616. Doors open at 7 pm.
"The Tex Pistols aren't from the Lone Star State, don't pack anything but gear, and have nothing to do with punk or even cowpunk. But you have to love their name – and their experience in so many diverse combos (Daisy Dillman Band, Mary Jane Alm Band, Judd, et al.)" -Surowicz, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Four good friends become a great quartet of smoking hot guitars, emotive vocals and tight harmonies when The Tex Pistols Band take the stage.
Audiences will hear an Americana sound that’s classic yet unexpected. The Tex Pistols evoke shades of Neil Young and John Hiatt, Steve Earle and Steve Winwood, with some Eagles and Beatles thrown in for good measure.
Brian C. Peters, Dik Shopteau and Scott “Scooter” Nelson started sharing their country-influenced Americana sound in 1986, when they began touring extensively as The Tex Pistols. After four years, they hung up their hats on the band, but after a long hiatus the three reunited and added Boyd Lee.
The band released its second CD, “Hold On,” in 2011. Its first CD was "Fully Loaded," released in 2008.
All four members make their living in the music business, performing and recording with a variety of groups and artists in the Twin Cites and the national music scene. Members of the foursome have played with the likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Beach Boys, Prince, Tina Turner, The Judds, Bob Weir, Clint Black, David Grisman, Reba McEntire, Charlie Daniels, The Neville Brothers, Average White Band, Hank Williams Jr., Spirit, Todd Rundgren, Sammy Hagar and Ronny Milsap.
“It’s like we all try to impress each other both live and in the studio, and it’s that pushing of the envelope every time that makes it fun for us and I think the audience as well,” says Lee.
The State Theatre is located at 96 East 4th Street in Zumbrota. For more information call 507-732-5210.