"Even when the pairs lyrics take an occasional turn toward the
melancholy, theres an underlying sense of happiness (or at least
optimism) that leavens the vibe. And the voices of Graham and Tyler
both of which avoid the affected, mannered tone so prevalent in much
of todays Americana combine seamlessly." --Bill Kopp, Mountain Xpress
The Rough \& Tumble are as easy to detect as a stray dog on your
doorstep-- and as difficult to send home. The dumpster-folk,
thriftstore-Americana duo, consisting of Mallory Graham \& Scott
Tyler, have been hobbling around the country in their 16 camper since
2015, when their Nashville landlord left them without heat during an
ice storm for 12 days. Then she tried to hike the rent. Enough was
enough, and The Rough \& Tumble gave their 30 days notice at their
jobs and their lease, sold most of what they owned, and hopped into
their shoddily built camper, in spite of the lot salesman's advice.
They picked up a couple of actual strays along the way-- two 100lb
dogs, Puddle \& Magpie Mae-- and have been making themselves at home
in living rooms, bars, theaters, and festivals across the country.
They've been recognized as a Feature Showcase Artist at 2018 SERFA,
and a 2018 honorable mention for the Listening Room Network. Even at
their start in 2011, The Rough \& Tumble are collectors. Trinkets,
instruments, stories shoved in cupholders, and scraps of paper
sticking out of old books they never planned to read, the duo couldnt
resist filling their pockets with tiny things that may be useful down
the road. Until they hit the road. Limited in space, The Rough \&
Tumble are a new kind of collector: songwriting with illustration, and
arranging each song with a menagerie of instruments, ranging from
acoustic guitars to mailbox snares to a banjulele. "Their Americana
music is restorative, their performance highly entertaining, their
orchestra of unusual instruments intriguing, and jokes and stories are
worthy of an HBO special." (Linda Bolton, Cozy Cabin House Concerts).
The stray folkies are as industrious as they are scrappy, releasing
five EPs and two albums in their 8 years. The Rough \& Tumbles 2018
release We Made Ourselves a Home When We Didnt Know, brought the
listener to the road and the road to their home, an album as cozy,
comfortable and inviting as a well-worn couch. (Bill Kopp, Mountain
Xpress). This is in addition to their weekly livecast, a monthly blog,
a Cook \& Color Book, a food blog, 2018 SERFA Official Showcase
Artist, and playing upwards of 150 shows a year. Written during a time
of doggedly trying despite the odds and a self-proclaimed year of
honesty, The Rough \& Tumble released their new studio album Howling
Back at the Wounded Dog on September 6, 2019.
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