This is the sound of a Saturday night in North Texas that doesn't end until the sun comes up. It is unapologetically rooted in the traditional honky-tonk sound, but it carries a rebellious, long-haired energy that bridges the gap between classic outlaw country and the grit of the Dallas rock scene. You can hear the slap of the upright bass and the crying whine of the pedal steel cutting through a room full of people who are there to dance and forget their work week.
What sets them apart is their rockabilly DNA. Because the founding members came out of that high-speed, greaser-influenced world, the rhythm section has a drive that most modern country bands lack. They don't just play ballads; they play shuffles that demand movement. There is a sense of humor and a defiance in the lyrics that celebrates the fringe-dwellers, the hippies in cowboy hats, and the tattooed regulars of Deep Ellum.
Start with 'Live at Adair's Saloon' to capture the band in their natural habitat. It perfectly documents the sweat and spirit of their legendary Monday night residency. From there, move to 'Bandwagon' to hear their songwriting at its peak, where the production is polished enough to hear the nuances but raw enough to keep the barroom soul intact.
Eleven Hundred Springs is a country music band from Dallas, Texas.
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