Legendary Shack Shakers

After twenty-five years into their worldwide crusade, its clear those Legendary Shack Shakers have become the leaders in the underground music scenes Southern Gothic sound. Led by their charismatic front man, Col. JD Wilkes, the band continues to wow crowds with their explosive interpretations of swamp blues, rock n roll and hillbilly music, making fans, critics, and now, an entire new generation into true believers.Despite Wilkes extracurricular writing and solo projects, the Shakers reputation for intense entertainment endures.On stage, JD has been compared to the likes of Iggy Pop, David Byrne, and Jerry Lee Lewis. The Nashville Scene named Wilkes the best frontman in Nashville, while former Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra has called JD the last great Rock and Roll frontman. Guitar-slinger and illustrated man David Lee intones a variety of styles, from blues to surf to cowpunk, while the rhythm section rounds out with drummer Declan Dachowski and Tomas Frenchy Lorioux thumping the upright bass.