The Stifftones

The Stifftones are a real-life rock and roll story, a husband-and-wife duo on a "rock and roll devival mission." What began as a modern-day "Goonies adventure" has evolved into a full-time journey, with Shaun and Rachel Stief logging over 180,000 miles and performing hundreds of shows across the United States. Since 2021, they've been traveling and living in their 1996 Cadillac hearse, affectionately named Tania, along with their two dogs. Hailing from the heartland, the duo's sound is a unique and dynamic fusion of influences. Their music embodies a mix of Midwest meets Bakersfield country, Inland Empire-inspired punk, and a dash of East Coast flair, all wrapped in good old rock and roll. The Stifftones captivate audiences with their compelling vocal harmonies and intricate guitar weaves. If Fleetwood Mac and The Rolling Stones had a love child, they may have been named The MacTones; we call ourselves The Stifftones. Formed in 2018 in Southern Illinois, The Stifftones are a completely self-contained act. We travel with everything we need for a show and can perform without electricity if the venue requires it. Our setlist is flexible and can be tailored to meet the needs of any venue or audience. We offer up to three hours of originals and covers from artists we love, including Jason Isbell, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven, The Decemberists, The Black Keys, and Nirvana. Alternatively, we can perform two sets of originals. Here is a link to our debut album, Existentialism on Main St. Folie à Deux, released digitally on September 21, 2025. We will have 200 CDs available in 3 weeks. It features the talents of several of our friends and heroes, including Victor Krummenacher & Jonathan Segel (Camper Van Beethoven) and Kyle Mayer (September Mourning). https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/thestifftones/existenstialism-on-main-st-folie--deux