Dirge-Country pioneers, Strawfoot, bring a dark sound of candy-coated salvation and eternal hellfire and damnation to the public with haunting cautionary tales of outlaw scarecrows, wayward preachers, falling pianos, and the devil.

Formed in the summer of 2005, Strawfoot creates an original sound steeped in the rich, dark history of America and beyond. Fronted by a crazed and angry preacher, Strawfoot is a six-piece band consisting of violin, banjo, harmonica, upright bass, guitar, percussion, cello, mandolin and accordian.

A part of the burgeoning Gothic Americana scene gaining popularity both in the US and abroad, Strawfoot has performed with Th’ Legendary Shack Shakers, The Ditty Bops, Curtis Eller, The Meat Purveyors, Reverend Glasseye, Humanwine, Of Montreal, Bobby Bare, Jr., Jason Ringenberg, the Black Diamond Heavies, the Monads, The Redwalls, Tim Barry, The Hackensaw Boys, Scott H. Biram and William Elliott Whitmore among others.

“Strawfoot has created their own genre and accomplish this rare feat with blues guitar riffs, the country pluck of the banjo, fiddlin’ and harp blowin’. The lyrics and vocals oscillate between humorous rants and painfully poetic pleas. These cats have always been a favorite in the Lou..Come one come all to the congregation!”–Shane Signorino, Friday Nights Live

“Old-time revival and spirited dirge country band (strawfoot) make fire and brimstone sound sweet.”-Paul Sturtz, True/False Film Festival

“The feverish nightmares of an ordained reverend from the soggy banks of the Mississippi river and his debauched congregation.”–Curtis Eller, New York’s Angriest Yodelling Banjo Player

“Strawfoot was without a doubt the worst band I have ever heard.”–DIY Rockstar