Nine Pound Hammer (Cowpunk/Grunge) / Laid Back Picker (Rock/Honky-Tonk/Country Punk)

Nine Pound Hammer is a pioneering cowpunk band formed in 1985 in Owensboro, Kentucky, by vocalist Scott Luallen and guitarist Blaine Cartwright. Blending hardcore punk with Southern rock and outlaw country, their music features raw, high-energy riffs and lyrics that delve into themes like rural poverty, alcoholism, and blue-collar life. Known for albums such as Hayseed Timebomb and Sex, Drugs & Bill Monroe, they helped define the cowpunk genre with their aggressive, irreverent style. Laid Back Country Picker is the alter ego of Kentucky educator David Prince, delivers a unique blend of 1970s guitar rock, honky-tonk, and country punk. Performing alongside his wife, Teresa (“Honey”), on drums, their duo offers high-energy shows infused with wit and authenticity.

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