moreland & arbuckle
Posted on 21. Jan, 2008 by Nick in play
words > TROY R. WELLS
photo > GAVIN PETERS
Moreland & Arbuckle are some local bluesmen that carry the flame and soul of classic American Roots music. Breeding a sound that crosses the Delta blues of the Mississippi with the seminal sound of ZZ Top playing on a busted jukebox in a West Texas BBQ joint—only to come back and kiss your country-loving granny right on the mouth.
The solid back beat of Brad Horner on drums and the warm and smooth guitar playing and vocals of Aaron “Chainsaw” Moreland accent the sound of Dustin Arbuckle on vocals and harmonica that drips with whiskey and soul.
M&A are a love letter written to the sound of the past and signed with a beer glass ring at the bottom – a band that’s not content with being just a local blues band on Friday night. Instead, they constantly tour the nation and record as much as possible.
With a new record and local and national gigs expected early this year, M&A are picking up steam and don’t show any signs of slowing down. In the meantime, here’s a little bit of informational brisket for you to chew on, courtesy of Mr. Chainsaw.
years together: 5.5 years.
brief bio: Dustin and I met in Wichita at an open mic in mid-2001. Got together six or eight months later and started jammin’… Musical mindset and vision were dead-on… went through lots of personnel changes before realizing that Brad Horner was the guy that could pound the skins in our head space groove. Each passing year brings more great things our way musically. Signed with NorthernBlues Music out of Toronto in October 2007. Releasing new record with them on Feb. 1, 2008.
how would you describe your sound? Ass-stompin’ blues and roots music. Tons of influences, from stoner rock to straight-up blues in various styles. Acoustic and electric. Two- or three-piece.
influences: Kansas, Mississippi, Chicago, chess, Sun Records, Fat Possum, rock-n-roll, blues, grooves, parents, chics with lots of hair………….liquor.
favorite town outside of wichita? The Twin Cities.
favorite road food? Beef, turkey and energy drinks.
if you could sit down with one musician (living or dead), who would it be? Blind Willie Johnson.
most memorable tour moment (good or bad)? King Biscuit Blues Festival, 2007 – sold 90 CDs in two hours while busking on the street.
what are you listening to right now? The Stooges, Fun House.
what’s in the future? Releasing anew record and touring our asses off. Going back into the studio in early 2008.
