Artist description Jerkwater Junction, an original band based out of St. Louis, combined pure rock and twang-folk elements to forge a sound that deeply echoed the themes of their surrounding Midwestern landscape.

Music Style Rock, Psychedelic twang-folk

Musical Influences Gram Parsons/Byrds, Hank Sr., REM, Uncle Tupelo, Johnny Cash

Similar Artists Son Volt, REM, Flying Burrito Bros.

Artist History The band formed in April 1997, as some of them were attending Greenville College in Greenville, IL. After a series of revolving musicians at lead guitar and bass, Jerkwater Junction evolved into a tightly-packed rock 'n roll outfit that had amassed a fan base in St. Louis. The band recorded the 3-song demo CD "Sidetracked" in 1998, and independently released the full-length CD "The Late, Great..." in Jan. 2000. Both can be purchased here at MP3.com. The band broke up in summer 2000, and members can now be seen in various St. Louis area musical projects. Jerkwater lead singer Corey Saathoff has embarked on a solo career, and Ex-JJ lead guitarist Dave Collett currently serves as lead shredder for The Love Experts.

Group Members Corey Saathoff-guitar, vocals; Matt Payne-drums, vocals; Dave Collett-lead guitar; Wayne Way-bass... past members include: Kyle Meyer-bass; Josh Wiese-guitar, vocals; Ryan Nathan-harmonica, banjo, accordion, keyboards, vocals; Daddy Kinkeade-guitar, bass, lap steel, vocals

Instruments acoustic and electric guitars, bass, drums, guitar effects and pedals, parlor piano, harmonica, accordion, keyboards, banjo, lap steel

Albums The Late, Great... (2000); Sidetracked (1998, three-song demo).

Press Reviews "Post-collegiate No Depression rock ... head and shoulders above the rest." -Listen.com. "This album (The Late, Great...) is well written, well produced, and gives (St. Louis) musicians a good name." -SIU-Edwardsville(IL) Alestle, college newspaper (1-25-00).

Additional Info saatyc@yahoo.com

Location St. Louis, MO - USA

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