Artist description Sugarfoot plays a raucus brand of rootsy midwestern rock-n-roll and power pop.

Music Style Roots Rock / Americana

Musical Influences Rolling Stones, Jayhawks, Freedy Johnston, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Alex Chilton, Pretenders

Similar Artists Rolling Stones, Steve Earle, Tom Petty

Artist History Songwriter Alex Ballard started Sugarfoot in Milwaukee in 1992 with the release of the "Madeira" EP on Don't Recrods. In a few short years of relentless gigging, Sugarfoot became recognized both as mainstay local headliners and as an opening act for such national bands as the BoDeans, The Band, Wilco, The Jayhawks, and Little Feat. In 1995, after running into a wall of rock-n-roll red tape, Ballard dispanded the group and took some time off to write and re-focus. In 1998, Sugarfoot re-emerged featuring respected local guitarist Jim Eannelli and the solid rhythm section of Andrew Lester on bass and Vic Spankowski on drums. Sugarfoot wasted no time heading into the studio early in 1999 to record their debut album, "Take a Picture."

Group Members Alex Ballard -- Vocals, GuitarJim Eannelli -- Vocals, Lead GuitarAndrew Lester -- BassVic Spankowski -- Drums

Instruments 2 Guitars, Bass, Drums

Albums Take a Picture

Press Reviews Sugarfoot has been featured in CMJ, Billboard Magazine, No Depression Magazine, and in 1994 was named as one of the country's Ten Best Unisgned Bands by Musician Magazine and a celebrity panel that included Butch Vig, Sonny Rollins, and Roseanne Cash. See www.sugarfoot.net for more info.

Location Milwaukee, WI - USA

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