Michael Tarbox’s songs are anchored in hillbilly music, backwater blues and early rock ‘n’ roll. He’s got a smokey voice, a guitar sound that’s as tough as Texas barbed-wire, and authenticity rooted in experience. Best known for fronting The Tarbox Ramblers, Tarbox has recently focused on playing solo shows, distilling his songs, and his take on American roots music, down to their essence.

“One of my favorite guitar players on earth, capable of exquisite delicacy and roaring, distorted stomp” - Matt Fiveash, WFMU DJ

“Homemade rock ‘n’ roll with a dose of rattlesnake venom and gospel-drenched howling.” - All Things Considered

“At the heart of Tarbox’s music is his guitar, as raw as it is charismatic. It creates an electricity that courses through every song." - Twangville