Carpetbagger (band)

This article is about the alt-country, Americana band. For the post-American Civil War opportunists, see Carpetbagger. For the World War II special operations unit, see Operation Carpetbagger.

Carpetbagger
Carpetbagger performing at Hole in the Wall in May 2014
Background information
Origin	Austin, Texas, United States
Genres	Americana alt-country southern rock
Years active	2012–present
Members	Greg Loftus Cody Brown John Tranum Bryan McGrath
Past members	Kevin McCann
Website	carpetbagger.bandcamp.com

Carpetbagger is an alt-country, Americana band based in Austin, Texas. ^{[1] [2]} The band was formed in spring of 2012. ^[3] Carpetbagger consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Greg Loftus, lead guitarist Cody Brown, bassist John Tranum, and drummer Bryan McGrath. ^[4]

History

In 2011, Greg Loftus moved from Boston, Massachusetts to Austin, Texas and started the band a year later. ^{[5] [6]} The band released its first EP titled "Far Off The Daybreak Call" on August 2, 2013. ^[7] The album was named after the last stanza of Walt Whitman's poem "O Pioneers". ^[8] Far Off The Daybreak Call was recorded live over a weekend at Loftus' house in Austin. ^[4] Kevin McCann recorded drums on the EP. ^[8] Ben Ballinger and Christy Hays were guest vocalists on the EP. ^[8] The band's first performance as Carpetbagger with the Far Off The Daybreak Call lineup was at SXSW 2013 on 6th Street. ^[8] Carpetbagger had residencies at Scoot Inn, Hole in the Wall, and Blackheart. ^[9]

Discography

EP

Title	EP details	Tracks
Far Off The Daybreak Call [4]	Released: 2 August 2013 Label: Unsigned Formats: Digital download	"American Bruises" "My Best Regret" "New Orleans" "Highway 59" "Santa Ana"

References

1. "Carpetbagger Episode 5". LesFire. September 25, 2013. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
2. "KUTX Song of the Day". KUTX . Retrieved May 9, 2014.
3. "Austin Bluegrass Events". Austin360. Archived from the original on May 12, 2014. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
4. "Carpetbagger". Bandcamp. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
5. "Carpetbagger, "Far Off The Daybreak Call" EP Review". Red Line Roots. July 24, 2013. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
6. "Greg Loftus with The Kieran Ridge Band and Patrick Coman". Brown Paper Tickets. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
7. "Far Off The Daybreak Call Review". Austin Monthly. August 2013.
8. "Get Into The Van". BreakthruRadio. July 23, 2013. Archived from the original on December 6, 2012. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
9. "Carpetbagger". Wanderless.com. Archived from the original on May 12, 2014. Retrieved May 9, 2014.