Shoot Low Sheriff

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Shoot Low Sheriff
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The Granada Theater, Dallas, Texas
Background information
Genres Western swing
Years active 2008—present
MembersErik Swanson
Wayne Glasson
Brandon Lusk
Dustin Ballard
Jessica Munn
Larry Reed
Geoff Vinton
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Shoot Low Sheriff is a Western Swing band based in Dallas, Texas. Formed in 2008, the 7-piece group consists of vocalist Erik Swanson (formerly of Cowboys & Indians and the Texas Gypsies), [1] Brandon Lusk (trumpet), Dustin Ballard (fiddle/electric mandolin), [2] Jessica Munn (guitar), Larry Reed (bass), Geoff Vinton (drums), and Wayne Glasson, current pianist for the Texas Playboys and Red Steagall.

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The band is heavily influenced by western swing pioneers Bob Wills and Milton Brown, and play a combination of swing standards and original compositions, as well as New Orleans jazz, ragtime and jump blues.

In 2009, their song "Old Alton Rag" was featured in a television commercial for Jack Daniels and in 2012, the band was named "Western Swing Group of the Year" by the Academy of Western Artists.

In 2012, they performed at the State Fair of Texas. [3]

Discography

References

  1. "OBITUARY: Erik Gordon Swanson (AUGUST 30, 1963 – FEBRUARY 16, 2021)". Dignity Memorial. February 16, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  2. Paulus, Daniel (September 5, 2024). "The Man Who's Been Ruining Your Favorite Songs is a Texan". KLAQ. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  3. Johnstone, Liz (September 28, 2012). "News: The State Fair of Texas Concert Guide 2012". Dallas Magazine. Retrieved October 22, 2025.