If you don't like country music, you might like The Mother Truckers.
Technically, the Truckers are a country band, but they sure don't feel like it when you watch them perform.
Fronted by married couple Josh Zee and Teal Collins, the Austin, Texas, band blurs gospel, country and rock into nothing but a good time.
The Austin Chronicle named The Mother Truckers the city's best roots rock band in 2007, no small feat considering the music scene in that town.
Here are six reasons why the Truckers might be worth your time Friday night at Club Congress: Zee shreds
Rather than strumming some acoustic guitar or banjo, guitarist Zee leads the group with blistering, bluesy electric guitar solos AC/DC's Angus Young would approve of. The charismatic Collins
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Besides having a great stage presence, Collins shifts from R&B to gospel without the slightest bit of trouble. They love Tucson
The Mother Truckers recently signed with local label Funzalo Records and have played Tucson several times since. They are said to be prepping a new album. Free CD
The first 100 people into the show will get a free copy of the Truckers' latest album, "Broke, Not Broken." They're bringing friends
Popular local country-rockers Fourkiller Flats and The Wyatts will open the show. It's free
You've got nothing to lose.
Get Your Country On
• What: The Mother Truckers with Fourkiller Flats and The Wyatts.
• When: Friday, doors open at 9 p.m.
• Where: Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St.
• Cost: Free.
• More info: themothertruckers.com.
More online
Check out an interview with The Mother Truckers at AZNightbuzz.com.
