Based in Portland, Oregon in the US Northwest, Jenny Don’t and the Spurs have spent over a decade building a reputation as hardworking and musically-driven stalwarts of the Country Western scene. Despite facing challenges – singer Jenny had vocal surgery in 2019 and drummer Sam Henry was lost to cancer in 2022 – they have remained resilient and fully committed to their musical journey. With a fierce DIY ethos, they have independently released the majority of their output (three albums, ten singles) on their own label, cultivating a vast international following via extensive tours across Europe and Australia/New Zealand, as well as performances in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Mexico.
The group most recently attracted attention with their album ‘Fire On The Ridge’, a collaboration with the Fluff and Gravy label that topped the Alt Country charts and earned excellent reviews in the UK, where they toured in 2023. The year also saw them win the coveted ‘Outlaw Group of the Year’ award at Dale Watson’s Ameripolitan Award Ceremony held in Memphis, plus they joined Charley Crockett for multiple dates on his US tour before captivating audiences at the Out On The Weekend Fest in Melbourne, Australia.
Jenny Don’t and the Spurs remain committed to pursuing their passion and will release a brand new album entitled ‘Broken Hearted Blue’ in mid-June 2024. A single from it entitled ‘You’re What I Need’ has been released today, with Jenny explaining that “it was inspired by wanting to show appreciation for everyone we’ve met on the road and for their continuous support. Touring life is addictive; every night, we meet new friends and reunite with familiar faces from previous shows. Coming from humble beginnings, we never imagined we’d have the chance to travel to most of the places we’ve been. That’s why we’re incredibly grateful for the people who show up and show interest, enabling us to pursue our passion. We take immense pride in never cancelling shows because the fans who come out to see us are worth every ounce of effort. We’ll go to great lengths to make it to a show – crossing scorching deserts, oceans, snowy mountains, and sweltering jungles (literally). We’re trekking around the world because you’re what we need!”
‘You’re What I Need’ is the third single to be issued from the new album, following ‘Pain In My Heart’ and ‘Unlucky Love’ in March and April.
YOU’RE WHAT I NEED
new single
out 16.05.24
(Fluff and Gravy Records)
included on
BROKEN HEARTED BLUE
new album
LP | CD | digital
out 14.06.24
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JENNY DON’T AND THE SPURS
Jenny Don’t – vocals, rhythm guitar
Christopher March – lead guitar, lap steel guitar
Kelly Halliburton – bass
Buddy Weeks – drums, percussion
