When Louis Armstrong was asked about his favourite kind of music, his answer was simple: “Good music.” That sentiment perfectly captures the essence of Petunia & The Vipers. Defying easy categorization, their sound has been described as “Hank Williams on acid,” “Tom Waits meets Elvis at Woody Guthrie’s hobo junction,” and “avant-country nightclub music.” Combining hillbilly swing, ragtime flair, and thunderous, one-of-a-kind energy, their music is a genre-bending experience not to be missed. Rooted in echoes of the past but boldly leaping into the present, Petunia & The Vipers create a fresh and innovative soundscape—something between the 1920s and steampunk. It’s not just music; it’s a journey for your ears and your mind.
Name:
Petunia
Genre:
Nashville sound on Ketamine produced by David Lynch
Founded:
2008
# of Albums:
Petunia solo and bands (14)
Petunia and the vipers (6)
Latest Album:
Callin Me Back
Latest Single:
Loved In Vain
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
David Bowie
Favourite musician now:
Changes daily but often I’ll say Hank Williams
Guilty pleasure song:
When The Levee Breaks
Live show ritual:
Stepping outdoors
Favourite local musician:
The Minimalist Jugband
EP or LP?
LP
Early bird or night owl?
Night owl
Road or studio?
Studio
Any shows or albums coming up?
Album – Callin Me Back
Where can we follow you?
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Tandoori Palace
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Mine own – trees and homemade gardens
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Clinton coz play ball there and taught my daughter ball and B-ball and biking there
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
Princeton pub
What is your favourite music store in your city?
High life
