Premiere: Black TarPoon ‘Moth Song’ – New Single Drops Tomorrow 27th August

Since we heard, and Reza reviewed The Thad EP from Corpus Christi, Texas, based Black TarPoon we became instant fans of their take on hill billy country and punk sensibilities, to the point we premiered the video for Ten Thousand Throats and Reza even got the lowdown on the family affair when he interviewed Jesse James back in July.

Black TarPoon 'Moth Song'

The band now continue with their next chapter as they release the new single Moth Song tomorrow, 27th August. Taken from their up and coming next long player Probable Caws, which is due to be released later this year, we’re elated to bring you a taster of what the album will entail with a premiere of the aforementioned lead track Moth Song. Now click play below and let Black TarPoon convert you to their raucous cowpunk…

More On Black TarPoon

A family band hailing from Corpus Christi, Texas, Black Tarpoon serves up brutally honest American roots music inspired by Goddamn Gallows, Clutch, Early Misfits and more.

With Jesse James (acoustic guitar/lead vocals) and Oatmeal Reed (bass/dirty vocals) at the helm, Black TarPoon tells tales of loss, addiction, and so-called hillbilly life in 2020. Jesse and Oatmeal are joined by Jesse’s wife and Oatmeal’s sister Tashia The Don on washboard/backing vocals, Jesse’s father Billy Mo on lead guitar/backing vox, and family friends Chi Chi Picante on drums and Scooby Davidson on fiddle. (Do you need a chart to keep track of this? We might need a chart.)

Black TarPoon

The band says of their tongue-in-cheek name, ‘We assure you it’s not slang for a woman’s private parts. We use the word ‘poon’ as in a foolish person. The name is basically an anti-heroin reference. We’ve had loved ones pass away due to heroin overdose… Heroin can make the best of us fools.’

Black TarPoon was founded by Jesse and Oatmeal in 2014, and they released their Creature From The Black Tarpoon EP shortly thereafter. That was followed by the A Macing Graze full-length in 2017, the Blacked Out At Muddy Roots split 7″ in 2019, and The Thad EP in 2020.  They’ve performed at festivals across the country, including Muddy Roots Music Festival in Tennessee, Folk Shit Up Music Festival and Dave TV in Texas, and the Moonrunners Music Festival in Chicago.  A force in their local scene, the band has also helped revive the roots and folk punk scene in southern Texas.

Black TarPoon 'Probable Caws'

Now Black TarPoon is looking forward to releasing a new full-length in 2021, Probable Caws, and kicking off a spoof reality show called Poonlandia. With their wry lyrics, skillful songwriting, and an authentic dose of South Texas grit, Black TarPoon is a band to watch.

Black TarPoon is:
Jesse James – Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals
Oatmeal Reed – Bass, Dirty Vocals
Tashia The Don – Washboard, Backing Vocals
Billy Mo – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Chi Chi Picante – Drums

Black TarPoon release their new single Moth Song tomorrow, 27th August, and is available to purchase as a digital download for a mere $1 (or more if you want to treat the band) over on Bandcamp.

Label: Independent
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