First formed at an open mic in Olympia Washington, Whiskey Strut's unique blend of country, folk, blues and classic rock quickly caught on in the local music scene.

Brothers Eli (Guitar, Lead Vocals) and Oliver Abrahamson (Fiddle, Vocals) are joined by Alex Courpas (Bass, Vocals), and John Lange (Percussion). The group came together over a shared love of performing live and a desire to take their unique skill sets to a new audience.

Whiskey Strut's debut album, Heartache by the Barrel, deftly weaves classic country sounds with gritty blues and folk. Songwriter Eli Abrahamson's lyrics speak of love lost and love found, of good times and bad, equally steeped in playful humor and brooding melancholy. "Beer" and "8 More Seconds" are toe tapping honky-tonk anthems, while tracks like "Left Behind" and "All Stitched Up" lean in a darker direction, showcasing the band's range. Through this album, Whiskey Strut adds to a long line of artists who strive to tell the story of the American experience."