Whiskey Bandits
A Country Music Band
North Texas
About the Band
Our Passion
The Whiskey Bandits are passionate about country music and the transformative power it has on people’s lives. We believe that music is a universal language, capable of inspiring and uplifting people from all walks of life. Experience the very best live country music at a Whiskey Bandits show. If you are one of the eight million people who live in the Dallas-Forth Worth Metroplex, the Bandits are probably playing nearby this weekend. Come see what all the fuss is about!
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Whiskey Bandits Live
Upcoming Schedule
11/15/24 CC, Robson Ranch, TX 7:30PM
11/22/24 VFW, Denton, TX 8-11PM
11/23/24 VFW, Denton, TX 8-11PM
11/27/24 Jack’s Tavern, Denton 8-11PM
12/13/24 RFTB Cowboy CH, Sanger 7PM
12/31/24 VFW, Denton 8-12PM
01/10/25 Pearl’s Saloon, FT Worth 9PM-1AM
01/11/25 Pearl’s Saloon, FT Worth 9PM-1AM
Musical Influences
The Whiskey Bandits perform songs by the following artists:
George Strait, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Toby Keith, Clint Black, Travis Tritt, Tracy Lawrence, Mark Collie, Keith Whitley, Restless Heart, Chris Stapleton, Dwight Yoakam, Charlie Daniels, Charlie Robinson, Brooks and Dunn, Kentucky Headhunters, The Mavericks, Chris Young, Midland, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams Jr., George Jones, Kris Kristofferson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Gary Stewart, Foster and Lloyd, Rodney Foster, Deryl Dodd, Vince Gill, and the Bellamy Brothers.
Tracy Brockette
Lead Vocals and Acoustic Guitar
Tracy Brockette - Country lead and harmony vocals for over 30 years in the DFW area. Tracy got his start singing in contests at some of the largest venues in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, to include Southern Junction and Lee's Silver Fox. As a guest vocalist he opened up for Garth Brooks in the early 90's. Since joining his first band as lead singer, Tracy has continued to hone his craft and entertain audiences with his country-blues sound for over 3 decades in bands such as Heartbreak Express, Brushfire, SouthBound, Whiskey Ridge and now Whiskey Bandits.
Al Stenzel
Lead Vocals, Guitars, Fiddle, and Banjo
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Mike Stenzel
Lead Vocals and Electric Guitar
Mike began playing music at the age of 10 with the upright string bass in the Classical Orchestra. A few years later, he would add electric bass to his performance and while covering Orchestral music, he also performed Jazz, Country, and Classic Rock in various bands. Mike also picked up guitar at an early age and would continue performing either as bass player or guitar player in several bands for the next 40 years, often with his brothers Al and John. In DFW, Mike played and sang in numerous clubs from Southern Junction, White Elephant Saloon, and Top Rail with Rio West, Southbound, RagTag, Saltcreek Bluegrass Band and now the Whiskey Bandits. Mike loves to sing and play music for others to enjoy while they dance. His biggest musical influences are Dwight Yoakam, Steve Earle, Radney Foster, Vince Gill, and Pete Anderson.
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Mike’s gear:
'50's Reissue Squier Vibe Telecaster
'70's Reissue Squier Stratocaster
Fender Twin Tone Master Amp
Boss Pedals
Keeley Compressor
John Stenzel
Drums and Percussion
John has been playing country drums and singing lead and harmony vocals for 20 years in MN and TX. John took private piano lessons at age 4 and bought his first kit at the age of 12. He played 150+ shows a year in college and opened for such acts as Molly and the Haymakers and Asleep at the Wheel. Some of his musical influences are the late Mike Kennedy (George Strait) John Dittrich (Restless Heart) and KW Turnbow (Chris and Ned LeDoux) After taking 20 years off to raise a family he is excited to finally play with both brothers, lay down a dance groove, play with energy and enjoy the folks that come to hear the band entertain.
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John Stenzel plays Yamaha drums, Paiste Cymbals, Evans drumheads, and Shure microphones.
Emory Atkins
Electric Bass and Audio Engineer
Emory began his musical journey in 1974. For the next twenty-two years, he enjoyed an extensive career as a musician, audio recording engineer, and songwriter. Emory played bass guitar with White August (74-75), the Texas Ambassadors (75-76), and the Singing Christians (77-79).
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Mr. Atkins was a founding member of the Grammy Award nominated Mercy River Boys (79-85). He played with Paradise, Jimmie Davis, Wally Fowler, Danny Hollis, and recorded albums on Canaan and Englewood Records. Emory also toured with Margaret Becker, Harvest, and Ben Ketting.
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Mr. Atkins has also shared the stage with many country recording artists (1979-1995) including Kenny Rogers, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Reba McIntire, Crystal Gayle, Louise Mandrell, The Oak Ridge Boys, Chet Atkins, Larry Gatlin, and many others.
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In the late 80s and 90s, Emory owned a twenty-four track recording studio in the United Artist Tower on Music Row in Nashville. It was during this time in his life he developed a close working relationship with many producers and session players. He performed on multiple award winning albums and toured with many country artists.
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Emory and his fellow bandmates were inducted into the Texas Gospel Music Hall of Fame for his contributions and work with two country gospel bands including the original Mercy River Boys (1979-1985).
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Today, Emory proudly plays bass for the Whiskey Bandits.
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Mr. Atkins plays Fender Jazz Basses, and Sire Marcus Miller Basses. He uses Fender and Hartke bass amps, and various effect pedals.
