Jenny Don T And The Spurs

Jenny Don’t and The Spurs formed in Portland, Oregon, in the winter of 2012. The band was established by Jenny Don’t, already known for her band DON’T, and Kelly Halliburton, from Pierced Arrows. Initially conceptualized as a “kitchen table project,” their early work involved covering classic country artists such as Patsy Cline and Hank Williams Sr. The band quickly expanded with the addition of Sam Henry, who was also the drummer for DON’T and Wipers, consolidating their lineup for live performances and initial recordings. Their debut performance took place at Portland’s Ash Street Saloon on March 15, 2012, where they supported Fred and Toody Cole’s acoustic duo.

In early 2013, Jenny Don’t and The Spurs recorded their first nine-song CDr. Over time, various musicians, including Dan Lowinger, Lewi Longmire, and JT Halmfilst, contributed to their live shows and early recordings. Halmfilst eventually became a full-time member, playing both six-string and lap steel guitar. In mid-2014, the band recorded their self-titled debut album at Red Lantern Studios in Portland. This album, released in 2015 under Jenny and Kelly’s Doomtown Sounds label, featured collaborations such as Jerry “A” Lang of Poison Idea joining Jenny for a duet on “Ladybird.” Following the album’s release, they expanded their touring to include extensive performances in California and two tours across Europe in 2016.

The band continued their progression with the release of their second album, “Call of the Road,” in 2017, a collaboration between Doomtown Sounds and Mississippi Records. Christopher March joined as the full-time guitarist after Halmfilst’s departure. Between 2018 and 2019, they toured extensively across North America and Europe, developing material for their third album, “Fire on the Ridge,” which was recorded at Fluff and Gravy Records’ studio. Despite a delay due to Jenny undergoing vocal cord surgery, the album was released in June 2021, followed by a tour opening for Charley Crockett. In 2023, Jenny Don’t and the Spurs received the “Outlaw Band of the Year” award at Dale Watson’s Ameripolitan Music Awards. They performed over 150 concerts in 2023 across 20 US states and 16 countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, demonstrating their global reach. Their fourth album, “Broken Hearted Blue,” was released on June 14, 2024, supported by tours in Europe, Mexico, and the US.