Vandoliers

Vandoliers formed in Dallas, Texas, in 2015. The band was founded by Jenni Rose after the dissolution of her previous band, The Phuss. During a recovery period from an eye infection, Rose discovered connections between punk and country music, which inspired the material for the band’s debut album. With producer John Pedigo, Rose assembled a group featuring musicians from local folk and metal bands, leading to the creation of their first demos.

The band’s debut album, “Ameri-Kinda,” initially self-released, was re-released in October 2016 after signing with State Fair Records. Their follow-up album, “The Native,” released in May 2017, was recorded in the same studio used by Willie Nelson for “Red Headed Stranger.” This album helped establish Vandoliers at the forefront of a cowpunk resurgence, resulting in opening slots and tours with artists such as Reverend Horton Heat and Old 97’s. In 2019, they released their third album, “Forever,” through Bloodshot Records, and supported it with extensive touring, including co-headlining dates with Cory Branan and opening for Lucero.

Following the sale of Bloodshot Records and the pandemic-slowed year of 2020, Vandoliers self-released their fourth album, “The Vandoliers,” under their newly formed Amerikinda Records label. Ahead of this release, they toured with Flogging Molly. In 2023, the band gained national attention for performing a show in dresses in Maryville, Tennessee, to protest an anti-drag bill. This experience was significant for Jenni Rose, who publicly came out as a trans woman in 2025, coinciding with the announcement of the band’s fifth studio album, “Life Behind Bars.”