Whiskey Myers in New York

About Whiskey Myers

Whiskey Myers are a five-piece country-rock band from Texas who've built a devoted following by doing the outlaw country thing without irony or apology. They landed on the mainstream radar in 2014 with their self-titled album, but "Broken Window Serenade" and "Wishful Thinkin'" are the songs that actually stuck with people—gritty, lived-in country that sounds like it was written in a bar at 2 AM. Their albums "Mud" and "Whiskey Myers" established them as one of the few contemporary country acts willing to get weird and rowdy instead of polished. They tour relentlessly, which is the only way they've survived in a country market increasingly hostile to their particular brand of authenticity. The band's strength is in their tightness as players and their refusal to chase trends. They're the kind of act that builds a rabid regional following first, then gradually convinces bigger audiences that country music doesn't have to be manufactured.

Their shows are sweaty, beery, and loud. Crowds get rowdy in a genuine way—not manufactured festival energy. The band feeds off it, extending songs, getting messier as the night goes on. You'll see a lot of standing room only crowds of people who actually know the words.

Known for Broken Window Serenade, Wishful Thinkin', San Angelo, Coyote

Whiskey Myers + New York

Whiskey Myers brought their brand of country-rock to the Wellmont Theater on December 7th, grounding the night with deep cuts that showed real staying power. They opened with 'Die Rockin'' and built through rarities like 'Broken Window Serenade' and 'Icarus' — songs that let the band stretch beyond their radio footprint. The setlist hit the expected marks with 'Stone' and 'Chain of Fools,' but it was the deeper material that made the difference, proving these guys understand what keeps people coming back to their music.

Whiskey Myers in New York News

• The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers to co-headline 2026 ‘Southern Hospitality Tour’ 92.1 Hank FM · Feb 24, 2026
• The Black Crowes And Whiskey Myers Detail Joint US Tour uDiscover Music · Jan 30, 2026
• Whiskey Myers & The Black Crowes To Embark On Co-Headlining Tour MusicRow.com · Jan 28, 2026
• The Black Crowes & Whiskey Myers Announce Southern Hospitality Tour 2026 JamBase · Jan 28, 2026
• The Black Crowes & Whiskey Myers Announce Massive Co-Headlining Southern Hospitality Tour Live Nation · Jan 28, 2026

Live Music in New York

New York's country scene exists in a weird pocket—it's not Nashville, not Austin, not even close. But there's an audience here for the real stuff, people who got tired of the city's indie rock monoculture and started looking elsewhere. Whiskey Myers fit that hunger: they're not slick or corporate, just a solid working band that plays whiskey-soaked country-rock without irony. The city's got enough taste to get what they do.

New York road trip to see Whiskey Myers?

Stay in the Upper West Side near Central Park—quieter than Midtown, better restaurants, and close enough to everywhere that matters. Dinner at Balthazar in SoHo if you want classic New York energy, or Gramercy Tavern if you prefer something less scene-y. Spend your afternoon at the Met or catching live music at Blue Note or The Basement—both venues where you'll see the players who influenced Mars's sound. Walk through Washington Square Park, grab a coffee, remember why New York mattered to music in the first place.