Krekel and Whoa is a roots-y duo that weaves together original songs, vintage fiddle tunes, and esoteric rock-n-roll.
Musical conspirators since 2004, they have traveled the continent and beyond sharing their infectious tunes. One moment they’ll touch your heart, and the next they’ll get you dancing. Every performance is full of heart, harmonies, and happiness.
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“Percolating sounds of 1950s roots rock, mountain music, and blues through an interesting array of instrumentations…[creating] a rather sly sound rich with an energetic curiosity and a deviously fun flavor.”
—Escape Magazine
“A danceable, campy, shredded-up mix of just about every kind of American music you can think of…and they belt out their sweet but biting lyrics with passion and abandon.”
—Creative Alliance Baltimore
“The duo from Asheville plays rockabilly, early punk, and 1960s rock and roll (among others) with a Buddy Holly swagger and the authenticity of 1930s street performers.”
—Popmatters
“Where Flat Duo Jets meets Flat and Scruggs.”
—Unbound Culture
With a prolific musical history, Jason and Ami have released four full-length albums and two 45 records under a previous band name, Mad Tea Party, as well as a few singles and two EPs, Warm Up Bones (2018) and Tucked Away(2020). They have played countless venues and festivals, and shared the stage with bands such as Southern Culture on the Skids, Donna the Buffalo, and the Avett Brothers. Click here to read a more detailed band backstory.
Photo by Sandlin Gaither | click for hi-res download