Mike and the Moonpies

Mike and the Moonpies is an American country and Americana band based in Austin, Texas. It was formed by singer-songwriter Mike Harmeier in 2007.[1] Its members are Harmeier and drummer Kyle Ponder, guitarist Catlin Rutherford, bassist Omar Oyoque, and steel guitarist Zachary Moulton.[2]

Mike and the Moonpies
Mike and the Moonpies at Moeller Nights, Village Theater, Davenport, IA 8/8/16
Background information
OriginAustin, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Years active2007–present
LabelsPrairie Rose Records
Websitewww.themoonpies.com
Members
  • Mike Harmeier
  • Kyle Ponder
  • Catlin Rutherford
  • Omar Oyoque
  • Zachary Moulton

In May 2020, Mike and the Moonpies released Touch of You: The Lost Songs of Gary Stewart, an album of unreleased songs written or co-written by American honky-tonk musician and songwriter Gary Stewart. The band's version of Stewart's "Smooth Shot of Whiskey," featuring Mark Wystrach of the band Midland was released as a single.[3]

Discography

Albums
  • The Real Country (2010)[4]
  • Hard Way (2012)[5]
  • Mockingbird (2015)[5]
  • Live at WinStar World Casino & Resort (2016)[6]
  • Steak Night at the Prairie Rose (2018)[5]
  • Cheap Silver & Solid Country Gold (2019)[7][8]
  • Touch of You: The Lost Songs of Gary Stewart (2020)[3]

Music videos
Year Video
2016 "Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em"
"Mockingbird"
2017 "Country Music's Dead"
"Road Crew"
2018 "Beaches of Biloxi"

Charts

Steak Night At The Prairie Rose
Chart Peak

position

US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[9] 22

References
  1. Collier, Monica (February 17, 2017). "Mike and the Moonpies: It's a hipster honky tonk thing?". TimesDaily. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
  2. Spearie, Steven. "Mike and the Moonpies return to Boondocks". The State Journal. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
  3. Freeman, Jon (May 26, 2020). "Mike and the Moonpies Cover Gary Stewart on New Album, 'Touch of You'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  4. Hoffberger, Chase (August 9, 2013). "Mike and the Moonpies hit the road". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
  5. Gage, Jeff (February 2, 2018). "How Mike and the Moonpies Captured Texas Barroom Sound on New Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
  6. Gage, Jeff (November 17, 2017). "Hear Mike and the Moonpies' Propulsive New Song 'Beaches of Biloxi'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
  7. Freeman, Doug. "Mike & the Moonpies: Cheap Silver & Solid Country Gold Album Review". www.austinchronicle.com. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
  8. Hudak, Joseph (August 2, 2019). "How Mike and the Moonpies Blew Up Their Red Dirt Image at Abbey Road". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
  9. "Heatseeker Albums". Billboard. February 17, 2018. Retrieved February 17, 2018.


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