The Volebeats


The Volebeats are an American alternative country band from Detroit, Michigan, United States. Formed in Hamtramck, Michigan in 1988, the Volebeats were started as an acoustic outfit by Matthew Smith, Jeff Oakes, Al Oakes and Terry Rohm. The band was part of the roots revival in the 1980s that would become known as the alternative country movement, releasing several tracks and a single on Chicago's Bloodshot Records. The band was featured in Steve Martin's 2005 film Shopgirl, and was hailed by Ryan Adams as “the best band in America".
The band has released eight albums, one EP and several singles.

Members

Current

Jeff Oakes - Vocals, guitar

Matthew Smith - Guitars, vocals

Peter Andrus - Guitars

Russell Ledford - Bass

Scott Michalski - Drums, guitar

Past

Terry Rohm

Al Oakes

Brian Oakes

Rebecca Kaplan

Mike Murphy

Mark Niemenski

Bob McCreedy

Keir McDonald

James McConnell

Bill Peterson

Discography

Albums