Davey and the Midnights

How can you NOT like a band that titles an album “Unconventional Midwestern Country Music?” Keyboardist/songwriter/vocalist Davey Allen toured as part of Eric Burdon’s post-Animals band and with the Stone Foxes before forming his country/soul outfit Davey and the Midnights in Los Angeles six years ago. In 2021, the band followed its Americana inspiration to the Heartland – specifically, Indianapolis. There’s more than a little wistfulness in his lyrics, acknowledging past loves and triumphs in reflection of his status as one of the eternal “Road Dogs” – professional touring musicians. In communication with the Rooster and our house equipment, one item caught his attention. “You had me at B3 + Leslie (our house Hammond organ)! Can’t wait!”

Here’s a taste of the thoughtful, somewhat cynically-driven talent of the group – “What A World.”