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Back Pocket Whiskey Fellas
August 12 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
See the Band Social Media Page HERE
The official website for the San Diego band you are looking for—frequently called the Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas (and sometimes listed as the Back Pocket Whiskey Fellas)—is asspocketwhiskeyfellas.com
The “Back Pocket Whiskey Fellas” for family-friendly events (Sometimes with an alternate name) is an 8-piece acoustic Irish-traditional and American roots rock band based right here in San Diego. [1, 2]
Band Overview
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- The Sound: A high-energy blend of Irish folk, classic country, bluegrass, and classic rock delivered with a gritty, driving rock ‘n’ roll energy. [1, 2, 3]
- Instrumentation: The group relies entirely on acoustic instruments including acoustic guitars, upright bass, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, cajon, accordion, harmonica, and tin whistle. [1, 2]
- History: Founded in the summer of 2011 by a group of San Diego rock band veterans, they have become a staple of the local pub and festival circuit. [1, 2]
- Accolades: Their third album, Third Flagon, won Best Local Recording at the 2023 San Diego Music Awards. [1]
Where They Play Locally
The Fellas are famous for encouraging crowd participation, dancing, and singing. You can typically catch them performing at local spots like: [1, 2]
- The Blarney Stone Pub in Clairemont
- Tio Leo’s Lounge
- Annual local music festivals like Gator by the Bay