Groovy Rednecks

The Groovy Rednecks are an alt-country band from Los Angeles, California, who refer to themselves as being a "country band for people who hate country" and a "Drinkin' Band". The Rednecks consist of vocalist/lyricist Tex Troester, guitarist Bob Ricketts, bassist Steve Seifert, drummer Chris Baily and guitarist Gary Riley.

Since forming in 1991, the Rednecks have played over 900 shows.^[1] The band has been considered a top LA Country Band for decades,^[2] was named a Top-10 LA Country/Americana band in 2017,^[3] and has been featured on the cover and in an in-depth story in the LA Weekly.^[4] They record for the label "Chicken Fried Steaks" and have been extolled for their "...wild, hootin’ and hollerin’ country rock..."^[5] As of 2020, they've released five CDs.^[6]

• Tex Troester – Vocals (founder)
• Bob Ricketts – Guitar
• Steve Seifert - Bass
• Gary Riley – Guitar / mandolin
• Chris Bailey - Drums

• 1997: Buzzed
• 1999: Wishful Drinking
• 2003: Ass Grabbin’ Country
• 2006: Loud Mouth Drunks
• 2013: Tawdry Tales