John Pedigo's Magic Pilsner

As the saying goes, there must be something in the water. That certainly may be true in Dallas, Texas, where John Pedigo grew up. But in his case, maybe there was something in the beer?

It’s true that Pedigo’s years onstage have given him a prowess most yearn for - he’s toured the world with his bands Slick 57, Boys Named Sue, Rose County Fair, and the O’s, and even done time with the country-punks Vandoliers - but his time offstage is as much a part of that picture as anything. The man spends a great deal of his time producing award-winning records for Old 97’s, Joshua Ray Walker, and Vandoliers, lending his talents to up-and-comers and established acts alike and earning praise from the likes of Rolling Stone and American Songwriter.

Old 97’s own Rhett Miller offers his own take: “[PMP is a] beautiful set of songs that perfectly walks the line between hilarious and heartfelt. [John] Pedigo’s Magic Pilsner is a triumph. Drink up, y’all.” And there’s more to come. Clearly a man like John Pedigo has no time to slow down, but - maybe - there’s some inspiration to be found in the downtime. He’s whipped up a new batch of songs to follow up his debut, calling the band together for another round of raucous, perfectly-tuned tunes about everything from California beach getaways to humorous takes on political pundits and, naturally, a healthy dose of heartbreak and poignant introspection. The first singles are on their way now.