The Jardani Crow Band🇺🇸

Lifelong friends and musical collaborators Michael Wheat and Rip Kurtain are officially back with their latest musical chapter. Together, The Jardani Crow Band delivers a powerful and captivating sound that perfectly embodies their official motto: "Asheville Grit, New Orleans Groove and International Flavor." Formed by these two seasoned veteran musicians, the band expertly blends the raw, honest storytelling of Appalachian indie folk with the deep, soulful rhythms of New Orleans. This unique sonic foundation is dynamically elevated by a rotating cast of world-class international session musicians, adding vibrant global textures to their rich roots landscape. The natural, lifelong chemistry between Wheat and Kurtain serves as the undeniable heartbeat of this brand-new project, born from decades of shared history and a unified artistic vision. Their original songwriting captures the rugged beauty of Western North Carolina while leaning heavily into the infectious, syncopated pocket of Louisiana heritage music. By merging these distinct American traditions with diverse global influences, they create an immersive listening experience that feels both deeply comforting and thrillingly innovative. This August 2026, The Jardani Crow Band will release their highly anticipated 10-song studio album, Love Section, across all major streaming platforms. The upcoming record marks a bold and definitive milestone for the talented duo, beautifully showcasing their artistic growth, musical maturity, and passion for cross-cultural collaboration. It is a masterclass in genre-bending artistry, meticulously crafted for music lovers everywhere. "To anyone discovering us for the first time, we invite you to lean in and get lost in the soundscape. We have poured our lives into crafting music that feels both nostalgic and entirely fresh, blending beautiful harmonies and shimmering guitars with driving bass lines and explosive instrument solos. If you love the sonic textures of Wilco, the power-pop sensibilities of Big Star, and the timeless, driving energy of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, you are going to feel right at home here." We are very excited for our upcoming full length original album releasing at the end of August 2026.....See the featured musicians on the back of our album cover!