“By popular demand—or at least persistent pressure from a not-so-general public—we wrote and recorded this album at the end of 2025 and finished it earlier this year. We also expanded our sound more than ever before, bringing in two of our favorite organ players and, for the first time in Tremolo Beer Gut history, a full horn section.” -Yebo (drummer, The Tremolo Beer Gut)
“By popular demand—or at least persistent pressure from a not-so-general public—we wrote and recorded this album at the end of 2025 and finished it earlier this year. We also expanded our sound more than ever before, bringing in two of our favorite organ players and, for the first time in Tremolo Beer Gut history, a full horn section.” -Yebo (drummer, The Tremolo Beer Gut)
Best known for backing artists like Phosphorescent and Robert Ellis, guitarist Kelly Doyle steps into the spotlight with Thieves, an album that feels less like a standard jazz record and more like a lost film soundtrack. In this conversation with the Houston musician, Doyle discusses cinematic songwriting, vintage influences, and the art of tone.
Best known for backing artists like Phosphorescent and Robert Ellis, guitarist Kelly Doyle steps into the spotlight with Thieves, an album that feels less like a standard jazz record and more like a lost film soundtrack. In this conversation with the Houston musician, Doyle discusses cinematic songwriting, vintage influences, and the art of tone.
“I’ve always worked well under pressure and with a deadline hanging over my head. The challenge is to keep pushing myself to become a better songwriter and never settle for mediocrity. As long as we’re still hungry to outdo ourselves instead of chasing what’s popular, I think that’ll keep the fire burning,” stated Alex Hagen.
“I’ve always worked well under pressure and with a deadline hanging over my head. The challenge is to keep pushing myself to become a better songwriter and never settle for mediocrity. As long as we’re still hungry to outdo ourselves instead of chasing what’s popular, I think that’ll keep the fire burning,” stated Alex Hagen.
