Carrie Nation & The Speakeasy

Carrie Nation & The Speakeasy is a high energy, acoustic brass n grass sextet from Wichita, KS. The band, whose sound has been described as “…a stagecoach in overdrive”, has brought their eclectic blend of punk, bluegrass, and dixieland to packed bars, basements, and festivals across the US since their inception in the spring of 2007.
CNS plays 250+ dates a year and has performed in 46 states and 6 countries. CNS has built a following with their energetic live show and ability to fit on the bill with acts ranging from bluegrass to rockabilly; punk to ska. Breakneck banjo solos melt into blaring trombone and trumpet lines, while the standup bass and feed bucket trap set churn out driving rhythms that carry the force of a Kansas freight train.
The band’s DIY mentality is shown through their self-recorded albums, self-published music, self-booked tours, and a community of local and regional visual artists that show the band’s distinctly grassroots approach.