AJ Gaither OMB’s ‘Ain’t Enough Whiskey’ is your Westport Roots Festival song of the day

May 8, 2014

Natalie Gallagher,

The inaugural Westport Roots Fest, centered around the Westport Saloon and taking place on Saturday, May 24, is approaching fast. To prepare for the pending roots romp presented by the good folks at Little Class Records, The Pitch will be highlighting a “song of the day” from one of the featured artists in the weeks leading up to fest.

Kansas City-by-way-of-Arkansas artist AJ Gaither is truly one of a kind – just like the instruments he makes for himself with cigar box guitars, bucket drums and scrap parts. On stage, these tools may look rudimentary, but the sound Gaither coaxes out of them is unlike anything you’re likely to hear from even the most inventive full band. Add to that Gaither’s whiskey-roughened, valley-rich voice and his back-porch-ready lyrics, and you’ve got yourself one of the most endlessly fascinating characters to drink with. Gaither is a Little Class Records artist, so you can expect him to be a little more visible from now on.

For more information on the Westport Roots Festival, to view the full lineup and to purchase tickets, go here.