Ithaca, NY-based Drew Kiddoo and The Blackouts (pronounced kih-doo) have been crafting their distinctive brand of country music for nearly a decade. Drawing inspiration from the golden era of American music, they fuse 60s honky-tonk and classic country with a gritty rockabilly edge—creating a sound that’s as twangy as it is dark.
Drew’s songwriting delivers a timeless, easy-to-sing-along nostalgia, electrified by an aggressive energy that fuels barn-burnin’, good-time dance crowds. Their songs tell stories of the open road, heartbreak, and endless nights, captivating audiences while touring throughout the nation.
Since their debut, Drew Kiddoo and The Blackouts have released three albums, including their latest, GiddyUp and Go. Their dynamic, boot-stompin’ tunes have earned them a devoted following and appearances at notable venues and festivals such as Alaska’s Trapper Creek Bluegrass Festival, The New York State Country Music Hall Of Fame Museum’s “Harvest Ramble” Festival, Memphis’ World Famous Hernando’s Hideaway, and the Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival of Music and Arts. Whether playing dance halls, dive bars, or major festival stages, the band delivers high-energy sets infused with rowdy outlaw country grit and roadhouse swagger—making them a perfect fit for any lineup looking to ignite the crowd.
“"Giddyup and Go" is a collection of songs with a 'skippin town, on a road to nowhere, not belonging, drinkin to pass the time' vibe, with elements of love and heartbreak sprinkled in...The 10 track album features impeccable country instrumentals, pleasant vocals, and a rare ability to represent places and states of mind with sounds and lyrics and some edgy attitude. The sound is derived from older country, folk and rock'n'roll (50s,60s,70s) - everything from Jerry Lee Lewis to Texas roadhouse to John Prine influences to name a few.”
Scott Regan - Host Open Tunings WRUR 88.5 FM
“Describing a band as honky-tonk roadhouse is a challenge rarely met head on - step in Drew Kiddoo and the Blackouts, an authentic raw experience that embodies the roadhouse spirit. Held together by a core of road-tested pros, these guys are real. Be it dance floors in busted up bars, or just adding some juice to a listening room with tea, it all works because smart songwriting always wins the day. And this is smart songwriting. Put on some cowboy boots and give them a listen. ”
Will Russell - Grammy award winning engineer (Electric Wilburland Studio)
“I've worked on a couple recordings with Drew Kiddoo and the Blackouts and they have been one of my favorite bands to work with. Drew's songwriting is really smart and clever, and the band plays them with an authentic style that makes you believe that they are all real honky-tonk Cowboys. So much fun! You should check them out! ”