Southall
Biography
Southall, formerly known as the Read Southall Band, is a country-rock and Red Dirt band. Formed in 2015 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, by frontman Read Southall, the group transitioned from acoustic roots to a heavier, grunge-infused Southern rock collective. They shortened their name to Southall to reflect a highly collaborative songwriting approach where all members actively contribute.
Musical Style & Evolution
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Sonic Roots: Tied deeply to the Oklahoma Red Dirt music scene.
Genre Fusion: Blends country lyricism, '70s soul, classic Southern rock, and nineties grunge.
Band Evolution: Shifted from a singer-songwriter focus to a brawny, multi-guitar rock and roll outfit.
Notable Albums & Songs
Six String Sorrow (2015): The band's independent, acoustic-driven debut album.
Borrowed Time (2017): Breakout record featuring the RIAA Gold-certified viral hit single "Why".
For The Birds (2021): Explored heavier post-grunge guitars, featuring the epic track "Where We Belong".
Southall (2023): Self-titled release under Smoklahoma Records, capturing their raw, explosive live energy.
Kinfolk (2026): Their album recorded in Norman, OK, featuring standout singles "Southwestern Son" and "Freight Train".
Core Band Members
Read Southall – Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
John Tyler Perry – Lead Guitar, Vocals
Jeremee Knipp – Bass Guitar
Reid Barber – Drums, Percussion
The group actively tours across the country, building a dedicated grassroots following they affectionately refer to as their "kinfolk". Comprehensive updates and current tour data can be tracked directly on the Official Southall Website.
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.