The Roosevelts

McGonigel’s Mucky Duck presents The Roosevelts at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2015.

The Roosevelts are two beautifully bearded men whose songs enrapture listeners in a cloud of feeling and sometimes an uncontrollable need to dance. Although considered a pop/rock band, their often narrative lyrics lead listeners down paths riddled with tragic epiphanies, giving them a much more serious kind of philosophical air.

“We get asked if we’re brothers a lot,” says The Roosevelts guitarist Jason Kloess. “We always say yes, it’s a lot easier that way.” Kloess and singer James Mason are certainly not, but that familial closeness serves their undeniable musical connection.

Upon moving to Austin, the two bonded over a mutual lifelong passion for music. They soon began writing, rehearsing, and playing the occasional local venue. The overwhelming response was hard to ignore, and in late 2012 they decided to form The Roosevelts.

The result was 2013’s widely acclaimed Cold Sheets EP, a collection of 6-songs that inspire not only sing-alongs, but also a closer listen. Coupled with an energetic, soul-stirring live show, The Roosevelts quickly began selling out their hometown venues. The success didn’t end there.

Soon The Roosevelts were gaining national recognition. Radio play, BMI showcases, and a video premiere on CMT led to an invitation to appear on the hugely popular Rock Boat Festival. Standing shoulder to shoulder with some of rock’s most celebrated acts, The Roosevelts made one thing clear night after night: they’re here to stay.

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