JEREMY PORTER AND THE TUCOS - ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT
Booking: Bio/Quick Pitch
Jeremy Porter and the Tucos are an original rock and roll band from Detroit playing classic
American style powerpop, rockabilly, roots-rock/Alt-country, and indie/alternative. If you
must call it something, call it Detroit Rock and Roll. Their influences include Cheap Trick,
Uncle Tupelo, X, Drive-By Truckers, Hüsker Dü, and just about anything else that rocks, swings,
two-steps, or staggers.
The Tucos formed in late 2010 in the Detroit suburbs. They've toured the US and Canada many times, and the UK in 2018. They have five full-length albums out and several 7” singles and contributions to comps and collections. They’ve played with several big-name touring bands. The Tucos partner with Lansing, MI-based GTG Records, distributed by Recess Ops Distribution.
Jeremy and his bandmates, Jake and Troy, are easy going, easy to work with, annoyingly punctual (our band tagline), professional, and hard working. They promote like hell and can play any room from the big rock clubs to the corner coffee shops, and adjust the set, volume, and performance accordingly. They can play all night long, or they can fall in on a bill with other bands. They want everyone to feel safe and welcome at their shows, regardless of race, color, gender, gender expression, or anything else.
For a more extensive bio, check out their Wikipedia page.
Please click HERE to view/download our 2026 Bio/One Sheet [PDF].
The Tucos formed in late 2010 in the Detroit suburbs. They've toured the US and Canada many times, and the UK in 2018. They have five full-length albums out and several 7” singles and contributions to comps and collections. They’ve played with several big-name touring bands. The Tucos partner with Lansing, MI-based GTG Records, distributed by Recess Ops Distribution.
Jeremy and his bandmates, Jake and Troy, are easy going, easy to work with, annoyingly punctual (our band tagline), professional, and hard working. They promote like hell and can play any room from the big rock clubs to the corner coffee shops, and adjust the set, volume, and performance accordingly. They can play all night long, or they can fall in on a bill with other bands. They want everyone to feel safe and welcome at their shows, regardless of race, color, gender, gender expression, or anything else.
For a more extensive bio, check out their Wikipedia page.
Please click HERE to view/download our 2026 Bio/One Sheet [PDF].
Promoting: Press blurb/show-preview
Jeremy Porter and The Tucos deliver a high energy blend of original Detroit Rock and Roll,
mixing the city’s gritty, blue collar spirit and musical history with sharp songwriting
and big-hearted hooks. Their sound pulls from post-punk pioneers like Hüsker Dü and X, and classic power pop and Americana bands like
The Plimsouls and Uncle Tupelo. Energetic, melodic, and unapologetically honest, The Tucos bring an inclusive, engaging live
show that leaves no doubt that independent rock and roll still matters.
Contact
Contact [at] jeremyportermusic [dot] com
gtgrecords [at] gmail [dot] com
gtgrecords [at] gmail [dot] com
Resume Higlights
History:
- Cities, states, and countries we’ve played
- Festivals we’ve played
- Touring bands we’ve played with
- Discography
- Pencil Storm 2023 Top-Ten Records List - Singles & EPs - Jeremy Porter and The Tucos - "Five-Foot-Three and Tiger Eyes" b/w "While You Spiral"
- Nominated for “Outstanding Alt/Punk/Indie Artist/Group” at the 2016 Detroit Music Awards
- Presented award/trophy for “The Band that Traveled the Farthest” at the 2015 Minneapolis Bearded Lady Motorcycle Freakshow
- Baby, Yer the Best 2021 – Jeremy Porter and The Tucos – Candy Coated Cannonball - Zero Hour Radio Show, Milwaukee, WI, 2021
- Best Records of 2021 – Jeremy Porter and The Tucos – Candy Coated Cannonball – Rant-a-Bit, 2021
- The Best of 2021: Jeremy Porter and The Tucos – Candy Coated Cannonball – Audio Ink, 2021
- Music featured in an episode of PB With J - a plant-based food series on Canadian network television
- “Pretty good for a bunch'a Yankees.” – Dude in Houston, 2014
Press
“Jeremy Porter & The Tucos sound like a band raised on classic rock and roll(Beatles, the Who, Cheap Trick, NRBQ), but then took a detour that led them to punk rock, alt-country, 90s indie, and most anything with a little jangle. Their songs are earworm after earworm, with a solid front man and songwriter in Porter who has a voice that’s part Jay Farrar, Rhett Miller, and Robin Zander for good measure. He’s just got one of those voices that can pretty much sell anything.” – Complex Distractions, 2022
“A rave-up, rock and roll band of the highest, truest order; JP&TC sound like guitars and whiskey, hooks and heartache, and sullen, youthful defiance. They fit alongside a variety of forbearers, from Cheap Trick to Gram Parsons, Hüsker Dü to Uncle Tupelo, Merle Haggard to AC/DC.” – Ghettobaster Magazine, 2021
"...one of America's best examples of pure talent and hard work." - Jersey Beat, November 2017
“…as northern American blues as you can get before Canada. Whiskey-smooth, with the veteran inspiration of Cheap Trick and the experimentation of Hüsker Dü. They also have grooves, in all the right places.” – Dayton City Paper, Oct 2015
"***** (5 Stars)" - Real Detroit Weekly
Complete Press Archive
“A rave-up, rock and roll band of the highest, truest order; JP&TC sound like guitars and whiskey, hooks and heartache, and sullen, youthful defiance. They fit alongside a variety of forbearers, from Cheap Trick to Gram Parsons, Hüsker Dü to Uncle Tupelo, Merle Haggard to AC/DC.” – Ghettobaster Magazine, 2021
"...one of America's best examples of pure talent and hard work." - Jersey Beat, November 2017
“…as northern American blues as you can get before Canada. Whiskey-smooth, with the veteran inspiration of Cheap Trick and the experimentation of Hüsker Dü. They also have grooves, in all the right places.” – Dayton City Paper, Oct 2015
"***** (5 Stars)" - Real Detroit Weekly
Complete Press Archive
Hi-Res Promotional Photos
 Photo: Noreen Porter |
Photo: Noreen Porter |
 Photo: Noreen Porter |
 Photo: Noreen Porter |
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