Whiskey N' Rye Whiskey N' Rye Whiskey N' Rye is an American roots rock band out of Seattle, Washington, United States, known for its explosive live show. The band was formed in 2013 by singer/songwriter Philip Lindholm, and has since released two albums to critical acclaim. Whiskey N' Rye's first album was the eponymously titled album "Whiskey N' Rye," released on March 28, 2014. The album featured the single "Bootlegger," which was picked up on AAA radio across the country. The band was thereafter invited to perform on Blues To Do television, at the House of Blues in Hollywood, and do an in-studio
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