Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Tan and Sober Gentlemen band members Ben and Tucker break down where their music comes from, why it matters and how they're bringing the party back to a genre that was always meant to get people on their feet.

In the band:
Bass & Vocals - Ben Noblit
Banjo & Vocals - Tucker Galloway
Fiddle & Vocals - Eli Howells
Guitar & Vocals - Courtney Barefoot
Mandolin & Vocals - Alan Best
Drums & Vocals - Jake Waits

Shaped by Sound
This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC artist or band with an intimate conversation about their creative journey.

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