By Travis Thayer
The Skallywags, Mike Dittmer, left, James Westrup middle, and Kristine Spielmann, right. Photo by The Skallywags. (Aurora, Ind.) – A local country band on the rise is releasing its new album this week. Lead vocalist Kristine Spielmann, bassist Mike Dittmer, both of Aurora, and guitarist James Westrup make up the group known as The Skallywags. Spielmann and Dittmer are both graduates of South Dearborn High School. They formed a band when they met in high school, and quickly became fan favorites at the local bar scene around the Greater Cincinnati area. The band has since relocated to Nashville, Tennessee and is hoping to make their big break in county music’s home city. The traditional sounding, rock edge group spends their time working in the studio, gigging, and writing. The band has even spent time recording with Toby Keith band drummer Dave McAfee. HEAR EAGLE 99.3′S BUBBA BO INTERVIEW THE SKALLYWAGS ABOUT THEIR UPCOMING ALBUM IN THE AUDIO PLAYER BELOW. [audio mp3="http://eaglecountryonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/the-skallywags-interview-04242015.mp3"][/audio] The Skallywags will be releasing their new six-song self-titled EP on Saturday at 9 p.m. at the Brickyard Café in Lawrenceburg. The EP includes songs such as “The Farmer in Me”, and “Guns and Gravel”. The event will include performances by the band, a silent auction, raffle, and a merchandise table. The first 10 people to purchase an album receive a signed copy. The Skallywags are also set to play the North by Northwest Music Festival in Chicago, IL on Sunday, May 3rd.
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