The Bitteroots

2008 – 2023 · Decatur, GA

A Retrospective

213 Shows 7 Albums 15 Years Eddie's Attic: Home

Since its founding in 2008, The Bitteroots' groove-oriented rock 'n' roll has drawn comparisons to the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Melissa Etheridge, and Janis Joplin. Driven by Laura Dees' powerful, soulful lead vocals, the band's core lineup has included Bill Taylor (bass, backing vocals) and Mike Davis (drums), with saxophonist Derron Nuhfer joining in 2014 and guitarist PJ Poellnitz joining in 2018.

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The Band

Bill Taylor
Bass, Backing Vocals
2008–2023
Co-founder
Mike Davis
Drums
2008–2023
Co-founder · 188 shared shows
Laura Dees
Lead Vocals
2010–2023
The inflection point
Kyle Bryant
Guitar
2013–2023
Steady presence on stage
Derron Nuhfer
Saxophone
2014–2023
Unique sonic signature
Greg Sims
Guitar
2017–2023
Later-era guitar voice
PJ Poellnitz
Guitar
2018–2023
Final guitar lineup

Discography

French Fries
2011
Central of Georgia
2012
After The Rain
2013
Under The Big Sky
2013
Live at The 120 Music Hall
2014
Derailer
2019
Try Me Again
2021

Timeline

May 17, 2008
Formation at a backyard party in Decatur
July 3, 2010
Laura Dees joins — the inflection point
January 29, 2011
Debut album French Fries release at Smith's Olde Bar
March 24, 2012
Central of Georgia release
September 21, 2013
After The Rain release
October 15, 2013
Under The Big Sky single release
February 10, 2014
6th Anniversary Show at Eddie's Attic
October 5, 2014
Derron Nuhfer joins — saxophone adds unique sonic signature
November 15, 2014
Live at The 120 Music Hall release
March 5, 2016
8th Anniversary at Eddie's Attic
April 27, 2018
PJ Poellnitz joins; band performs with Everclear
December 14, 2019
Derailer EP release
March 6, 2020
Final show before COVID-19
March 7, 2021
Return after one-year COVID hiatus at Ghost Train Brewing
April 15, 2021
Try Me Again album release
April 27, 2021
Bill's 50th Birthday Bash at Smith's Olde Bar
May 17, 2021
13th Anniversary — "teenager status"
February 12, 2022
Farewell announcement
June 15, 2022
Final show date announced: January 21, 2023
January 21, 2023
Final Farewell Show at Eddie's Attic, 6:45 PM
April 4, 2025
Vinyl release of Try Me Again explored

From The Stage

May 17, 2021
Happy Birthday to us!!! We have reached teenager status at 13 years old! On this day, 13 years ago, Mike, Bill, Michael and Dan played The Bitteroots' first show at a backyard party in Decatur.
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February 12, 2022
Good morning friends. After 14 years together as The Bitteroots, we have collectively and amicably decided to close this last chapter of our incredible journey.
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June 15, 2022
After almost 15 years as a band, The Bitteroots will be together on stage one last time at their long-time home base of Eddie's Attic in Decatur, GA on January 21st, 2023.
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November 18, 2022
As we get closer to our final farewell show on January 21st at Eddie's Attic, we'll continue sharing some incredible memories over the past 15 years.
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December 23, 2022
We are less than one month from our final farewell show at Eddie's Attic on Saturday, January 21st. It's been an amazing 15-year run and we can't wait to share this special night with you.
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January 16, 2023
The Bitteroots Final Farewell Show this Saturday night at Eddie's Attic! We'll be starting 15 minutes early at 6:45pm instead of 7:00pm. We can't wait.
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January 19, 2023
Final rehearsal tonight! We can't wait to see everyone Saturday night at Eddie's Attic! Just a few tickets remain for our Final Farewell Show!
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January 21, 2023
TONIGHT!!! The Final Show. Showtime at 6:45pm. We can't wait to see everyone.
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April 4, 2025
Hey everyone! Would anyone have interest in a vinyl release of our 2021 album, Try Me Again?
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Shared Stages

Notable artists The Bitteroots shared bills with:

Butch Trucks (The Allman Brothers Band) Mavis Staples Freddy Jones Band Col. Bruce Hampton Arrested Development 7 Walkers (Bill Kreutzmann) George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic Everclear Jeff Tweedy (Wilco) Kool & The Gang The Milk Carton Kids Elephant Revival Anders Osborne Coy Bowles (Zac Brown Band) Allgood Music Company

The Butch Trucks Thread

The Bitteroots shared a stage with Butch Trucks of The Allman Brothers Band — a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member whose music defined Southern rock. That connection lives on: Bill Taylor now plays bass in Tribute: A Celebration of The Allman Brothers Band, carrying the thread forward.

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Our Stages

Most frequent venues over 15 years:

Eddie's Attic
Decatur, GA
117
Home
Smith's Olde Bar
Atlanta, GA
75
Radio Tucker Music Fest
Tucker, GA
37
Kelly's Tavern
Decatur, GA
37
HiFi Clyde's
Chattanooga, TN
30
Amplify Decatur
Decatur, GA
30
The Society Garden
Macon, GA
28
Ghost Train Brewing Co.
Birmingham, AL
28
Buffington's
Atlanta, GA
27
Music Farm
Atlanta, GA
20

The Farewell

Farewell Announcement: February 12, 2022
Final Show: Eddie's Attic · Decatur, GA
January 21, 2023 · 6:45 PM
With special guests: Michael Beavers · Rob Sumowski · Kyle Bryant · Greg Sims
15 years · 213 shows · 7 albums · One farewell
The Bitteroots · 2008–2023