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BAND BIO

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. The Bitteroots have appeared at many of the Southeast’s best‑known clubs and festivals, sharing bills with artists ranging from Butch Trucks and Mavis Staples to Freddy Jones Band, Allgood Music Company, and many more.

Long-form read · Legacy 2008–2023
The Bitteroots Retrospective →
Fifteen years of the band — how it came together, the memorable shows, the releases, and the farewell.

DISCOGRAPHY (STREAMING)

All releases are available on major streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.).

  • French Fries (2011 • Album)
  • Central of Georgia (2012 • Album)
  • After the Rain (2013 • Album)
  • Under the Big Sky (2013 • Single)
  • Live at 120 Tavern & Music Hall (2014 • Live album)
  • Derailer (2019 • EP)
  • Time to Spare (2020 • Single)
  • Try Me Again (2021 • Album)

Bio

BIO:

The Bitteroots are an Atlanta/Decatur-based original jam-rock band founded in 2008. Fronted by female vocalist Laura Dees, the band has a sound that’s been called a “unique brand of soulful rock.” The Bitteroots’ groove-oriented approach to rock n roll has drawn comparisons to the Tedeschi-Trucks Band, Melissa Etheridge and Janis Joplin.

From pop melodies to extended jams, The Bitteroots’ sets run the gamut with something for everybody.

Along with Dees, an accomplished songwriter and powerful singer who joined the band in 2010, The Bitteroots also include founding members Bill Taylor on bass and Mike Davis on drums. Guitarist Kyle Bryant joined The Bitteroots in 2013 and saxophonist Derron Nuhfer became an official member in September 2014.

The Bitteroots have released four compilations of original music, the latest being the single “Under the Big Sky,” recorded in the fall of 2013 at The Music Farm studio by Mark van Allen (Govt. Mule, Indigo Girls, Blueground Undergrass, Zac Brown Band, Whiskey Gentry). The melodic title track is accompanied by two bonus tracks, the hard-rocking “Defenseless” and a re-tooled version of “Try Me Again” which first appeared on the band’s debut release, “French Fries,” in 2011.

Other releases include 2012’s full-length “Central of Georgia” and 2013’s “After The Rain.”

The Bitteroots have shared the stage with: Butch Trucks (The Allman Brothers Band), The Freddy Jones Band, Allgood, Col. Bruce Hampton, Arrested Development, 7 Walkers (Bill Kreutzmann of The Grateful Dead), George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Anders Osborne, Coy Bowles (Zac Brown Band), Dead Confederate, Cigar Store Indians, Adron, The Deadfields, The Sundogs, The Shadowboxers, Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics, The District Attorneys, Lindsay Rakers Band, Michelle Malone, Eliott Bronson, Sydney Rhame, Kristen Englenz, Greco, Tedo Stone, Saint Francis, The Longshot Saints, honeyhoney, and many other great bands and artists.

Early Years Note

Uncle Mumford (1985–1988): Bill played in this band, but detailed show dates/venues aren’t available yet. The chronological archive below currently begins with the earliest dated shows on record (1992+).

Shows by Year (Heatmap)

Art Date Band Venue City/State Audio Details
2023
January 21, 2023The BitterootsEddie's AtticDecatur, GALive audio link
2021
October 1, 2021The BitterootsThe Society GardenMacon, GALive audio link
September 11, 2021The BitterootsThe Society GardenMacon, GALive audio link
August 25, 2021The BitterootsThe Bleeding Ear Radio ShowAtlanta, GALive audio link
August 20, 2021The BitterootsCoach's CornerSavannah, GALive audio link
August 7, 2021The BitterootsRide The Vibe podcastAtlanta, GALive audio link
July 24, 2021The BitterootsGhost Train Brewing CompanyBirmingham, ALLive audio link
July 17, 2021The BitterootsTucker Brewing CopanyTucker, GALive audio link
April 11, 2021The BitterootsAvondale Brewing CompanyBirmingham, GALive audio link
April 11, 2021The BitterootsAvondale Brewing Co.Birmingham, ALNo Audio link available.
April 10, 2021The BitterootsFrom The Earth Brewing CompanyRoswell, GALive audio link
April 10, 2021The BitterootsFrom the Earth Brewing CompanyRoswell, GANo Audio link available.
April 9, 2021The BitterootsThe Society GardenMacon, GANo Audio link available.
March 17, 2021The BitterootsDecaturish Twitch BroadcastDecatur, GALive audio link
March 6, 2021The BitterootsGhost Train Brewing CompanyBirmingham, ALLive audio link
March 6, 2021The BitterootsNew York Nick podcastAtlanta, GALive audio link
March 6, 2021The BitterootsGhost Train Brewing Co.Birmingham, ALNo Audio link available.
March 3, 2021The BitterootsLive on Radio TuckerTucker, GALive audio link
January 8, 2021The BitterootsRide The Vibe podcastAtlanta, GALive audio link
2020
November 20, 2020The BitterootsThe Bleeding Ear Radio ShowAtlanta, GALive audio link
August 20, 2020The BitterootsBilly Brew Radio ShowAtlanta, GALive audio link
August 20, 2020The BitterootsWaller's CoffeeDecatur, GALive audio link
July 14, 2020The BitterootsBilly Brew Radio ShowAtlanta, GALive audio link
March 6, 2020The BitterootsAmiciMilledgeville, GALive audio link
February 22, 2020The BitterootsHifi Clyde'sChattanooga, TNLive audio link
February 1, 2020The BitterootsAmiciMilledgeville, GALive audio link
January 25, 2020The BitterootsGypsy RoseRoswell, GALive audio link
January 18, 2020The BitterootsCreek Park TavernAtlanta, GALive audio link
2019
December 14, 2019The BitterootsThe HummingbirdMacon, GALive audio link
November 16, 2019The BitterootsHifi Clyde'sChattanooga, TNLive audio link
November 8, 2019The BitterootsSmith's Olde BarAtlanta, GALive audio link
October 12, 2019The BitterootsOakhurst PorchfestDecatur, GALive audio link
August 23, 2019The BitterootsThe Vista RoomAtlanta, GALive audio link
August 19, 2019The BitterootsRadio TuckerTucker, GALive audio link
August 16, 2019The BitterootsEddie's AtticDecatur, GALive audio link
July 27, 2019The BitterootsAmiciMilledgeville, GALive audio link
July 13, 2019The BitterootsAvondale Brewing CompanyBirmingham, ALLive audio link
July 12, 2019The BitterootsHifi Clyde'sChattanooga, TNNo Audio link available.
June 15, 2019The BitterootsFrederick Brown AmphitheaterPeachtree City, GALive audio link
May 18, 2019The BitterootsEddie's AtticDecatur, GALive audio link
May 11, 2019The BitterootsThe HummingbirdMacon, GALive audio link
April 13, 2019The BitterootsAmplify Decatur Music FestivalDecatur, GALive audio link
March 23, 2019The BitterootsHifi Clyde'sChattanooga, TNLive audio link
March 16, 2019The BitterootsMustache & BBQ FestivalPerry, GALive audio link
March 9, 2019The BitterootsAmiciMilledgeville, GALive audio link
February 28, 2019The BitterootsBilly Brew Radio ShowAtlanta, GALive audio link
January 22, 2019The BitterootsDecatur FMDecatur, GALive audio link
2018
November 10, 2018The BitterootsHifi Clyde'sChattanooga, TNLive audio link
November 2, 2018The BitterootsSmith's Olde BarAtlanta, GALive audio link
November 1, 2018The BitterootsDecatur FMDecatur, GALive audio link
October 6, 2018The BitterootsThe AlamoNewnan, GALive audio link
October 5, 2018The BitterootsAvondale Brewing CompanyBirmingham, ALLive audio link
September 29, 2018The BitterootsIrish Bred PubCovington, GALive audio link
September 8, 2018The BitterootsStone Mountain ParkStone Mountain, GALive audio link
August 11, 2018The BitterootsWoodstock AmphitheatreWoodstock, GALive audio link
August 10, 2018The BitterootsCovington Concerts on The SqaureCovington, GALive audio link
July 21, 2018The BitterootsThe Family DogAtlanta, GALive audio link
June 9, 2018The BitterootsTunes From The Tombs FestivalAtlanta, GALive audio link
May 19, 2018The BitterootsEddie's AtticDecatur, GALive audio link
May 12, 2018The BitterootsThe HummingbirdMacon, GALive audio link
April 7, 2018The BitterootsBuffington'sMilledgeville, GALive audio link
March 17, 2018The BitterootsRockin Road TripDecatur, GANo Audio link available.
March 10, 2018The BitterootsCumberland CavernsMcMinnville, TNLive audio link
February 24, 2018The BitterootsIrish Bred PubCovington, GALive audio link
2017
November 11, 2017The BitterootsSmith's Olde BarAtlanta, GALive audio link
November 4, 2017The BitterootsThe HummingbirdMacon, GALive audio link
October 14, 2017The BitterootsDecatur PorchFestDecatur, GALive audio link
August 26, 2017The BitterootsFriendship House Music FestivalDalton, GALive audio link
August 4, 2017The BitterootsChamblee Summer ConcertsChamblee, GALive audio link
July 28, 2017The BitterootsEddie's AtticDecatur, GALive audio link
May 20, 2017The BitterootsEddie's AtticDecatur, GANo Audio link available.
May 13, 2017The BitterootsPrivate EventAlton, VANo Audio link available.
May 6, 2017The BitterootsWoodstock TrailFestWoodstock, GALive audio link
April 30, 2017The BitterootsEddie's AtticDecatur, GALive audio link
April 29, 2017The BitterootsInman Park FestivalAtlanta, GALive audio link
March 25, 2017The BitterootsIrish Bred PubCovington, GALive audio link
March 3, 2017The BitterootsEddie's AtticDecatur, GANo Audio link available.
January 14, 2017The BitterootsThe HummingbirdMacon, GALive audio link
January 13, 2017The BitterootsBilly's ClubhouseMacon, GALive audio link
January 7, 2017The BitterootsSmith's Olde BarAtlanta, GALive audio link
2016
November 5, 2016The BitterootsPrivate PartyAtlanta, GALive audio link
October 1, 2016The BitterootsBuffington'sMilledgeville, GANo Audio link available.
September 17, 2016The BitterootsThe LoftColumbus, GALive audio link
September 10, 2016The BitterootsStone Mountain ParkStone Mountain, GALive audio link
August 20, 2016The BitterootsAvondale Towne CinemaAvondale Estates, GALive audio link
August 6, 2016The BitterootsThe HummingbirdMacon, GALive audio link
July 9, 2016The BitterootsIrish Bred PubCovington, GALive audio link
June 18, 2016The BitterootsAmplify Decatur Music FestivalDecatur, GALive audio link
June 5, 2016The BitterootsWSB-FMAtlanta, GALive audio link
May 14, 2016The BitterootsEddie's AtticDecatur, GALive audio link
April 25, 2016The BitterootsSmith's Olde BarAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
April 16, 2016The BitterootsThe HummingbirdMacon, GALive audio link
April 9, 2016The BitterootsThe Dogwood FestivalAtlanta, GALive audio link
March 31, 2016The BitterootsThe SolariumDecatur, GANo Audio link available.
March 12, 2016The BitterootsHard Rock CafeAtlanta, GALive audio link
March 5, 2016The BitterootsSky CityAugusta, GALive audio link
February 13, 2016The BitterootsStudio OnRoswell, GALive audio link
January 9, 2016The BitterootsBuffington'sMilledgeville, GALive audio link
2015
November 14, 2015The BitterootsRed Clay TheatreDuluth, GALive audio link
October 18, 2015The BitterootsDecatur PorchFestDecatur, GALive audio link
October 10, 2015The BitterootsThe LoftColumbus, GALive audio link
September 26, 2015The BitterootsThe HummingbirdMacon, GALive audio link
August 29, 2015The BitterootsBuffington'sMilledgeville, GALive audio link
August 23, 2015The BitterootsAlzheimer's Music FestivalDuluth, GALive audio link
August 22, 2015The BitterootsSmith's Olde BarAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
July 25, 2015The BitterootsThe FoundryAthens, GALive audio link
July 18, 2015The BitterootsTerminal WestAtlanta, GALive audio link
June 28, 2015The BitterootsEddie's AtticDecatur, GALive audio link
May 29, 2015The BitterootsSmith's Olde BarAtlanta, GALive audio link
May 16, 2015The BitterootsEddie's AtticDecatur, GALive audio link
May 15, 2015The BitterootsPrivate PartyAtlanta, GALive audio link
May 2, 2015The BitterootsThe HummingbirdMacon, GALive audio link
April 25, 2015The BitterootsThe NickBirmingham, ALLive audio link
March 28, 2015The BitterootsSmith's Olde BarAtlanta, GALive audio link
February 21, 2015The BitterootsRed Clay TheatreDuluth, GALive audio link
January 24, 2015The BitterootsBuffington'sMilledgeville, GALive audio link
January 21, 2015The BitterootsWRGC 88.3 FMMilledgeville, GALive audio link
2014
November 8, 2014The BitterootsRed Clay TheatreDuluth, GALive audio link
November 2, 2014The BitterootsAtlanta Lobster FestivalAtlanta, GALive audio link
October 25, 2014The BitterootsJason T. Harper Event CenterMcDonough, GALive audio link
October 11, 2014The BitterootsOakhurt Arts FestivalDecatur, GALive audio link
September 21, 2014The BitterootsSandy Springs FestivalSandy Springs, GALive audio link
September 20, 2014The BitterootsBuffington'sMilledgeville, GALive audio link
September 6, 2014The BitterootsBig Tex CantinaDecatur, GALive audio link
September 5, 2014The BitterootsEddie's AtticDecatur, GALive audio link
August 24, 2014The BitterootsGrant Park Summer Shade FestivalAtlanta, GALive audio link
August 23, 2014The BitterootsStar BarAtlanta, GALive audio link
August 9, 2014The BitterootsRonnie John's Sunset GrilleWoodstock, GALive audio link
July 31, 2014The BitterootsRhythm & Brews FestivalSandy Springs, GANo Audio link available.
July 26, 2014The Bitteroots120 Tavern & Music HallMarietta, GALive audio link
July 9, 2014The Bitteroots10 High ClubAtlanta, GALive audio link
June 28, 2014The BitterootsSweetwater Bar & GrillDuluth, GANo Audio link available.
June 12, 2014The BitterootsWebcastAtlanta, GALive audio link
May 17, 2014The BitterootsEddie's AtticDecatur, GALive audio link
April 30, 2014The BitterootsLimerick JunctionAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
April 26, 2014The BitterootsRed Light CafeAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
March 29, 2014The BitterootsBig Tex CantinaDecatur, GALive audio link
March 16, 2014The BitterootsBig Tex CantinaDecatur, GANo Audio link available.
February 22, 2014The BitterootsSmith's Olde BarAtlanta, GALive audio link
February 16, 2014The BitterootsSmith's Olde BarAtlanta, GALive audio link
January 30, 2014The BitterootsSteve's Live MusicSandy Springs, GALive audio link
January 22, 2014The Bitteroots10 High ClubAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
January 18, 2014The BitterootsEddie's AtticDecatur, GALive audio link
2013
December 13, 2013The BitterootsRed Clay TheatreDuluth, GALive audio link
November 22, 2013The BitterootsSmith's Olde BarAtlanta, GALive audio link
November 1, 2013The BitterootsSmith's Olde BarAtlanta, GALive audio link
October 19, 2013The BitterootsBig Tex CantinaDecatur, GALive audio link
September 21, 2013The BitterootsEddie's AtticDecatur, GALive audio link
August 25, 2013The BitterootsGrant Park Summer Shade FestivalAtlanta, GALive audio link
August 15, 2013The BitterootsNew York Pizza ExchangeAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
July 27, 2013The BitterootsSmith's Olde BarAtlanta, GALive audio link
July 13, 2013The BitterootsVinylAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
June 29, 2013The BitterootsRed Light CafeAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
May 18, 2013The BitterootsEddie's AtticDecatur, GALive audio link
April 27, 2013The BitterootsFranAllen JamCumming, GALive audio link
April 20, 2013The BitterootsSweetwater 420 FestAtlanta, GALive audio link
January 12, 2013The BitterootsEddie's AtticDecatur, GALive audio link
January 11, 2013The BitterootsRed Clay TheatreDuluth, GALive audio link
2012
December 14, 2012The BitterootsEddie's AtticDecatur, GALive audio link
November 17, 2012The BitterootsThe Five SpotAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
September 29, 2012The BitterootsMadison Avenue Soapbox DerbyDecatur, GANo Audio link available.
September 15, 2012The BitterootsThe Decatur SquareDecatur, GANo Audio link available.
August 25, 2012The BitterootsSmith's Olde BarAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
August 18, 2012The BitterootsSmith's Olde BarAtlanta, GALive audio link
July 27, 2012The BitterootsEddie's AtticDecatur, GANo Audio link available.
July 14, 2012The BitterootsVinylAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
June 29, 2012The BitterootsSmith's Olde BarAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
June 6, 2012The BitterootsRed Brick BreweryAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
May 26, 2012The BitterootsDecatur Arts FestivalDecatur, GANo Audio link available.
May 12, 2012The BitterootsPrivate PartyCovington, GANo Audio link available.
April 28, 2012The BitterootsMoe's Original BBQAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
April 22, 2012The BitterootsThe Dogwood FestivalAtlanta, GALive audio link
March 31, 2012The BitterootsThe Five SpotAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
March 24, 2012The BitterootsNew Street StudiosDecatur, GANo Audio link available.
February 12, 2012The BitterootsEddie's AtticDecatur, GALive audio link
2011
December 6, 2011The BitterootsEddie's AtticDecatur, GALive audio link
November 12, 2011The BitterootsVinylAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
November 6, 2011The BitterootsPrivate PartyAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
October 15, 2011The BitterootsThe Five SpotAtlanta, GALive audio link
October 14, 2011The BitterootsWXIA Channel 11Atlanta, GANo Audio link available.
October 8, 2011The BitterootsOakhust Arts FestivalDecatur, GALive audio link
September 24, 2011The BitterootsSweetwater Brewing CompanyAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
September 7, 2011The BitterootsSmith's Olde BarAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
July 29, 2011The BitterootsRed Brick BreweryAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
July 10, 2011The BitterootsSmith's Olde BarAtlanta, GALive audio link
June 10, 2011The BitterootsEddie's AtticDecatur, GALive audio link
May 20, 2011The BitterootsSmith's Olde BarAtlanta, GALive audio link
May 13, 2011The BitterootsRed Brick BreweryAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
April 23, 2011The BitterootsSweetwater Brewing CompanyAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
April 16, 2011The BitterootsSweetwater 420 FestAtlanta, GALive audio link
March 18, 2011The BitterootsThe Five SpotAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
February 25, 2011The BitterootsThe SolariumDecatur, GANo Audio link available.
February 5, 2011The BitterootsRed Light CafeAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
January 29, 2011The BitterootsSmith's Olde BarAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
2010
November 19, 2010The BitterootsRed Light CafeAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
October 17, 2010The BitterootsGlenlake ParkDecatur, GANo Audio link available.
October 9, 2010The BitterootsOakhust Arts FestivalDecatur, GANo Audio link available.
September 18, 2010The BitterootsSmith's Olde BarAtlanta, GALive audio link
August 28, 2010The BitterootsRed Light CafeAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
August 7, 2010The BitterootsPrivate PartyDecatur, GANo Audio link available.
August 6, 2010The BitterootsRed Brick BreweryAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
August 3, 2010The BitterootsWMLB AM 1690 StudioAtlanta, GALive audio link
July 24, 2010The BitterootsRed Rabbit PizzaNorcross, GALive audio link
June 26, 2010The BitterootsRed Light CafeAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
June 16, 2010The BitterootsSmith's Olde BarAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
May 22, 2010The BitterootsBlack Diamond GrillAlpharetta, GANo Audio link available.
May 15, 2010The BitterootsDecatur SqaureDecatur, GANo Audio link available.
February 26, 2010The BitterootsRed Light CafeAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
2009
November 14, 2009The BitterootsThe Friends SchoolDecatur, GANo Audio link available.
October 30, 2009The BitterootsPrivate PartyAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
June 7, 2009The BitterootsThe SolariumDecatur, GANo Audio link available.
May 16, 2009The BitterootsOakhust GardenDecatur, GANo Audio link available.
April 26, 2009The BitterootsLake Claire AmphitheaterAtlanta, GANo Audio link available.
2008
November 22, 2008The BitterootsPrivate PartyDecatur, GALive audio link
June 8, 2008The BitterootsThe SolariumDecatur, GALive audio link
May 17, 2008The BitterootsPrivate PartyDecatur, GANo Audio link available.

Top Venues

  • Eddie's Attic26
  • Smith's Olde Bar25
  • Northside Tavern14
  • Private Party13
  • The Hummingbird9
  • Madlife7
  • Visulite Theatre7
  • Red Light Cafe7
  • Buffington's6
  • Napoleon’s6

Top Cities

  • Atlanta, GA104
  • Decatur, GA71
  • Macon, GA26
  • Milledgeville, GA18
  • Athens, GA15
  • Roswell, GA11
  • Woodstock, GA10
  • Savannah, GA7
  • Charlotte, NC7
  • Covington, GA7

Top Cities

  • Atlanta, GA104
  • Decatur, GA71
  • Macon, GA26
  • Milledgeville, GA18
  • Athens, GA15
  • Roswell, GA11
  • Woodstock, GA10
  • Savannah, GA7
358 shows in log (2003–2025, excluding Allgood)
267 linked Archive recordings
91 upload targets
35 shows played in 2025
~980 estimated lifetime shows (your running total)
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2003 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 Shows per year (from show log)

Bands

Each band page includes year filtering + search, plus “live audio link” when an Archive recording exists.
Astro Dawg
1 shows • 0 recordings linked
Harvest Moon – The Music of CSN&Y
1 shows • 1 recordings linked
Jupiter Coyote
12 shows • 10 recordings linked
Mike Killeen Band
5 shows • 1 recordings linked
Pencil Me In
1 shows • 1 recordings linked
Soulhound
1 shows • 0 recordings linked
The Bitteroots
214 shows • 151 recordings linked
The Core
35 shows • 33 recordings linked
The Druthers
2 shows • 1 recordings linked
Tribute: A Celebration of The Allman Brothers Band
83 shows • 66 recordings linked
Wayne Healy Band
1 shows • 1 recordings linked
Wolves, Lower
2 shows • 2 recordings linked

Reconciliation notes

Data sources: Bill Taylor show log (2003–2025) + Archive.org recording links captured in the log. Some Archive.org uploads may be missing if they weren’t linked in the log. · Built using an AI-assisted archival workflow
Last build: December 15, 2025