our story begins
with seasoned musicians, each professionally groomed and respected in a variety of
communities and musician circles, dedicated to this singular project following their dreams to meld incredible music and musicianship. Involved in many projects individually, their desire to put something truly magical together persisted.
To the stage they bring their roots - rock, bluegrass, soul, folk, country, and other influences - merging their colorful musicianship in tribute to musician and songwriter Chris Stapleton. In seizing this opportunity, their sound is designed like no other band paying tribute to the legendary performer. While their construct maintains the integrity of Chris Stapleton originals, their soulful energy and heartfelt solos color each masterfully composed song. The vibe of the musicians is fresh and forward.
After making their debut in 2025, Tennessee Whiskey Revival is quickly becoming the go-to tribute band showcasing the magic of Chris Stapleton in the Northwoods and beyond.
scott
LEAD VOCALS, LEAD GUITAR
Scott Kirby is one of Northern Wisconsin's most prolific and versatile musicians, performing around 200 gigs per year. His journey through the music world has taken him from the grand stages of America's Got Talent and Big Top Chautauqua to the intimate settings of supper clubs and dive bars across the Midwest. Kirby's performances have graced venues as diverse as the House of Blues, the Hard Rock Cafe, and even the street corners of Broadway in Nashville and the subway platforms of New York City.
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Kirby's unique sound, which he calls "Bluecountry-Folkgrass," is a captivating blend of Americana that resonates deeply with his audience. His soulful delivery and heartfelt lyrics have earned him a dedicated following and high praise from critics. As Jer from SleepingBagStudios puts it, "Scott has always had the gift without a doubt – but hearing him put it to such extraordinary use with such precision, power, and skill is nothing but pure joy to experience."
carolyn
VOCALS
Inspired at a young age by musicians such as Susan Tedeschi and Bonnie Raitt, Carolyn harnesses the power of her voice to make you feel things. She began her career by joining her dad's blues band at 16 and gained confidence to perform with ease and emotion. She has performed in various bands such as Deja Blu, Carolyn Jo and Company, Arvon, Nicolet Dropouts, Soul Child, and Carolyn Jo and the Groove Show.
Carolyn performs solo, and as a duet with singer-songwriter Joni Clare, as well as provide the soulful female vocals for Tennessee Whiskey Revival. She is grateful to be playing with a band of seasoned musicians who focus on dynamics and songs that are fun for both musicians and audience. With a blues, rock and americana feel, she takes you on a sweet musical journey.
charlie
BASS GUITAR, UPRIGHT BASS
Charlie is a multifaceted musician, songwriter, and producer known for a unique sound blending R&B, rock, and soul. After a decade on the road, he logged thousands of miles playing bass with the nationally touring The Giving Tree Band. Now based in Wisconsin Rapids, Charlie channels his experience into his own writing. As a certified sound engineer, he owns and operates White Cedar Studios and leads the production company Sounds Great Charlie. He brings a musician's ear and a producer's precision to every project.
dan
STEEL GUITAR, BANJO, DOBRO, GUITAR, VOCALS
Dan’s passion for music began at the age of six, when he first strummed his dad’s old Gibson guitar. The instrument was so large that it had to rest beside him on the bed because he was too small to hold it upright in his lap. As he grew, his love for music only deepened, expanding from guitar to banjo and eventually to the dobro.
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Raised in rural northwestern Wisconsin, Dan spent much of his childhood making music at family gatherings with his father, brothers, aunts, uncles, and many cousins. By his mid-teens, he was performing at clubs and festivals with a couple of bands.
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In his twenties, Dan was introduced to the pedal steel guitar and immediately fell in love with it. From that point on, the path was set. For more than four decades, he has performed a wide range of music with numerous bands across the United States and Canada—and he has no plans to retire any of his instruments anytime soon.
kevin
PERCUSSION
Kevin was raised in the Boston area. He began his drumming career at the young age of five, attending private drum lessons with Berklee College of Music adjunct faculty member, Mr. Carl Goodwin. Kevin learned rudimental, orchestral, jazz, blues, and rock drumming well into his teen years. Kevin gained invaluable rudimental, writing, and arranging experience as a snare drummer for the world class competitive drum and bugle corps, Defenders, of Plymouth County, for eight years. In addition, Kevin began to perform in his first rock band with his brother at the age of 16, in bars throughout the suburbs of Boston.
Kevin’s first touring experience came when he joined the Michael Charles Blues Band, out of Chicago. Kevin moved on to arranging and teaching high school marching drumlines in Massachusetts, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Today, Kevin teaches percussion at the Campanile Center for the Arts, and the Lakeland Union High School.
mark
KEYBOARD
A versatile keyboardist, Mark provides the textural foundation and depth that defines the band's melodic, country sound. Classically trained, yet steeped in modern genres, Mark seamlessly blends intricate harmonites with driving rhythms drawing inspiration from the soulful groove of Herbie Hancock, along with blues keyboard players such as Pinetop Perkins, Otis Span, Memphis Slim, and Champion Jack DuPree.
