This is: Snake and the Rabbit
Snake and the Rabbit
Genres: Folk, Americana, Shoegaze
Hometown: Pensacola, FL
Originally from San Diego, Snake and the Rabbit use the lessons they’ve learned on the road to create their unique blend of Americana music. Their music is heavily influenced by Psychedelic folk, American blues, Outlaw Country and lo-fi Rock. The result is a sound they call COWGIRL SURF. The band, husband and wife Brett and Leanna “Lee” Patterson, have been married since 2010 and playing as Snake and the Rabbit since 2020.
When live music stopped during the pandemic, Brett and Lee started performing weekly live streams on social media and gained a following. These live stream performances allowed the two musicians to hone their craft and perfect their sound. Now, they are known for intimate, engaging live performances where Lee’s haunting vocals are always the main attraction. It was also during the pandemic that the band started writing the songs that would eventually become the album, “Cowgirl Surf”.
“Cowgirl Surf” is the first self-produced album from Snake and the Rabbit. It has a “dusty, outlaw Americana sound that feels homey and a little bit dangerous.” (YabYum) The album touches on themes of love, coming-of-age, friendship and the call for adventure. At just under 32 minutes long, the 7 tracks showcase Lee’s skill as a songwriter and the band’s proficiency as DIY musicians. The album was self-produced with both Lee and Brett engineering, performing and mixing every aspect of the recordings at their home studio, Swamp Records.
After releasing Cowgirl Surf in July 2024, the band has been touring and performing across the US with acts like Emily Nenni, The Heartless Bastards and The Rocket Summer. Currently located in Pensacola, FL the band regularly tours through Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, Texas and Colorado. They are currently in-studio working on new music and a national tour for Summer 2025.
Snake and the Rabbit is:
Lee Patterson - Vocals and guitar
Brett Patterson - Bass and backing vocals
Chicken - Drums
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Check out the band's official website at snakeandtherabbit.com
Follow the band on social media at instagram.com/snakeandtherabbit