Genre: Alternative Rock/Punk
Recommended If You Like: No Doubt, Garbage, Destroy Boys
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
The Gully Boys origin story plays out like the perfect domino effect. While sorting vintage clothes in a Minneapolis-area thrift store in 2016, Kathy Callahan (she/her) shared her dream of becoming a vocalist with their co-worker, Nadirah McGill (they/them). After encouraging a friend from middle school, Natalie Klemond (she/her), to join the trio on bass, Nadi picked up a pair of drumsticks and counted off a cover of Best Coast’s “Girlfriend.”
Gully Boys had officially been born. Having to master their instruments on the fly, the band's sound grew quickly - taking inspiration from 90's icons like No Doubt, Garbage, and Hole. After 2 years of relentless gigging, Gully Boys released a collection of demos, Not So Brave in 2018, earning Best New Band honors from their hometown City Pages and sharing the stage with everyone from The Hold Steady to Third Eye Blind.
The band’s Phony EP arrived in late 2019 right as the live music industry came to a screeching halt. They released their 'Favorite Son' in 2021 followed by singles ‘See You See’ (2022) and ‘Optimist’ (2023). The band has continued sharing stages with artists like Nova Twins, Motion City Soundtrack, Destroy Boys and Bad Bad Hats.
ABOUT ALTERNATING CURRENTS
Founded in 2017 by the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP), Alternating Currents is a free, multi-day festival powered by DDP in collaboration with placemaking partners Downtown Bettendorf Organization and Rock Island Downtown Alliance. With hundreds of events spanning music, film, comedy, and visual art, AC transforms downtown spaces into creative playgrounds for all.
Presented by: Regional Development Authority & Rhythm City Casino Resort
Major Partners: Rubberstamps.net, Scott County Regional Authority
Accessibility Sponsor: Bechtel Trust
Arts Partner: Quad Cities Cultural Trust
Additional Support: Estes Construction, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Nature’s Treatment of Illinois, The Last Picture House, MidAmerican Energy, Express Employment Professionals
Media Partners: KWQC, Quad-City Times & Dispatch-Argus, Townsquare Media, Planet 93.9, WQPT
Producing Partner: Hive Event Consulting
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