The Rented Mules: stubborn Americana music with a twang

Now booking bars, breweries, festivals and backyard parties.

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THE HALF AND HALF IN OUR COFFEE SPILLED ONTO OUR SET LISTS

We’re an alt-country and Americana band out of Chicago, IL. We pride ourselves on original songs written by band members and arranged by the Mule Collective. We also curate and perform covers that reflect the musical heritage of the band and provide additional context for our sound.

The originals

They’re shuffles, story songs, a few slow ones for last call, and the occasional long ride out when the room is up for it. These songs come from the heart and we’re excited about featuring them in our upcoming record, Westward, and playing them for you live.

The covers

They’re alt-country, old time honky-tonk, heartland rock, and country (think Hank Williams not Hank Williams Jr.) played with a jam band’s patience. If a song has a good story or a good groove, it’s fair game, and we’ll deliver it with stubborn Mule reverence.

Half and Half

Stay for more than a cup of coffee. Come for the songs you know. Stick around for the ones you don’t know yet. Friends that bray together stay together!

Shows

Nothing on the calendar right now. Check back soon, or book us for your place.

Booking

Bars, breweries, festivals, weddings, backyards, and stadiums. Tell us the date, the room and roughly how long you want us to play.

Booking contact coming soon.