Biography:

The Poorly Governed is an Alternative Country/Blues group based in Fort Worth, TX.  The band's style encompasses a variety of influence to create a new, innovative sound of modern southern music.  The band takes their love of classic country & blues and mixes it with fresh intuition to create a flavor of Americana with an identity of its own. 

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What started as a cover band among lifelong friends Barrett Monk & Mark Belding grew to much more as the group began writing original material with new band mate Alexander Seames.  Monk brought his classically trained vocal talents and skilled harmonica & western swing influenced guitar rhythms.  Belding brought master instrumentation and knowledge of the Texas music scene, having experienced playing live & tracking with artists such as Chance Ray & the Good Sinners, Left Arm Tan, & more.   

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The band created an acoustic based sound and a multi-vocal format after incorporating vocalist Emily Fitzgerald and her dynamic blues influence. The Poorly Governed began performing full band after teaming up with percussionist Chad Solis.

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The Poorly Governed have opened for legendary artists such as Gary P. Nunn, Shenandoah, and continue to play regularly in the DFW metroplex.