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2026 USA TOUR

1/9/26 -- GAINESVILLE, FL, 6:00PM
@SWAMP HEAD BREWERY1/23/26 -- MIAMI, FL, 8:00PM
@THE TANK BREWING CO.5/22/26 -- GAINESVILLE, FL, 6:00PM
@SWAMP HEAD BREWERY

"A mix of rock and grunge-funk" - npr

"Unwilling to be tied down to one narrow style" - All Music

"Nimble, garage rock swagger" - Skope

La La La

Troubadour

Singer.

Arrow Right

Wah Wah.

Guitarist

Electric. Acoustic.

Arrow Right

Tap Tap Taparoo

Drummer

As Featured in Modern Drummer...

Arrow Right

2007

kurt reifler, self-titled

In 2007, the first release was described by All Music as a "promising debut." Live performances of all 48 continental states ensued during the "48 in '08 Tour."Bass and assorted guitar parts on the recording are performed by Eddie Arjun.Mixed and mastered by Mark Dann.

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2011

Sure as the swing of a pendulum

In 2011, Reifler teamed up with Kill under the moniker of "Kill Kurt Reifler." The duo recorded the album in Australia and subsequently toured Australia and the USA.Drums on the recording are performed by "Kill."Mixed by Dylan Stoddard. Mastered by Frank Cueto.

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2018

Year Of

In 2018, Kurt Reifler and The Watchdogs toured the United States in support of Year Of, including a live performance on ABC's "Great Day Live," and on WHAS.Videos for Year Of were shot and edited by Nick Goldring. Photos for Year Of by Jennifer Martin.The EP was co-produced by Dylan Stoddard who also performed bass and keys on the recording. Mixed and mastered by Frank Cueto.The Watchdogs feature Nick Goldring on drums and guitar, Dylan Stoddard on bass and keys, Ryan Scott on bass, and Rory Hanka on organ.

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ABC Performance

Malta's 101FM Interview

2019

The Bear

In 2019, Kurt Reifler and The Watchdogs toured the United States in support of The Bear, including live performances on NPR, WFPK, and on WHCQ, Louisville.Videos for The Bear were shot and edited by Nick Goldring. Photos for The Bear by Jennifer Martin.Dylan Stoddard engineered assorted instruments and performed bass and keys on the recording. Mixed and mastered by Frank Cueto.The Watchdogs feature Nick Goldring on drums and guitar, Dylan Stoddard on bass and keys, Ryan Scott on bass, and Rory Hanka on organ.