Mississippi Kites

Mississippi Kites are an Americana band from Columbia, SC. Formed in the spring of 2012; the band consists of guitarist and lead singer Stevie Patt, bassist Kevin Pettit and drummer Matt Bridges. This groove based band is deeply steeped in early rock and roll, blues and archetypal country. Stevie is a veteran of the NYC and Columbia blues and rock scenes and rhythm section Bridges and Pettit have been playing throughout SC and Georgia since the late 1980’s. Just listen to the songs. There is a strong connection to 50's and 60's music with a strong emphasis on rhythm and blues, country, rock and roll and surf guitar. A few of the former bands that the Kites have been in include Irene’s Kitchen, The Johnny Cock Rings, Loch Ness Johnny, Bare Knuckle Champions and Delta Swagger. The debut ep of three songs was recorded by Stevie Patt at his home studio and mastered at Studio B in Charlotte, NC.

West Columbia, SC