About
At the core of Rough Shop are two former members of One Fell Swoop, one of St. Louis’ most celebrated roots/folk/whatever groups. Throughout the ‘90s, Swoop released three records, played Farm Aid and toured Europe — and then called it quits in 2003. Principal songwriters John Wendland and Andy Ploof regrouped, adding the voice of Anne Tkach, a veteran of both Hazeldine and Nadine. They now perform as an acoustic trio and as an electric outfit featuring Spencer Marquart on drums. The Riverfront Times named them Best New Band in 2004 and The St. Louis Music Awards gave them the Critic’s Choice for Best Americana Artist in 2006. The Riverfront Times also named Here Today as One of the Best Ten Local Releases Of 2008.
Recent Press
Stubby’s House of Christmas review of Just Because It Was Christmas
Riverfront Times review of Just Because It Was Christmas
There Stands the Glass review of Just Because It Was Christmas
