The Georgia Thunderbolts

The Georgia Thunderbolts are an American rock band from Rome, Georgia. Formed in 2015, the band released their debut album Can We Get a Witness through Mascot Records in 2021.

The Georgia Thunderbolts
Origin	Rome, Georgia, U.S.
Genres	Hard rock southern rock
Years active	2015–Present
Labels	Mascot Records Mascot Label Group
Members	TJ Lyle Riley Couzzourt Logan Tolbert Zach Everett Bristol Perry
Website	georgiathunderbolts.com

History

The band began with high school classmates Couzzourt and Perry before growing to include Everett.^[1] The group then began touring by opening up for artists such as Black Stone Cherry, The Kentucky Headhunters, and Blackberry Smoke.^[1] They're managed by Richard Young of the Headhunters.^[2] After a performance caught the attention of Mascot Label Group's North American President Ron Burman, the group was immediately signed to the label.^[2] The group released their self-titled debut EP in 2020, which was covered by Rolling Stone Magazine and Classic Rock Magazine.^[1][3] Shortly thereafter, the band's performance at Americanafest was chosen by Wide Open Country as one of the best moments of the festival.^[4]

Their debut album Can We Get A Witness was released on October 15, 2021, through Mascot Records. No Depression wrote favorably about the project, calling it "a good one from some up-and-coming good ol' boys looking for a sweet home of their own."^[5] The single "Be Good To Yourself" was selected by both Rolling Stone Magazine and Classic Rock Magazine as one of the best songs of the week.^[6][7] To support the album, they opened for Black Stone Cherry on their fall US tour,^[8] and also performed a session for Paste Magazine.^[9]

Discography

Albums

• Can We Get A Witness (2021)

EPs

• The Georgia Thunderbolts (2020)

Singles

• "Lend A Hand"
• "Looking For A Friend"
• "Take It Slow"
• "Be Good To Yourself"
• "It's Alright"
• "Can I Get A Witness"

References

1. Ling, Dave (November 11, 2020). "Southern rock is alive and well and its name is The Georgia Thunderbolts". Louder Sound. Classic Rock Magazine. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
2. "The Georgia Thunderbolts Sign Label Deal with Mascot Records; Kentucky Headhunter's Richard Young for Management; United Talent Agency for North American Live Concert Bookings". The Country Note. August 22, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
3. Freeman, Jon (August 10, 2020). "RS Country Music Picks: Week of August 10th". Rolling Stone Country. Rolling Stone Magazine. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
4. "8 Unforgettable Moments From the 2021 AmericanaFest". Wide Open Country. September 28, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
5. Britt, Grant. "The Georgia Thunderbolts Bring a Blast from Rock's Past". No Depression. No Depression Magazine. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
6. Glass, Polly (July 19, 2021). "Tracks of the Week: new music from The Wildhearts, Joanne Shaw Taylor and more". Louder Sound. Classic Rock Magazine. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
7. Freeman, Jon (July 19, 2021). "RS Country Music Picks for the Week of July 19th". Rolling Stone Country. Rolling Stone Magazine. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
8. Childers, Chad (August 27, 2021). "Black Stone Cherry Book Fall 2021 Tour Dates". Loudwire. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
9. "The Georgia Thunderbolts – Full Session". Paste. Paste Magazine. Retrieved November 4, 2021.