Five things to know about Skinners Cage by Big John Bates: Noirchestra

Big John Bates: Noirchestra
Skinners Cage | Rookie Records
The third album to come from the tireless touring machine that is Big John Bates, Big John Bates: Noirchestra now finds the musician stepping out into slightly different terrain. The songs are less full-on rock attack and more exploring of textures and variations while still working firmly in the Americana Noir genre the band is known for.
It’s a very good fit having the trio of guitarist Bates, bassist Brandy Bones and drummer Ty-