Rocks like: Cracker, LSU, and Jane’s Addiction
Aunt Bettys on Myspace | Band on Artist Direct | Michael Knott on ITunes

Jesus, would ya help me find my way?
Would ya send me some money in the mail?

Michael Knott, Christian art-rocker, social outcast, freelance artist, and former front runner for the Velvet Revolver gig, got his start as an eccentric young artist (banned from many Christian bookstores) with his rock outfit Aunt Bettys. Despite being introduced to Michael Knott through his music video for a solo song entitled “Tattoo” in which he is covered in oatmeal more oft than not, the self-titled Aunt Bettys CD is the Knott project that has wowed me for years and will likely do so for years to come.

The first time I heard “Rock and Roll” on a mixtape my wife made me while we were still dating, my ears immediately perked up. …more… »