The life of a DIY touring artist is a hard yet rewarding one. Ohio’s Ben Davis, Jr. would be first to admit to it. Back home, Davis fronts the band The Dirt Poor Troubadours, which he hopes to bring with him on the road next year. Until then, he is out on the road performing solo with his twanged-out alternative country sound that mingles rock ’n’ roll soul with honky-tonk. He is also introducing the nation to his band’s self-titled album. Davis gave Lagniappe a little insight into his world while on the road.

Ben Davis Jr.

Ben Davis Jr. is brushing off the Dirt Poor Troubadours for a solo show at Moe’s Aug. 22.

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