Truckstop Honeymoon

Biography

Truckstop Honeymoon is an American acoustic duo consisting of husband and wife Mike West and Katie West (née Katie Euliss). The band's origins trace back to New Orleans, where Katie Euliss developed her musical foundation by performing in the streets of the French Quarter, learning to play wash-tub bass, blues piano, and guitar. This street-performing background deeply influenced the duo's approach to music, instilling in them a raw, authentic performance style that would become central to their artistic identity.

The duo is known for their highly personal and autobiographical songwriting approach, which emphasizes honesty and emotional directness. Their musical style blends elements of bluegrass, alt country, honky tonk, and Americana, creating a distinctive sound that reflects their roots in traditional American music while maintaining a contemporary sensibility. Through their discography, which includes at least five studio albums, Truckstop Honeymoon has built a dedicated following within the Americana and roots music communities, though they maintain a relatively modest mainstream popularity profile.

Fun Facts

• Katie Euliss learned to play wash-tub bass and blues piano by performing in the streets of the French Quarter in New Orleans, demonstrating an early commitment to street-level musicianship
• The duo's songwriting is notably autobiographical and personal, with their fifth album 'Great Big Family' continuing this tradition of deeply honest, life-based storytelling
• Truckstop Honeymoon operates as a husband-and-wife acoustic duo, combining their musical talents in an intimate performance format

Members

• Katie West
• Mike West

Musical Connections

Key Collaborators

• Mike West - Husband and co-founder of Truckstop Honeymoon, performs as the male half of the acoustic duo (All Truckstop Honeymoon albums including Great Big Family) [Ongoing]

Discography

Albums

Top Tracks

1. Johnny And June (Delivery Boy)
2. Magnolia Tree (Delivery Boy)
3. Howlin' at the Moon (Hiram and Huddie Vol. 1 Hiram)
4. Wichita (Diamonds In The Asphalt)
5. Walk Of Shame (Christmas In Ocala)
6. Bad Attitude (Diamonds In The Asphalt)
7. The Woman You Married (Delivery Boy)
8. Your Mother Is a Sociopath (Steamboat in a Cornfield)
9. Waffle House Booth (Delivery Boy)
10. Rockabilly Debutante (Diamonds In The Asphalt)

External Links

• Spotify
• [Wikipedia](Not found in search results)
• MusicBrainz