Based in Atlanta, Georgia, garage rocker Rod Hamdallah (who is originally from Clifton, NJ) has been tearing up the southeast music scene since he was old enough to have his first drink. By age 16, Rod was soaking up garage rock and southern delta blues and mastering it technically at a relentless pace. Subsequently influenced by early soul sounds, Hamdallah took his music to yet another level; and by age 17 he was sharing the stage with influential artists such as blues prodigy Sean Costello, Jack White mentor Dexter Romweber and many, many more.

The elements in Rod’s original music are rooted in blues, garage and early soul. Dark storytelling and American roots music also play a big part in his songwriting. He creates a sound reminiscent of artists such as Flat Duo Jets, Captain Beefheart and the Black Keys. He has toured the US and the world as the guitarist for the Legendary Shack Shakers, and the Dirt Daubers (both with Colonel J.D. Wilkes).

Think About It, Hamdallah’s debut, was initially released in 2014. Now Hound Gawd! has pressed the album to vinyl for the first time ever. It is a wailing garage-rock stomper with bluesy, lo-fi vocals coursing throughout its five tracks. The single "Think About It" keeps your head bobbing with its dirty guitar and punk rock attitude, while his soulful vocals rivet the listener throughout. "Carry You Home," a bluesy western tune, features Colonel J.D. Wilkes on both banjo and an almost-dreamy sounding Wurlitzer piano part.

Crafting a sound based on personal experience, dynamic variation and melodic vocals, Rod Hamdallah stands poised to take this show on the road -- all around the world! Because, for Rod, a hunger for making and playing music is his hallmark. It is an undeniable quality running through his very soul.