Laurel Knox and the Whitleys are one of the most versatile and unique bands to come out of Southeastern Kentucky in recent years. With influences ranging from country music performers such as Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, and Sturgill Simpson, to rock artists like The Who, Led Zeppelin, and Jack White, throw in a few CCR and Hank III covers and Laurel Knox is sure to have an eclectic, electric vibe that can be enjoyed by all.

The band is comprised of primary members Josh Teague, Mike Cook, and Tyler Dixon, along with many other great musicians that join them from time to time.

The band spent December of 2017, June and July of 2018 recording and mixing their debut album "Smoke from This Altar", which was released August 17th, 2018. The album features all original material written by members of the band dealing with subjects like addiction, loss, abuse, and seeking comfort and redemption in its various forms in various ways; streaming now whereever you listen to music.