Made up of three members:
dual lead singer-guitarists J. Scott Howard and Emmett DeGuvera and
bassist Andy Jensen. With their unique southwestern sound, Tramps & Thieves
have become a cherished staple in the Arizona music scene.
The band is currently working on their fourth independent
release, following up previous efforts Mill Ave. Cowboys,
Spittin’ Into the Wind, and Perennials. Tramps & Thieves
continue to play to packed audiences around the Valley, including
shows with Jason Isbell, Los Guys, Shurman, Ghetto Cowgirl,
and Arizona’s other treasured rock band, Roger Clyne & the
Peacemakers.
Tramps & Thieves remain one of the few Arizona bands
that release authentic, independent music with their original
line-up. Fusing rock n’ roll with alternative, folk,
americana and country music, Tramps & Thieves have developed
a sound that fits in well in the southwest. Taking their
name from the Cher hit, "Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves," Tramps & Thieves
count Tom Petty, Black Crowes, The Jayhawks, Waylon Jennings,
The Band, Wilco, and others as influences. If they sound
familiar, you might have heard their hit, “Porcupine
Jacket,” in the 2008 teen comedy major motion picture
release, Sex Drive.