Hailing from the depths of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Tensas & The Mourners are a genre-defying duo known for their dark, electrifying blend of roots rock. Fusing the raw, stripped-down energy of The White Stripes with the gypsy punk chaos of Gogol Bordello and the gritty storytelling of Tom Waits, they deliver a visceral live experience that is as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.
Fronted by the haunting vocals and guitar work of Tensas, the band is rounded out by Desha, a powerhouse multi-instrumentalist whose dynamic performances on drums, trumpet, piano, and bass bring a thrilling, ever-shifting energy to the stage. Known for frequently swapping instruments mid-show—sometimes playing two at once—the duo turns every performance into a spectacle of musicianship and emotion. They also love featuring other musicians occasionally, and no two shows are ever the same!