Long Underwear Bands: after Unionsuit, came The Union Suits.

What can you say about a band influenced by the great John Prine (1946-2020) and who call themselves “The Union Suits.” Well, for a Long Underwear Band, that's pretty good company and a darn good name. They call Minneapolis home, a place where nearly everyone wears long johns of one sort or another. You have to if you want to survive the winters way up there in the north.

Their music is good and easy to listen to with meaningful lyrics. It's evident they have a great time performing. Their first album was released in 2012 entitled “You Got the Wrong Guy” by Joketown Records Company. And, no joke, their album cover features a police lineup with one band member wearing a blue jacket over his red union suit. The guy wears red union suits as evidenced by photos of him warming up that guitar and playing on stage while frequently wearing open neck shirt collars with his long red underwear prominently displayed underneath:

The Union Suits have been referred to as “the best rockabilly band in the Twin Cities.” As hillbillies playing rock music, no wonder their wearing long, one-piece buttoned-down underwear is appropriate. You could say these talented guys have tons of fun right down to their underwear. On cold Minnesota nights, they and their audience most assuredly stay warm playing and listening to great music while wearing their long underwear.

Added November 14, 2022: