Today, I’d like to introduce the Pork Tornadoes, a lively cover band coming from Cedar Falls, Iowa. Known as a powerhouse party band, they’ve graced the stages of major bars, festivals, and events in the Midwest.
Now, you might be wondering about their unique name. Well, it’s quite a story. The band went through several name changes in search of the perfect fit. Then, one day, a tornado hit a local pig farm, and a radio DJ coined the term “pork tornado.” Despite the sympathy for the pigs, it clicked for the band, and they knew they had found the name they were looking for.
One of the most popular videos from this artist features their rendition of the country hit song, Tennessee Whiskey. Originally written in 1981 by David Allen Coe, it was included in his album with the same title.
Despite only reaching number 77 on the Billboard chart, the song gained immense popularity when another country singer, George Jones, covered it just two years later, propelling it to number two on the charts. In 2015, American singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton released his own R&B-influenced version of the song, which soared to the number one spot on the Hot Country Billboard chart.
The Pork Tornadoes brought to life a stunning version of “Tennessee Whiskey”, leaving everyone in awe. Prepare yourself to be impressed by how the band performed.
Since the video was uploaded on YouTube in 2017, it has garnered 8.5 million views and 57K likes.
One wrote, “This is amazing! For anyone that loves country, rock, or just great music this just kicks it!! Your voice is gorgeous!!! I’ve already watched it 3 times now and just love it! Esp. During these times, without concerts, other people love the same things… This fills that emptiness! Thank you for the excellence!”