Cigarettes @ Sunset on Possum Rock, Touring & Mountain Roots

Country rock band Cigarettes @ Sunset joins Bar Conversations to talk about their new EP Possum Rock and the journey from the Blue Ridge Mountains to life on the road. Featuring Garrett Dellinger, Wells Whitman, Sarah Vann, Ryland Bagbey, and Ethan Moore, the band reflects on how friendships formed in the Boone and Banner Elk, North Carolina area helped shape their sound, along with the mountain culture and musical influences. From “loitering” and making music together to landing a debut with Lost Highway Records, Cigarettes @ Sunset shares how their chemistry became the foundation for their growing success.The band also dives into the making of Possum Rock, including tracks like Theresa, Old Bleached Hair, Leave You (If It’s the Right Thing To Do), and My Fix, exploring everything from rowdy heartbreak to deeply personal storytelling. They also talk about touring with Dexter and The Moonrocks, Ole 60, and heading overseas with Rainbow Kitten Surprise, plus what fans can expect from their high-energy live shows and what’s ahead in 2026.Jonathan's Drinking: Southern Star Paragon Cask Strength