Gully Boys
The Gully Boys origin story begins in the aisles of a Minneapolis thrift shop. Vocalist/guitarist
Kathy Callahan (she/her) and co-worker Nadirah McGill (they/them) spent their days sharing
dreams and building a friendship amongst racks of forgotten treasures. When Kathy confided
her desire to sing in a band, it set off a groundswell of events: Nadi grabbed a pair of
drumsticks, and the two invited middle school friend Natalie Klemond (she/her) to join on bass.
From there, a cover of Best Coast’s “Girlfriend” marked the start of a journey fueled by
undeniable chemistry, channeling the raw energy of legends like No Doubt, Garbage, and Hole
into a sound that’s galvanizingly Gully.
Grounded in a bond as fierce as their sound, Gully Boys’ electrifying live performances have
earned them spots on SXSW stages, Audiotree sessions, and tours alongside Nova Twins,
Motion City Soundtrack, Destroy Boys, Bad Bad Hats, and more. From the iconic stage at
Minneapolis’ First Avenue to national gigs that defy expectations, Gully Boys capture an ethos
of equal parts anger and tenderness—fueling a journey that feels like it’s just getting started.
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