About

Bettin' On The Mule

Hometown Rock Pioneers

Formed in early 2017, ‘Hometown Rock’ pioneers Bettin' On The Mule from Rockmart, Georgia are rooted in grit, groove, and the golden era of guitar-driven music. Born in the heart of the South, the band built their reputation where it counts, on stage. Their live shows are a full-throttle ride through hard truths, good times, and the kind of songs that stick with you long after the lights go down. Whether it’s a packed-out club, a hometown festival, a fun fair, or a private event, Bettin’ On The Mule shows up with everything they’ve got, every single time. Known for their nonstop shows and with their unique sound, the artists bring a distinctive energy and vibe to their performances. BOTM's vast musical catalogue enables their set list to include all the crowd favorites as well as their own original songs. All with the goal of getting everyone up and keeping them dancing. 

Depicting a signature style which seamlessly blends Southern Rock, Classic Rock, and Country, Bettin' on the Mule present a fascinating and soulful new genre - "Hometown Rock."  The band has had two of their most recent singles, "Small Town" and "Long Live Country Boy" featured on iHeartRadio and radio stations 94.9 Atlanta, GA, 105.7 Augusta, GA and 96.5 Macon The Bull's Backyard Country. The show also named BOTM their "Artist of the Week". The single "Small Town" was featured on the show for 5 consecutive weeks. 

Two of Bettin' On The Mule's EP releases were recorded at the studio of Jackyl lead singer Jessie James Dupree's Cock of the Walk Studio. As well as, produced and engineered by acclaimed engineer Jeff Tomei.

A great milestone as an completely independent artist, Bettin' On The Mule has achieved tens of thousands of total organic streams and their original music has been heard on many stations all over the world including the U.S., U.K., Switzerland, Germany, and Brazil. The band has been featured in publications such as Tennessee Star, Marietta Daily Journal, NorthWest Georgia News, Shoutout Atlanta Magazine to name a few. 

Members have been honored to have opened for National, Regional and Local acts such as The Lacs, The Georgia Thunderbolts, Jeff Rogers Band, Kinchafoonee Cowboys, Quiet Riot, Drivin N Cryin, Michael Allman, Humble Pie and more.

 The band has played many exciting venues all over the southeast including, The North Georgia Fair, The Cave Spring Motorcycle Rally and Musicfest, Taste and Brews Festival, Hi-Fi Clyde's (Chattanooga), Angel City Motorcycle Rally, Sixes Tavern, Madlife Stage & Studios, Chattahoochee Mountain Fair, The Great Locomotive Chase Festival, The Cleburne County Fair (Alabama) and Kennesaw Pigs n Peaches BBQ Festival, The Bus (Tennessee), Chevelles 66 (North Carolina) and Hammerheads (Florida) in addition to many others.

As their journey unfolds, Bettin' On The Mule remains dedicated to delivering electrifying live shows, gaining new fans and crafting exceptional music for the times to come. Bringing their "Hometown Rock" to the masses.

Music

Shows

Our Upcoming Events

Date Event Location
Bettin' On The Mule BRAG Event (Bicycle Riders Across Georgia), Cave Spring, GA BRAG Event (Bicycle Riders Across Georgia), Cave Spring, GA
Bettin' On The Mule Easy Street, Centre, AL Easy Street, Centre, AL
Bettin' On The Mule The Well, Cumming, GA The Well, Cumming, GA
Bettin' On The Mule Sixes Tavern, Cartersville, GA Sixes Tavern, Cartersville, GA
Bettin' On The Mule Rocco's Pub, Jasper, GA Rocco's Pub, Jasper, GA
Bettin' On The Mule 37 Main, Buford, Georgia 37 Main, Buford, Georgia
Bettin' On The Mule Riverfront Nights, Chattanooga, TN Riverfront Nights, Chattanooga, TN
Bettin' On The Mule Hi-Fi Clydes, Chattanooga, TN Hi-Fi Clydes, Chattanooga, TN
Bettin' On The Mule 278 South, Hiram, GA 278 South, Hiram, GA
Bettin' On The Mule Canton Icehouse, Canton, GA Canton Icehouse, Canton, GA
Bettin' On The Mule SuBourbon Rock & Oyster Bar, Kennesaw, GA SuBourbon Rock & Oyster Bar, Kennesaw, GA
Bettin' On The Mule Hoschton Fall Festival, Hoschton, GA Hoschton Fall Festival, Hoschton, GA
Bettin' On The Mule Pickle Festival, Cave Spring, GA Pickle Festival, Cave Spring, GA
Bettin' On The Mule Downtown Jasper Live, Jasper, GA Downtown Jasper Live, Jasper, GA
Bettin' On The Mule Good Ole Days, Cumming, GA Good Ole Days, Cumming, GA
Bettin' On The Mule Rocco's Pub, Jasper, GA Rocco's Pub, Jasper, GA

BAND MEMBERS

Jacob Wilson - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Bass

Rick Norris - Drums, Vocals

Brandon Wilson - Lead Guitar, Vocals

Phil Beavers - Lead Guitar, Vocals

Shannon “Beef” Wilson - Bass, Vocals

Videos

Press

Selection of press articles

The Story Behind “Gypsy Woman” — Bettin on the Mule’s Journey Through Heartache and Hometown Rock - New Music Release Radar 

http://indiemusicspin.com/gypsy-woman-by-bettin-on-the-mule-%f0%9f%8e%b6/ 

http://www.avaliveradio.com/gypsy-woman-by-bettin-on-the-mule-a-raw-reckoning-with-love-and-illusion/

IssueWire on X: "Bettin’ On The Mule to Release Soul-Stirring New Single “Gypsy Woman” on July 25th https://t.co/Pbzlell7Bx https://t.co/CUV1uzwZ8L" / X

Gypsy Woman Archives - New Music Weekly

Bettin’ On The Mule to film music video in Cartersville July 25 | Entertainment | daily-tribune.com

Music Spotlight: Bettin’ On The Mule – Bethany Writes

Experience the Engaging Crossroads of Country and Southern Rock Music – Bettin’ On The Mule Drop New Single – ArtistPR.com

Bettin' On The Mule Are Stuck in a "Tornado" | RATINGS GAME MUSIC

Bettin’ On The Mule Releases Uplifting New Single Titled “Small Town”

Meet Rick Norris | Drummer for Bettin' On The Mule - SHOUTOUT ATLANTA

Bettin' On The Mule Nominated For Music Awards | Press Release Portal | mdjonline.com

AN INTERVIEW WITH BETTIN’ ON THE MULE – Best of North GA Mountains

Upcoming summer concert series band earns award nominations | Local | northwestgeorgianews.com

Bettin’ On The Mule Releases New Single “Tornado” – A Blend of Classic Rock and Southern Spirit - Melody Maker Magazine

Band Bettin’ On The Mule Announces Release of New Single “Long Live Country Boy” - New Music Radio Network

 

ACCOLADES 

Two-time winners of the Smiley's Entertainment Georgia Music Showcase

Two original songs “Small Town” and “Long Live Country Boy” featured on IHeartradio, 94.9 the Bull Atlanta, Ga, 96.5 Macon, Ga. and 105.7 Augusta, Ga. 

Amassed tens of thousands organic digital streams as a completely independent artist

Named Backyard Country “Artist of the Week".

“Small Town” charted 5 consecutive weeks on Backyard Country Radio Show

International Singer Songwriter Association (ISSA) nominee for Band of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year and Entertainer of the Year two years in a row.

Two-time nominee for Band of the Year by Georgia-Country

The video for “Every Day and Every Night” made its TV debut in March 2025 on Right Now Television

Original song "Every Day and Every Night," debuted at #2 on the Georgia Songbirds top ten countdown

Released their signature beer “Mule Kicker”

Original song "Redneck Rocker," featured on The Georgia Songbirds Radio, New Music Monday Radio Show

 

CONTACT

Booking - booking@bettinonthemule.com or www.facebook.com/bettinonthemule

Text or Call Jacob Wilson - (770) 312-6417 or Rick Norris - (470) 842-4259

Email/PR: bettinonthemule@gmail.com