Now in his fifties, Rod Picott has garnered a cult audience across the U.S. and Europe. He tours tirelessly and continues to receive rave reviews for both his songwriting skills and darkly humorous, compelling live show. A prolific writer, Picott has recently turned his hand to poetry (God In His Slippers, Murmmeration – Mezcalita Press) short fiction (Out Past The Wires – Working Title Farm) and has a novel in the works titled A Bony Right Fist. Born in the small mill town of South Berwick Maine and residing in Nashville TN since 1994 Tell The Truth & Shame The Devil is the latest release from former construction worker Rod Picott. Tour dates can be viewed at www.rodpicott.com “Great writing is all about story, and Rod is a so damn good at story.” – Mary Gauthier “Mesmerizing” – Rolling Stone.com “Songs like Raymond Carver short stories” – Houston Chronicle “A truly great songwriter” – 3rd Coast Music “Seriously gifted” – No Depression