The Rootworkers formed in 2019 in Appignano (Italy), united by a shared passion for delta blues and its most visceral offshoots. Enrico Palazzesi (vocals, guitar, lyrics), Andrea Ballante (guitar), Lorenzo Cespi (bass), and Enrico Bordoni (drums and keyboards) draw on influences from soul, garage, psychedelic rock and contemporary songwriting to craft a sound that’s both distinctive and intense. In 2022, they self-released their debut EP Attack, Blues, Release, followed soon after by the single Dead Flower Blues, launching a prolific period of live shows across Italy. They’ve performed at Seravezza Blues, San Severino Blues, and shared the stage with acts like King Hannah, Sick Tamburo, The Cinelli Brothers, Reverend Beat-Man and Dome La Muerte, among others. In 2025, their first full-length album, Don’t Beat a Dead Horse, is released by Bloos Records, recorded with producer Frankie Wah (Little Pieces of Marmelade) and anticipated by the single Devil on My Bed. The album affirms a more mature and personal songwriting voice, breaking away from blues clichés to explore new expressive possibilities.

NEW ALBUM LP RELEASE on October 17 , 2025