- From Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
- An old-time/country/comedy string band formed by Lester and Mike Armistead (father/son), Leroy Troy and Kent Blanton.
- They performed frequently at the Grand Ole Opry, often with Marty Stuart.
- 2003, recorded first album Barnyard Frolic
(Spring Fed).
- 2011, released Poor Leroy’s Almanac album (Spring Fed).
- 2012, released Screams From The Holler
album (Spring Fed).
- 2013, released Tales From Short Mountain
album (Spring Fed).
- 2014, Lester Armistead died at the age of 71.
Tennessee Mafia Jug Band, The
