Hank Williams Jamboree -

 Sept 5, 2023  at The Little Red Hen

Hank Williams Centennial Revue -

 Sept 16, 2023  at the Tractor Tavern

Hank Williams Centennial Revue -

Sept 17, 2023  at The Raymond Theatre

Hank Williams Centennial Revue -

Nov 17, 2023  at the Eagles Mother Aerie

THE BAND:

Where were you born?

Crosbytown TX 

What instruments do you play? 

Guitar, Steel, and Dobro

What got you into music? 

I thought guitar  was cool 

Who are few people you've played shows with?

Emmylou Harris, Charlie Daniels, The  Amazing Rhythm Aces, Roy Rogers 

What are some memorable gigs?

Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow Scotland,  Rhythm and Roots Festival in Bristol  TN 

How has Hank Williams influenced you?   

 Hank was a major reason I started playing country music.

Where were you born? 

Fresno, CA

What instruments do you play? 

guitar, piano

What got you into music? 

Probably watching James Burton play with Ricky Nelson on the Ozzie and Harriet tv show planted the seed. 

Who are some interesting or notable people you have played with?

I've been fortunate to work with some very good songwriters like Christy McWilson, Bill White, Eric Apoe, and Gary Minkler.  

Talk about a memorable gig or two?  

The Picketts opening for Johnny Cash was fun, He watched most of our set from the wings and took time in his own set to say nice things about us.  Red Dress opening for Sun Ra was fun, as was Captain Beefheart, both at the Showbox.  The Picketts got to play at the Fillmore too, with NRBQ, the history of the place has a strong presence.

How has Hank Williams' music influenced you? 

Most of my favorite country music is either Hank Williams, or other artists trying to sound like him or write like him.  I spent 15 years with the Honky Tonk Revue, which played mostly Hank songs, and learning all those songs is still my foundation for playing country music.

Where were you born?

Milwaukee,WI

What instruments do you play?

Guitar, Mandolin, Accordion

What got you into music?

Had an Uncle(Curly) who played violin in a Polka band and an older brother who brought home 45's in the late 50's and early 60's -Duane Eddy. Dick Dale,  Freddy King. I rented a guitar and tried to learn them

 Then came the Beatles !!!!!!

Who are some interesting or notable people you have played with?

Most famous was probably Sal Valentino, singer of the Beau Brummels. Recorded 3 albums with San Francisco songwriter Jimmy Silva, Scott McCaughy and The Young Fresh Fellows. John Wesley Harding (Wesley Stace) and the Minstrels in the Gallery.

Talk about a memorable gig or two?

Played at the famous 100 Club in London with the band "Jimm and the Boxes" auditioning for a summer tour of Europe...didn't make the cut.

 4th of July gig at Waterfront Park playing electric versions of Olde English Folksongs dressed in Redcoats (Revolutionary War uniforms).

How has Hank Williams' music influenced you?

Hank's amazing vocals are an inspiration. The yodels and hiccups don't sound affected but are at the service of the song. Keeping it simple is key.

Any other tidbits?

Been singing Hank's songs for a good 25 yrs. ...They never get old

Where were you born?

Mount Vernon, WA

What instruments do you play?

Mostly I play piano and sing, but I also play a little bit of acoustic guitar and various instruments for teaching.

What got you into music?

Hearing my dad strum and sing when I was little and then exploring my parents' record collection. My parents noticed my interest and bought a piano when I was 10. I haven't stopped playing since that day.

Who are some interesting or notable people you've played with?

Lots of the amazing local musicians around the Seattle area! I love playing with my sister, Kate Voss (Opal-Thistle Pistol Sisters) and the two of us with BB Jones (Mannequin BBQ) and also with Cheli O'Bannan, Dan Taylor, Dave Bush, and Craig Corvin in The Loose Heels. I'm excited and honored to play with everyone in this Hank band!!

Talk about a memorable gig or two?

I played a couple of exhilarating gigs with a swing band in Spain once upon a time. One in Madrid at the Johnny Walker Jazz Festival, opening for Earth, Wind, and Fire and another (my favorite) at the San Sebastian Jazz festival. Such a beautiful place! I also love singing and playing in tribute shows like the ones that Dave Harmonson curates as well as the Women In Country summer series at The Royal Room.

How has Hank Williams influneced you?

Hank is for sure my number one musical inspiration. His songs and delivery are so real. I cant get enough. His songs melt my heart.

Any other tidbits?. 

This will be the 5th Hank Williams tribute I've put on and I could not be more thrilled about this group of musicians!! Dave, Kelly, and Ron were in on it with me last year when Kelly realized this would be Hank's 100th birthday. We aim to honor his music and memory with several shows this September. Something I've been dreaming of for decades!

Where were you born?

Eau Claire, WI

What instruments do you play?

Professionally, bass (both upright and electric). I also play guitar and drums for teaching purposes.

What got you into music?

My high school band directors are to blame.

Who are some interesting or notable people you have played with?

Peter Erskine, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Michael Andrew. Locally: Pornadoes/Jaguar Jets, Johnny 7 and the Black Crabs, Sam Cobra

Talk about a memorable gig or two?

Performing in a big band with jazz great & Weather Report alum Peter Erskine on drums. Playing a bill opening for both Styx and Bad Company.

How has Hank Williams influenced you?

Hank really helped to give me an appreciate for how music doesn’t need to be complex to be intricate.

Any other tidbits you'd like to include?

My son is named Hank, in part as tribute to HW.

Where were you born?  

OLYMPIA, WA - HENCE MY SOUTHERN ACCENT.  I'M A KING COUNTY BOY NOW, BUT STILL THURSTON AT HEART. (FAVE STAGE JOKES.)

What instruments do you play?  

DRUMS, HARMONICA, GUITAR

What got you into music?  

MY PARENTS' AND SIX OLDER SIBLINGS' RECORD COLLECTIONS.  COUNTRY AND OLD STANDARDS FROM THE PARENTS SIDE, BEATLES BEATLES BEATLES FROM THE SIBLINGS, ALTHOUGH I BRANCHED OUT A LITTLE INTO THE BRITISH INVASION AND INTO AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC, SPECIALIZING IN '60S AND PRIOR.

Who are some interesting or notable people you have played with?

 CAMI VOSS!!  BUT ALSO CHUCK BERRY, WANDA JACKSON, MIKE MCCREADY AND OTHER PEARL JAM MEMBERS, NANCY WILSON OF HEART, DUFF MCKAGAN, DUFFY BISHOP, SOUND-CHECKED WITH MY HEROES NRBQ!!

Talk about a memorable gig or two?  

CHUCK BERRY!  BACKED HIM AT A CASINO SHOW IN 2008; IT WAS WITHOUT REHEARSAL (HIS STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE), BUT DESPITE A FEW SCARY MOMENTS, HE WAS PLEASED, AND EVEN TIPPED HIS CAP AND BOWED TO ME AT ONE POINT!!

How has Hank Williams influenced you?

 HANK IS LIKE "THE SOURCE" (UNDERSCORED, BOLDFACE, ITALICS, ETC.) FOR COUNTRY MUSIC; I FEEL LIKE HE, AS THE BEATLES DID TOO, TOOK IN ALL THAT CAME BEFORE, AND THEN INFLUENCED ALL THAT CAME AFTER.  I KNOW ALL MY FAVORITE COUNTRY SINGERS WORSHIPPED HIM AND WANTED TO WRITE AND SING LIKE HIM.  I WAS LED KIND OF NATURALLY TO HIM AS A YOUNGSTER LISTENING TO COUNTRY MUSIC AND THEN IMMEDIATELY FELL UNDER HIS SPELL.

Where were you born?

I grew up in Spokane WA

What instruments do you play?

 In public I sing, play fiddle, guitar, mandolin,viola, and sometimes accordion

What got you into music?

I come from a long line of musicicans, particularly women who would have called themselves housewives, but were really professional church organists.

Who are some interesting or notable people you've played with?

Bluegrass legends Laurie Lewis, Kathy Kallick, Molly Tuttle, and Missy Raines; cult-folk icon Jason Webley, Celtic-pop outfit The Clumsy Lovers, and math-rock group Rooftops, to name a few. 

Talk about a memorable gig or two? 

I sang Garth Brooks' "The River" at my 5th grade D.A.R.E graduation....but not before I stepped on the mic cable and pulled it out of the microphone, with a huge-POP- in the speakers for all to enjoy.

How has Hank Williams influenced you?

Hank Williams influenced everyone who plays country or rock music, directly or indirectly. I've been singing "Lovesick Blues" in retirement home since I was 13 years old and first learning to yodel. (Which sounded fantastic, I'm sure you can imagine, sung by a pubescent voice.)