"World Class Players"
Brint Hannay on Guitar and Pedal Steel
Steve Wolf on Bass
and the Inimitable Barry Hart on drums
Influences
Amos milburn, Joe Turner, Louis Jordan, Bobby Darin, Buddy Holly, Dion Dimucci, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Sam Moore, James Brown, Eddie Condon, Little Willie John, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, The Clovers, Dinah Washington, Robert Johnson, Tampa Red, Tex Jenks Carmen, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Huey Piano Smith, Sonny Boy Williamson, Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf
Sounds Like
BILLY HANCOCK - EAST COAST INDIE POP WITH A SOUTHERN ACCENT
Billy Hancock's music is clearly his own although he has been influenced by numerous artists. His music has a definite southwestern twang, but at the same time an east coast slickness. You may want to check out Billy's music if you like the music, past and present of Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Buddy Holly, John Hammond Jr, The Byrds, Lucinda Williams, and Jimmy Vaughn.
"Billy's music is a bluesy pop rock that's been drenched in swamp water cooked over a Texas Barbecue."
....Shady Lately
Donna has done it all, from her punk rock beginnings to rock to country to alternative, she is a true music voyager. Don't miss her as she and Billy jam it up with old, new, and everything in between. Just like Billy, a truly eclectic performer. CALL FOR TICKET INFORMATION 703-241-9504
Tom Grooms, Public Affairs Director, WMAL/WRQX/WJZW
and myself checking out The new British Walkers CD's.
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WALKER MANIA?
First thing, hello fans and friends. I took the month of April off from performing to do some recording studio work. I shall resume my performance schedule as usual in May.
Although it has not been formally announced as of yet, the rumor mill has been turning out stories that I (meaning my record company) have leased and intend to issue a CD collection of the famous 60’s group, “The British Walkers”. This rumor is entirely true. The CD plus a DVD interview is slated to be released June 15th of this year. Talk of a reunion performance has been circulating as well; this rumor is also true.
At this writing, the wheels are turning and an indefinite numbers of performances are either being discussed or finalized. The shows may go from North Carolina to New York and definitely in the Washington, DC area.
The lineup will be what is considered to be the definitive “British Walkers”. Bobby Howard singing up front, Jack Brooks on bass and vocals, Steve Lacey on drums, and Geoff Richardson (the last guitar player for the group 1967-68) taking the place of the late Jimmy Carter who passed away early this decade on lead guitar and vocals.
These rumors have generated a great many emails from fans all over the world asking about tour dates and CD sales. I intend to answer all of them and release information as it develops.
As it looks now, the lads will be flying in on July 7th with the tour to start shortly thereafter. The CD will contain all of their single releases (they never released an LP) plus a couple of never released surprises. The accompanying DVD interview was recorded just recently.
For more information, email me at billyhancock@msn.com or visit www.britishwalkermusic.com or on their myspace page. A formal press release will follow soon.
Thank all of you Rock n Roll Billy Hancock
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EXCERPTS FROM THE "OUT OF THE DARKNESS" REVIEW BY MARC BRISTOL, BLUE SUEDE NEWS
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The show opens on a slight rewrite of Roosevelt Sykes’ “Dirty Mutha Fah Ya” as a Real Mutha Fuh Ya.’ followed by “Blue Train” with clear inspiration from “Mystery Train.” “A Fool And His Money” is derived from Fats Domino’s “The Fat Man’, which itself was built on the frame of “Junkers Blues.” Changing gears a bit “Going Down Slow” is not the St. Louis Jimmy tune, though it was likely inspired in part by that and perhaps “Killing Floor” from the Wolf. I’m really loving the way the band sounds here and it features some longtime cohorts of Hancock’s in Dave Chappell and Steve Wolf. “Really The Blues” evens mentions or quotes one of its inspirations In Guitar Slim’s “Things I Used To Do,” but also reminds me of Mean Old World.” Including Merle Haggard’s “Going Where The Lonely Go” is a touch of genius, and it’s also touching to hear Jim Kirkhuff’s “Tears For New Orleans” with it’s Dixieland groove, which also appears in “Lay Down A Blanket On The Floor.”
It all adds up to be a deeply rooted and very satisfying tour of the Blues, with plenty of Soul! Folks who had Billy Hancock pegged as a Rockabilly (ONLY) should be prepared to abandon that tunnel vision, just lay on your back (in your mind if necessary) on some dark grassy hill and contemplate the universe of stars, galaxies, nebulae, comets and other interstellar phenomena that his true musical spectrum encompasses! You’ve probably followed Billy Lee Riley down this same gravel road.
i wanted to check in with you sir. you look great brother, really top notch. watching you play on the lakefront with Dave Elliott and Chappell, are definitely some of the best memories of my life. nobody else sounds like that. you guys are some of the hardest working people out there. the golden soldiers of American Roots Music. it was, and will always be, and honor to experience music through you. you are one of the most powerful presences i have ever felt. you made me want to keep pushing for the real thing. you have my full respect.
Mr. Bill,looks like I'm gonna be out of town from 7/10 - 7/26, so I guess I'll miss The BW's. Drat! Maybe I can make it down to see ya in FC on 6/28. Rock on and say hey to Steve & Barry for me.
Thanks, Billy. We cover YOUR cover of "The Boogie Disease" from the old Ripsaw records 45 I bought at The Record and Tape Exchange in College Park in 1982. God Bless and see you soon, Paul
Catch
That Rockabilly Fever by Sheree Homer is a candid account of life on the
road and in the studio with '50s legends and today's talent. These are personal
stories told by the artists themselves. It's a soft cover biography that will
be published in October 2009 by McFarland Publishers and retail for $39.95. It
will have never before seen photos (strictly 1950's photos of the legends) and
rare stories from the artists themselves. Catch
That Rockabilly Fever will be approximately 350 pages in length. It will be
unlike any other rockabilly book on the market since it will include some of
today's hottest young talent plus insightful stories from 1950's backing
musicians and engineers for the first time, such as James Kirkland (Bob Luman,
Ricky Nelson), Richie Frost (Ricky Nelson), Steve Handford (Bobby Lee
Trammell), Tony Austin (Rock and Roll Trio), Stanley Walker (Ray Smith), Bobby
Poe (Wanda Jackson), Vernon Sandusky (Big Al Downing) and Bob Sullivan
(KWKH/Louisiana Hayride). Foreword by acclaimed writer Ken Burke.
These
forty-six artists will have individual profiles and one glamorous photo
per musician: Glen Glenn, Lew Williams, Art Adams, Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson,
Bob Luman, Ed Bruce, Dickey Lee, Jack Earls, Hayden Thompson, Maddox Brothers
and Rose, Sonny Burgess, Carl Mann, Ray Smith, Johnny Powers, Larry Donn, Pat
Cupp, Ronnie Hawkins, Bobby Lee Trammell, Huelyn Duvall, Gene Summers, Sonny
West, Buddy Holly, The Collins Kids, Wanda Jackson, Charlie Gracie, Big Al
Downing, Laura Lee Perkins, The Rock and Roll Trio, Narvel Felts, The Dave and
Deke Combo, Kim Lenz, Go Cat Go, High Noon, Larry Cole, Cari Lee Merritt, Josie
Kreuzer, Eddie Clendening, Suzy and Buddy Dughi, The Casey Sisters, Carl Sonny
Leyland, Dawn Shipley, Sue Moreno, Ruby Ann, and Tex Rubinowitz.
Hi Billy, Thanks for the add & support, we're long time fans. Love your music & TV show, keep up the great work! Our condolences to ya brother. All the best.....DJ
Keep your senses wide open...(you will see signs from her everywhere)...
Surrender yourself the love that surrounds you right now.. it is precious ..and the treasured gift..
I light a candle next sunday night ..for the loss of my father last year.. his death was as mighty to me as his life was extraordinary...
You probably are experiencing the same..
blessings for you and yours
Sandra and Gene
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real nice to met you,i am in the studio recording a blues album,with charlie fabert,so the scots and the french met up lol,its a fun time,you have a lovey day to Billy,all the very best wishes,and regards
Happy New Year Billy! Thank you for all your generosity, and support all this past year! I'll be seeing you more in 2009. The best of luck to you and yours. Big Al Sevilla
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