Photo of The Dusty 45s

The Dusty 45s

The Dusty 45s Radio

General Info

  • Genre: Americana / Rockabilly / Swing

    Location SEATTLE, Washington, US

    Profile Views: 70524

    Last Login: 7/2/2012

    Member Since 5/2/2007

    Website dusty45s.com

    Record Label Unsigned

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    Infused by a passion for American roots music in all its varied forms, The Dusty 45s’ sound blurs the line between genres to create a style that is, in it’s final distillation, entirely fresh and new. Singer/Songwriter, Billy Joe Huels, paints his illustrative and personal stories with a signature ’65 Gibson steel string guitar, and combines elements ranging from honky-tonk and swing to pure rock. Enter in Seattle’s finest with top-notch vocal harmonies, twangy guitars, upright bass and drums, top it off with Huels’ fiery trumpet and The Dusty 45s’ unique sound is complete. .. Professional, confident, and experienced, The Dusty 45s play to packed houses from coast to coast. Six independent releases have earned the band regular airplay, glowing reviews, and sales reaching over 20,000 units in the U.S. and abroad. The band has appeared alongside countless other major artists and entertainers, and in 2008, they were also honored to meet Barack Obama and perform for his campaign. .. ..The Dusty 45's - New Romance - Live At The Triple Door...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ......Add to My Profile.. | ..More Videos.. .. .. ..Billy Joe and the Dusty 45's...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ......Add to My Profile.. | .. More Videos.. .. ..

  • Members

    BILLY JOE HUELS, trumpet/guitar/lead vocals.. Founding member, Billy Joe Huels’ songwriting skills, charisma, and commanding stage presence has kept The Dusty 45s at the top of the Seattle music scene. Ever the consummate entertainer, he recently starred in the title role at The 5th Avenue Theatre as Buddy Holly in their production of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. .. JERRY BATTISTA, lead guitar/vocals.. Blues/rock and roots veteran Jerry Battista has been the featured lead guitarist in The Dusty 45s for over four years. Formerly, he was a member of several top Northwest bands, including The Allies and Edison Jones. Battista also fronts his own group and continues to be a popular draw in clubs throughout the Northwest. .. KELLY VAN CAMP, drums/harmonica/vocals.. Kelly Van Camp was a founding member of Olympia legends The Noses. He played with Ska bands Engine 54, Easy Big Fella, as well as, Seattle roots bands Blue Spark and Kim Virant. Van Camp also starred in The 5th Avenue Theatre’s production of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, where he portrayed the legendary Big Bopper. .. JEFF GRAY, upright bass/vocals.. Jeff Gray grew up in Georgia and now hails from Bellingham, WA. His unmistakable sound is an integral part of the Americana roots rock engine of The Dusty 45s. He was a member of Bellingham's Footstompin' Trio and the Gadjo Gypsies. Additionally, he expresses his talents writing and arranging for a wide variety of Northwest groups.

  • Influences

    Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley

  • Sounds Like

    .. .. .. .. ..

Comments

Post a comment...
  • The Four Legged Faithful

    Wow, you guys are serious.  What a great show.  I was the guy who requested mama tried.  Now you listen here - anytime you are nearing the east coast/new england area you must let me know.  I will kidnap everyone I know and bring them.  This is my humble quartet.  these songs posted are pretty old but in a few weeks we will have our latest studio efforts posted.  have patience with us.  Thank you for a fucking great night and keep up the good work.  I(we) will never forget that show - I can't wait to see you guys play a show entirely made up of originals.  The album sounds great too.  Cheers
    -Jon, deep voice, mandolin

    2 years ago
  • Seattle Presents

    Diggin your free track at www.seattle.gov/tunes and looking forward to your City Hall show!
    Use code "MySpace" and download it all for free.

    2 years ago
  • Oliver Renier

    great show tonite; hope to see u again!!!



    Oliver

    2 years ago
  • Delicious Friends

    Hi, thanks for accepting my friend request.

    3 years ago
  • Valerie/Boa

    Love all your tunes! Thanks for adding me!

    Valerie





    3 years ago
  • Uncle DooDad

    Thank you for your friendship!  We’ve just posted some new live recordings from recent shows on our web site.  Keep in touch.

    http://www.uncledoodad.com/

    http://www.knickknackrecords.com/

    3 years ago
  • Carol Villegas

    hey there
    thanx for the add
    i love the music
    hope u guys have a great weeked
    -Carol

    3 years ago
  • Bounce Boogie Beaters

    We whish
    you a rockin rollin Christmas time and all

    the best for the next year, greetz from snowy Flensburgtown, the


    3 years ago
  • Hail Brittanya

    I can't wait to to bring in the new year with you fellas!!!!

    3 years ago
  • Melissa Miranda

    You guys ROCKED the Tripledoor tonight!!! AWESOME!AWESOME SHOW!!! LOVED IT!! :)

    3 years ago
10 of 234More

Login

Forgot password?

Need an account? Sign up