Jerry Battista, Guy Quintino, Kelly Van Camp, & Billy Joe Huels
(From Right to Left)
BILLY JOE HUELS: Trumpet/Guitar/Lead Vocals:
Has been around the music scene for numerous years, leading The Dusty 45’s for the past 10. Also Starred in 5th Avenues theatre Production of Buddy Holly as Buddy Holly himself. You can find him jamming with many musicians throughout the Seattle area and playing in some of the finest clubs.
KELLY VAN CAMP: Drums/Harmonica/Vocals:
Kelly Van Camp was founding member of Olympia legends The Noses, and went on to play with ska bands Engine 54, Easy Big Falls as well as Seattle roots bands Blue Spark and Kim Virant. Van Camp also starred in the 5th avenue’s production of Buddy Holly, where he portrayed the legendary Big Booper.
GUY QUINTINO: Upright Bass:
Guy has played with many northwest blues/roots outfits. Among the list are Washington Blues Society nominated winners Eric "Two Scoops" Moore. The Hudson Blues Band and Steve Bailey and the Blueflames. By the same society he has also been nominated for the best blues bass and backed up blues legends, Pinetop Perkins (Muddy Waters Piano man) Hubert Sumlin (Howlin’s Wolf’s guitar man) and Jody Williams (another Howlin’Wolf’s guitar man).
JERRY BATTISTA: Lead guitar/Vocals:
Blues/rock and roots veteran Jerry Battista has been the featured lead guitartist in The Dusty 45’s for over four years. He has been a member of top northwest bands such as The Allies and Edison Jones. Also leading his own group and continues to be a popular draw in clubs throughout the Seattle area.
Buddy Holly Tribute broadcast live from The Triple Door on 2/3 @ 7pm
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THE DUSTY 45'S were originally formed in 1997. For over a decade, singer/songwriter Billy Joe Huels ande The Dusty 45's have gained critical praise and delivered countless exciting live performances. Wrapping up the excitement with Billy's infamous flaming trumpet, leaving the audience in awe and complete satisfaction. The Dusty 45's which include some of Seattle's top roots/rockabilly musicians, were voted Best of Seattle by Seattle Weekly readers 3 years in a row. Huels contines to branch out, most recently starring at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre as Buddy Holly.
Infused by a passion for American roots music in all its varied forms, The Dusty sound blurs the line between genres to create a style that is, in the final distillation, entirely fresh and new. With elements ranging from honky-tonk to jump blues to rock and roll. Their songs are built on soulful, harmonic vocals and a back beat of upright bass, drums and rhythm guitar. A marachi trumpet and vibrant lead guitar complete The Dusty 45's signature sound.
Professional, confident, and experienced-Billy Joe and The Dusty 45's play to pack the house up and down the coast. Four independent releases have earned the band regular airplay, glowing reviews, and sales reaching 20,000 units in the U.S. & abroad. The band has appeared with acts such as LeAnn Rimes, comedians Margaret Cho, Wayne Brady, & Dick Dale. Catch him with The Ventures, BR-549, and most recently Lemmy of Motorhead and Slim Jim Phantorm of the Stray Cats.
Gonna try to catch you guys at the Skylark in Denver Saturday. Haven't seen ya since we opened for you 10 years ago at the Bluebird (The Scoffed, Dusty 45s, Paladins).
Hey friend... great seeing you Sat! I got a bunch of great photos, right now they are on my facebook, but promise to get them on myspace later tonight. I barley remember the night cuz i got started way too early, but it was fun and wonderful to see you and your lovely family...juli
Angela's Hillbilly Birthday Bash! Thursday, April 16th 8:00pm-whenever I stop dancing! NO COVER!!! The Little Red Hen 7115 Woodlawn Ave NE (In Greenlake) Seattle WA 98115 The Little Red Hen
I recently visited, and performed for the troops in Iraq! If you click on the picture of me and the troops, below, you can download an EXCLUSIVE track for FREE from my album ‘Live From Iraq.’ Support the troops!
I’m currently in the UK touring right now; all upcoming dates are listed on my MySpace page, so if I’m in a town near you, pop down and say hello
I sure wish I could come out and have some fun with you boys on my Birthday...I'll be thinking bout y'all while you're rockin' portland! Love You- Britt
This should be fun. Sweetpea and I are judges this year! 20 amateur Elvi compete for First Place to be named King of Seattle Amateur Elvis Impersonators. 1/24 at Club Motor.
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