Tomcat Miller - vocals, slap-bass, harmonica, acoustic guitar, songwriter
Brian Duarte - lead guitar, steel guitar and acoustic, songwriter
Paul Ward - drums
Influences
Slim Whitman, Charlene Arthur, Patsy Cline, Janis Martin, Hank Williams Sr., Bob Wills, Bill Monroe, Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Lefty Frizzell, Faron Young, Brenda Lee, Ernest Tubb, Webb Pierce and many other greats of honky tonk, rockabilly, hillbilly and western swing.
Sounds Like
good ol' traditional rockabilly and honky tonk!
we do a mix of originals and covers.
"Lil' Bit, one of the few female rockabilly singers around, is San Antonio's version of a honky-tonk angel who sings a blend of roots rock and old-time, hard-edged country covers and originals what she calls "heartbreakin' honky-tonk-a-billy."
-Jim Beal, SA Express News & DJ, Third Coast Music Network, 90.1 KSYM
Hittin' the road both at home and abroad, this band has been roaming Central Texas and beyond stopping in every honky tonk and juke joint they can find. In just under four years, they have garnered critical acclaim for their debut release "Short & Sweet", as well as their second "Headin' On" and third "Whiskey Nights", most recently receiving My Texas Music's 2005 Vocal Group of the Year nomination as well as nominations for Lil' Bit as Female Vocalist of the Year and Tomcat Miller for Musician of the Year. Look for their fourth album "Lone Star Girl" - released in February 2007. Other accomplishments include ranking on the August 2004 and November 2003 Freedom American Roots Charts, performing at 2005's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender, Seattle's 2005 Shake the Shack Rockabilly Ball and receiving Rockabilly Radios Hot Site Award. Combining a love for rockabilly, country, honky tonk and roots music, Lil Bit & The Customatics know how to put together an evening of traditional and original favorites!
They've had the honor and pleasure to share the stage with many musical legends and peers such as Wayne Hancock, Deke Dickerson, Wanda Jackson, Two Tons of Steel, Sid & Billy King, Rosie Flores, James Intveld, Two Hoots & A Holler, The Lost Bayou Ramblers, Billy Bacon & The Forbidden Pigs, Lee Rocker, The Chop Tops, Keen Kousins, The Southerners, Dawn Shipley & The Sharpshooters, 1/4 Mile Combo, Revival Revue, Ruby Dee & The Snakehandlers, Hot Rod Lincoln, Johnny Mercury, Halden Wofford & The Hi Beams and the list goes on.
I had a blast at South Side Johnny's when you came down to the 'Springs. I can't waits until you get out this way again. I might be headed to Austin so I might get a chance to catch you out there.
To Lil'Bit, you are the best swing dancer I've ever stepped on toes with. Talented, sexy, and a great dancer! Next time you are at a venue with Peaks and Pasties I will have to make sure I am in the show. /wink
We had a great time sharin' the stage with you all in Pueblo! Have a killer tour. Tell Mad Dog that Leeroy is listening to his Flyin' J CD and digs it! Hope to see you all down the road sooner than later! Leeroy and Voodoo Swing
Howdy guys and gal!! Man, the pleasure was all ours! We're still lifting our jaws up off the ground after seein' you guys do your thing! We'd absolutely love to play with you guys again, and hope the rest of your tour goes fantastic! We'll see you down the road! Keep it greasy! -Voodoo Swing
hey guys got to see you at the Mix in san Antonio a couple of weeks back when we were over touring south Texas with some friends... Great evening, sadly we were all really hangin and although the billies there were so very friendly, we were in shut down mode I think ! - so sorry to have been the "quiet" europeans in the corner, but thatnks for a good evening, next time we'll make sure we have had sleep! - Great CD !
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
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