The band is as follows...
Darren Walters(Fiddle, Mandolin, Vocals)
Ian Tanner(Bass and Vocals)... This guy is a crazy musician.. One of the best.
Gord Stevenson(Drums)... One of the best in Canada
Doug Johnson(Steel Guitar & Dobro)... My favourite steel guitar player. So glad he is in the band.
Mark Willms(Piano, Hammond, Accordian)... There isn't a better piano player
Jeremy Williams(Guitars and Vocals)... One of Canada's best
Darren started playing the fiddle at the age of four and has not looked back since. Not only a talented fiddle player, Darren is known for performing ten different instruments. He has made music his life. Darren's career started and is still going strong with his family's band, The Walters Family.
The Walters Family career began many years ago when the three young Walters children were playing instruments and singing together as "The Walters Family Trio". It all started with their Grandpa George, a fiddler, who played songs to the three siblings as young children. This greatly inspired them to learn instruments of their own, which in turn led to the onset of their musical career. Since then, they have never looked back. With the demand of bigger bookings, it didn't take long before Mom and Dad quickly learned the bass and drums to complete the family band.
The Walters Family have made music their life as they've toured the world performing on cruise ships, in concert halls, theatres and for corporate events. They've also enjoyed success as television and recording artists with many of their own television specials broadcast Canada-wide.
Eight years ago, yet another dream was fulfilled as The Walters opened their own theatre located at their family farm. Thousands of visitors come each year to share in this musical endeavor. (www.walterstheatre.com)
Now after performing with his family and many years performing with acts like Jason McCoy, George Fox, Rita McNeil, Shania Twain and others, Darren has decided to start work on his own project Darren Walters and the Hott Band. He has developed a new show called "The Orange Blossom Special" and started performances in 2007...
A Darren Walters and the Hott Band concert is so much more than just a concert or show; it is an entertainment experience. Darren and his multi-talented All-Star band will take you on an instrumental musical journey through many years of great music. You will be enticed by country music, bluegrass, western swing, celtic, gospel, broadway, classic rock and the greatest version of The Orange Blossom Special that you've ever heard! If you love great pickin, a wide variety of music, and a wild sense of humor, you'll love Darren's show! Sit back, relax and embrace yourself in a truly entertaining experience like no other.
Hey Darren!! Long time no talk! How's things? Hows the family? I have 6 more weeks to go before i'm a mommy :) I posted a few Maternity pics on my profile here.. check em out! well ttyl xo
