RECORD WAS RECORDED IN SUMMER OF 2006 AT "THE SPOT" IN BURBANK CALIFORNIA AND CAPITOL RECORDS, HOLLYWOOD CALIFORNIA.
ALL SONGS WHERE WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY HUCK JOHNS
IN COLLABORATION WITH KEITH NELSON,RYAN ROXIE,JERAMY GRITTER,ART PENHALLOW JR.
MIXED BY: ART PENHALLOW JR AND JIMMY HOUSEN
MASTERED BY: TED JENNINGS FOR STERLING SOUND
MANAGEMENT: PUNCH ENTERPRISES
AGENT: CAA
PERFORMERS ON THE RECORD:
KEITH NELSON: GUITARS
LAWRENCE JUBER: GUITARS
JIMMY ASHHURST: BASS
AARON JULISON: BASS
MIKE FISANO: DRUMS
ISACC CARPENTER: DRUMS
HUCK JOHNS: VOCALS
Huck Johns
'The Rising Of The New Son of Rock!'
Huck Johns was born to rock. As proven throughout his self-titled debut disc, this Detroit native doesn’t hold anything back when it comes to delivering the straight forward, guitar-powered brand of hard rock that fill his songs with an almost primal energy.
“I’m from Detroit, so I grew up on things like Bob Seger, Ted Nugent, the MC5 and Alice Cooper,” he says, “that’s this City’s rock ‘n’ roll heritage. When you combine that with other great musical influences like Chris Cornell, Guns & Roses, Bon Scott and Faces you get the great mixture of rock I live and die for! It would be great if we could take ‘70’s rock and add some of the fun elements of the ‘80’s with the raunch of the ‘90’s thrown in.”
From the first infectious notes of his debut CD you can’t escape the booming guitars (courtesy of writing-mate and producer, Buckcherry guitarist Keith Nelson), the dripping-with-attitude vocals, and the stick-to-your-ribs melodies that all add up to deliver a timeless rock ‘n’ roll energy with an au-courant edge. On songs like “Fever,” “Kill Everything,” “Infatuation,” and the disc’s party anthem first single, “Oh Yeah,” Johns gives the impression he has been feverishly working on some secret plan to take over the rock ‘n’ roll world. In fact, he’s been busy paying his dues.
Huck started out playing in numerous bands while working in factories and repair shops throughout the Midwest. When it didn’t look like things were going to break in his hometown, he headed west for Los Angeles with his pockets full of hopes and dreams. Like most struggling musicians he learned what it was like to go hungry, working and living hand to mouth, week to week. It was during this period where most of the ideas behind his album came together. He honed these writing skills, began collaborating with Nelson, and caught the attention of his friend and soon-to-be-manager, Arthur Penhallow, Jr. who was struck by the transformation his buddy had undergone. “Maybe a guy needs to fall down to come back up and play with the passion that Huck’s got on this album,” Penhallow observes.
Chatting recently with Huck, I first asked him just why did he had made the move from Detroit to Los Angeles back in 2001 - and what was Detroit just not providing for him at that time? "Besides lack of sunshine, I really needed to take a step back, spend some time finding myself as a writer and a musician without the distractions Detroit provided. Don’t get me wrong, Detroit is my home, but sometimes home can get in the way. It’s a damn fun place to party and the party doesn’t pay the bills."
Your new album title 'Huck' is self-explanatory at best, but what could it so easily have also been when it came to naming it? "It would have been 'I Take The 5th' - but we ran out of recording money and never recorded the song!"
If there was one track on this new album that truly encapsulated Huck Johns at his musical and lyrical finest, which one would it be? "All of em' summarize me!"
Perhaps being best known as the frontman of the late 1990's Detroit band Broken Toys, I'm wondering just how much of that Huck is to be musically found in this new solo album? "You are a product of your desires, influences and experiences when it comes to music. The “toys” are in that mix. Musically they are not the same."
Please tell us more about your writing affiliation with Kid Rock ...? "No affiliation at all. It was more of a lucky coincidence!"
... and why choose Seger's "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man" to cover from all that the great man has done? "I relate to the song I suppose, but mainly it’s due to the fact that the song kicks ass. Maybe the kids of today will dig it and rediscover the greatness of Bob Seger."
For fun, and taking the titles of a few of your album tracks, please let us know:
'Oh Yeah' - OK, so just what could make you exclaim 'Oh Yeah' on a daily basis?! "Well ... women, money, and Budweiser mixed with a dose of Bon Scott!"
'Infatuation' - Have you ever had an infatuation with anyone and to what level of exploration was it ever taken?! "I'm infatuated with Kate Beckinsale but haven’t had any level of exploration ... yet!"
'Damn Fine Woman' - In your life, who has been the epitome of a damn fine woman ... and for what reason? "Every woman who's stood true to their man on every level while secretly knowing their man wasn’t true to them or to them man that’s blind to the fact that he has lost a Damn Fine Woman. Of course ... a personal experience. My way of supporting those Damn fine women!"
It's been said that you were invited by Slash to audition for Velvet Revolver and that you turned down his offer! Er, ... why?! "Well, Scott is "the man" and the ONLY fit for that band. Need I say more? I bow down to that badass motherfucker."
What '80s (and possibly cheesy!) pop song would you love to cover today if asked ... and why?! "That would be 'Here I go Again' by WHITESNAKE - Obviously Tawny Kitaen included!"
Lastly, I like Penguins ... do you?! "That bird don't fly ... good eatin' though!"
Interviewed by Russell A. Trunk
2006
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10/22/2006 08:00 PM - GOOD HURT BAR
12249 Venice Blvd
LOS ANGELES,
US
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10/13/2006 08:00 PM - KNITTING FACTORY
7021 HOLLYWOOD BLVD
HOLLYWOOD ,
US
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10/12/2006 08:00 PM - MOLLY MALONES
575 fairfax
Los Angeles,
US
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10/11/2006 08:00 PM - RUMBA ROOM
UNIVERSAL CITY, CA 91608
US
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10/09/2006 08:00 PM - GOOD HURT BAR
12249 Venice Blvd
LOS ANGELES, 90266
US
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10/08/2006 12:00 PM - Lake Havasu Rock Fest with BUCKCHERRY
www.havasurockfest.com
Lake Havasu City, AR
US
Cost:N/A
Description:www.havasurockfest.com
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10/07/2006 08:00 PM - THE VIPER ROOM
SUNSET BLVD.
HOLLYWOOD,
US
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Description:on at 9 pm sharp RSVP HERE OR AT huckoff@GMAIL.COM FOR HALF OFF TICKETS AT THE DOOR!! COME ON MOTHER HUCKERS!!!! LETS GET THERE AND PARTY LIKE DETROIT BADASSES!!!!!!! 9 OCLOCK HUCK HITS IT ON THE DOT!!
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10/02/2006 09:15 PM - THE SCENE BAR!!!!!!!!!!
GLENDALE, CA 91201
US
Cost:N/A
Description:ITS OUR FIRST SHOW SINCE BEING IN BACK LA!!! LITTLE PRACTICE FOR WHATS TO COME. COME ON OUT AND HANG FOR SOME DRINKS AND NEW SONGS. WE'LL ROCK YA ON A MONDAY
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08/27/2006 08:00 PM - Fat Cat
fatcatmodesto.com
Modesto, CA 95350
US
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08/23/2006 07:00 PM - The Fillmore w/ Ted Nugent (held the doors up for 45 mins eatin someones girlscout cookies) (remember that one Barry?)
San Francisco, CA 94101
US
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08/22/2006 07:00 PM - House Of Blues w/ Ted Nugent
Anaheim, CA 92801
US
Cost:N/A
Description:Opening for Ted Nugent!
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08/21/2006 07:00 PM - Ventura Theater w/ Ted Nugent
Ventura, CA 93001
US
Cost:N/A
Description:Opening for Ted Nugent!
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08/20/2006 07:00 PM - House Of Blues w/ Ted Nugent
Las Vegas, NV 89101
US
Cost:N/A
Description:Opening for Ted Nugent!
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08/19/2006 07:00 PM - House Of Blues w/ Ted Nugent
West Hollywood, CA 90069
US
Cost:N/A
Description:Opening for Ted Nugent!
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08/14/2006 07:00 PM - The Metroplex w/ Ted Nugent
Little Rock, AK
US
Cost:N/A
Description:Opening for Ted Nugent
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08/13/2006 07:00 PM - The Cotillion w/ Ted Nugent
Wichita, KS 67201
US
Cost:N/A
Description:Opening for Ted Nugent!
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08/12/2006 07:00 PM - Bricktown Event Center W/Ted Nugent
Oklahoma City, OK 73019
US
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08/11/2006 07:00 PM - The 19th Hole
The Woodlands, TX
US
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08/10/2006 07:00 PM - Click's
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
US
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08/09/2006 07:00 PM - Verizon Wireless w/ Ted Nugent
Houston, TX 77001
US
Cost:N/A
Description:Opening for Ted Nugent!
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08/08/2006 08:00 PM - Click's
Tyler, TX 75701
US
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08/07/2006 08:00 PM - Sharpie's
Shreveport, LA 71101
US
Cost:FREE
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08/03/2006 07:00 PM - Cain's Ballroom w/ Ted Nugent
Tulsa, OK 74101
US
Cost:N/A
Description:Opening for Ted Nugent!
BUY THIS "TED NUGENT/HUCK JOHNS" CONCERT POSTER!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 08/02/2006 07:00 PM - The Blue Note w/ Ted Nugent
Columbia, MO 65201
US
Cost:N/A
Description:Opening for Ted Nugent!
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08/01/2006 07:00 PM - Uptown Theater w/ Ted Nugent
Kansas City, MO 64101
US
Cost:N/A
Description:Opening for Ted Nugent!
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07/29/2006 08:00 PM - Monkey Bar
Huntington , WV
US
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07/28/2006 08:00 PM - 20th Century Theater w/ HURT
Cincinnati, OH 45201
US
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Description:
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07/27/2006 08:00 PM - Paducah River Front Park
Paducah,
US
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07/25/2006 07:00 PM - The Rave w/ Ted Nugent
Milwaukee, WI 53201
US
Cost:N/A
Description:Opening for Ted Nugent!
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07/22/2006 08:00 PM - The Rave w/ Kid Rock (that muther fucker)
Milwaukee, WI 53201
US
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07/18/2006 07:00 PM - House Of Blues w/ Ted Nugent
Cleveland, OH 44101
US
Cost:N/A
Description:Opening for Ted Nugent!
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07/14/2006 08:00 PM - Poison Room
Cincinnatti, OH
US
Cost:N/A
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07/11/2006 07:00 PM - House Of Blues w/ Ted Nugent
Chicago, IL 60601
US
Cost:N/A
Description:Opening for Ted Nugent!
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07/09/2006 08:00 PM - Star Plaza w/ Ted Nugent
Merrillville, IN 46410
US
Cost:N/A
Description:Opening for Ted Nugent!
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07/07/2006 07:00 PM - Pompano Beach Amph w/ Ted Nugent
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
US
Cost:N/A
Description:Opening for Ted Nugent!
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07/06/2006 07:00 PM - Ruth Eckerd Hall w/ Ted Nugent
Clearwater, FL 33755
US
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07/05/2006 07:00 PM - House Of Blues w/ Ted Nugent
Orlando, FL 32801
US
Cost:N/A
Description:Opening for Ted Nugent!
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07/03/2006 07:00 PM - House Of Blues w/ Ted Nugent
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
US
Cost:N/A
Description:Opening for Ted Nugent!
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07/02/2006 07:00 PM - The Norva w/ Ted Nugent
Norfolk, VA 23500
US
Cost:N/A
Description:Opening for Ted Nugent!
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07/01/2006 07:00 PM - Rams Head Live w/ Ted Nugent
Baltimore, MD 21201
US
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Description:Opening for Ted Nugent!
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06/23/2006 08:00 PM - Antones
Beaumont, TX 77701
US
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06/17/2006 01:00 PM - The Woodlands / Buzz Fest With SHINEDOWN,BUCKCHERRY,HOOBASTANK, 10YEARS,HURT
Houston, TX 77001
US
Cost:N/A
Description:www.thebuzz.com check the site for info
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06/16/2006 08:00 PM - Gypsy Tea Room
Dallas, TX 75201
US
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06/15/2006 08:00 PM - Suede Ultra Lounge
Tulsa, OK 74101
US
Cost:N/A
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06/14/2006 08:00 PM - Juanitas Cantina Ballroom
Little Rock, AK
US
Cost:N/A
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06/11/2006 08:00 PM - Peabodys
Cleveland, OH 44101
US
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06/10/2006 08:00 PM - Headliner's
Toledo, OH 43601
US
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06/09/2006 08:00 PM - The Cellar
Youngstown, OH 44501
US
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06/08/2006 08:00 PM - The Temple Club
Lansing, MI 48901
US
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06/06/2006 08:00 PM - Birdy's
Indianapolis, IN 46201
US
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06/04/2006 08:00 PM - The Monkey Bar
Huntington, WV 25701
US
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06/03/2006 08:00 PM - A1A Entertainment Complex
Lexington, KY 40502
US
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06/01/2006 08:00 PM - Gaslight Tavern
Kansas City, KS 66101
US
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05/30/2006 08:00 PM - Coors Amphitheater
Denver, CO 80201
US
Cost:N/A
Description:Opening for Blondie and The Cars
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05/29/2006 08:00 PM - Launchpad
Albuquerque, NM 87101
US
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05/26/2006 08:00 PM - The Brickhouse Theater
Phoenix, AZ 85001
US
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05/24/2006 07:00 PM - Galaxy Concert Theater
Santa Ana, CA 92701
US
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05/22/2006 07:00 PM - The Fat Cat
Modesto, CA 95350
US
Cost:N/A
Description:With / Sponge
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05/20/2006 08:00 PM - Spaceland with WHITESTARR OPENING!
Los Angeles, CA 90001
US
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05/19/2006 08:00 PM - Shoreline Amphitheater WITH LYNARD SKYNARD
San Francisco, CA 94101
US
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Description:107.7 The Bone "Bone Bash"
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05/17/2006 07:00 PM - Last Day Saloon
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
US
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05/13/2006 10:00 PM - Mark's Place
Manchester, NH 03101
US
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05/12/2006 07:00 PM - Foxwoods Hard Rock FOR ESPN WITH GARY HOEY
Hartford, CT 06101
US
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Description:ESPN Charity Show
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05/11/2006 12:00 AM - CBGB
New York, NY 10001
US
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05/10/2006 08:00 PM - Lincoln Theatre
Raleigh, NC 27601
US
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05/09/2006 07:00 PM - Sonar
Baltimore, MD 27601
US
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05/07/2006 07:00 PM - Exit In
Nashville, TN 37201
US
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05/06/2006 08:00 PM - Phoenix Hill Tavern
Louisville, KY 40201
US
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05/05/2006 04:00 PM - Jackson Colisuem WITH LIVE and POD
Jackson, MS 39201
US
Cost:N/A
Description:Miller Light Crawfish Boil
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05/04/2006 08:00 PM - Juanitas Cantina Ballroom
Little Rock, AK
US
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05/04/2006 08:00 PM - Suede Ultra Lounge
Tulsa, OK 74101
US
Cost:N/A
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05/03/2006 07:00 PM - Village Tavern
Charleston, SC 29401
US
Cost:N/A
Description:WYBB Presents
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04/29/2006 07:00 PM - St. Andrews
Detroit, MI 48201
US
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Description: HUCK'S BACK FOR A SOLD OUT SHOW!
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04/27/2006 07:00 PM - Webster Underground
Hartford, CT 06101
US
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04/26/2006 07:00 PM - Ushuia
Orono, ME 04469
US
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04/25/2006 07:00 PM - Pearl Street
Northhampton , MA
US
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04/22/2006 07:00 PM - Shooter's
Saginaw, MI 48601
US
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04/21/2006 07:00 PM - The Eagles Club
Milwaukee, WI 53201
US
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04/20/2006 08:00 PM - Birdies
Indianapolis, IN 46201
US
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04/15/2006 07:00 PM - Machine Shop
Flint, MI 48501
US
Cost:N/A
Description:With Slave to the System
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04/14/2006 07:00 PM - House Of Blues
Cleveland, OH 44101
US
Cost:N/A
Description:opening for Red Wanting Blue
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04/13/2006 07:00 PM - Maxwell's
Hoboken, NJ 07030
US
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04/07/2006 07:00 PM - Headliner's
4500 N. Detroit Ave.
Toledo, OH 43612
US
Cost:N/A
Description:LINK below to buy tickets. http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/1016649/?search_redirect=huck%20johns&tm_link=tm_header_search 419.693.5300
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03/17/2006 06:00 PM - The Vogue - WRZX
Indianapolis, IN 46201
US
Cost:N/A
Description:http://www.wrzx.com/pages/stpatricks2006.html
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03/11/2006 07:00 PM - Peabody's
Cleveland, OH 44101
US
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03/09/2006 08:00 PM - Poison Room
301 West Fifth St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
US
Cost:N/A
Description:513.333.0010
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03/08/2006 08:00 PM - Cubby Bear Lounge
1059 W. Addison St
Chicago, IL 60613
US
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02/17/2006 09:00 AM - WYBB Guiness Show
Charleston, SC 29401
US
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02/03/2006 09:00 PM - THE CANYON THEATER
AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301
US
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02/02/2006 09:30 PM - THE BOARDWALK
ORANGEVALE, CA 95662
US
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01/28/2006 08:00 PM - GALAXY CONCERT THEATRE
SANTA ANA, CA 92701
US
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