Dan "BanjerDan" Mazer - banjo, dobro, mandolin, backing vocals
Johnny Lawless - Upright Bass
* line-up may vary
GUEST PLAYERS ON THE CD:
Kenneth Brian (Kenneth Brian Band) - lead guitar and vocals
Ronnie McCoury (Dell McCoury Band) - Mandolin on "Shoulda Thought About It" and "Raining In Philly"
Donnie Herron (BR-549 and Bob Dylan's touring band) - Fiddle
Andy Gibson (The Damn Band) - Steel
Dixie Coon (The Damn Band) - Guest Vocals on "Lonesome, Loaded, and Cold" and "Wayward Drifter"
Influences
Jimmy Martin, Jimmie Rodgers, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Skip James, Ernest Tubb, Doc Watson, Howlin Wolf, Hasil Adkins, Bob Wills, Woody Guthrie, Gordon Lightfoot, Boxcar Willie, Bill Kirchen, Wayne Hancock, Tommy Johnson, Jim Croce, Chuck Berry, Merle Haggard, Bill Monroe, Cab Calloway, my friend and mentor Warner Williams, and all that good ole' stuff that modern radio won't touch.
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Have you ever wondered what happened to REAL country music? Sadly, it has been pushed into the underground by an image-consumed, corporate, money-making monster. These days, only a few brave souls dare to make the kind of real country music that honors American heritage and culture; the kind of country music rooted in the influence of Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, and the other all-but-forgotten legends of the genre; the kind of country music that reflects real life, and not the latest fashion trends. One of the strongest and most charismatic forces in the real country music arena is J.B. Beverley & The Wayward Drifters.
Originally formed in December 1998, J.B. Beverley and the Wayward Drifters have steadily made a name for themselves in the U.S. and around the world. A "retired" hobo, Beverley took his experiences from the road, the trains, and the everyday American people that he encountered, and molded those experiences into some of the most heartfelt, real-deal country music to see the light of day in a long time. With driving acoustic rhythm guitar, slamming upright bass slapping, amazing banjo rolls, and other blistering accompaniment, Beverley and his "high lonesome" voice have earned a solid reputation for their live shows.
J.B. Beverley and his Wayward Drifters have opened up shows for Wayne "The Train" Hancock, Dale Watson, Lee Rocker, and other greats. They have been joined on stage by legendary Commander Cody guitar picker Bill Kirchen, and other friends in the music community. The band also has made fans out of the likes of John Carter Cash, Slim Jim Phantom of the Stray Cats, Bruce Springsteen, and Piedmont Blues great Warner Williams.
J.B. Beverley & The Wayward Drifters have been featured on several radio and TV programs, and have done three national tours since 2005—one of which was a memorable seven weeks opening for Hank Williams III. The band has released two heavily-circulated demos, and a full-length CD entitled "Dark Bar & A Jukebox" (Helltrain Records). They have been touring since the CD's release, and are the subject of an upcoming documentary road film by Wayward Souls Productions out of New Mexico.
Beverley insists that as long as he can, he will tour this land with a passion. He is intent on reaching that core of the American people who miss culture and reality in their music. With him and his band there are no gimmicks, no "outfits", and no boot-scootin' pop country. With J.B. Beverley & The Wayward Drifters, all there is in the end, is "three chords and the truth!"
"J.B. holds true to a long-standing tradition, though honestly a rare one, by setting his own guidelines, path and truth, while at the same time holding faithful to his musical heritage. He is the real deal, an unstoppable musical, virtuous force."
~John Carter Cash
"J.B. can write one hell of a good song, and not only that, the man and his band can play real good, too!"
~Wayne Hancock, Bloodshot Records recording artist
"J.B. plays first order honky-tonk music, a rare commodity these days. Check him out while they still allow his kind to walk this land."
~Bill Kirchen, Proper Records recording artist
"J.B. is what scares the hell out of Nashville and thrills the hell out of those who dig balls to the wall attitude in their music, hard twang with roots galore!"
~Dale Watson, Paulo Duro Records recording artist
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Saw you guys in Missoula last night, great f**king show! You guys played like it was your last night on earth, and we ate it up. Thanks for helping to keep REAL country music alive. Come back to Montana soon!
whats up. it was cool hangin out and smokin with ya outside the Swamp tavern in spokane washington on saturday. you are some crazy motherfuckers. you'll havta make a trip to moscow, idaho next time around
Hey Guys, Thank for the two kick ass shows in Phillipsville and Arcata. I will see what i can do about getting your info into the right hands so you can play the bay area again.. check out www. hickswithsticks. com.. Listed are bay area clubs.. hoping to get you to play somewhere closer to home. Lemme know when the "F*** Corporate Country" shirts are available.. I definitely want one..
