Walt Wilkins & the Mystiqueros are: Walt/guitar & vox; Marcus "Crazy Uncle Mertis" Eldridge on screamin’ Tele & high lonesome vocals; Bill Small/Bass & vocals; Ray Rodriguez/Drums & Your’s Truly on the other tele & vocals
Influences
Lightnin' Hopkins, Jimmy Webb, Walter Hyatt, Kevin Welch, Morrissey, Levon Helm, Stones, Keb' Mo', Walt Wilkins, Albert Collins, anyone with soul and a story to tell...
Sounds Like
My favorite one is "Paul Simon meets Waylon Jennings" but I don't think anyone in particular...
Here's the short version: I grew up in Oklahoma, spent some time in AZ & CA and now live in the Texas Hills outside of Austin, put out a handful of CDs, produced a few along the way, played guitar for lots of folks, sometimes front my own group, but mostly play with Walt Wilkins & the Mystiqueros.
Hey Johnny..Miss you all so much. Hope all is well. 3 weeks til the record is out...I'll be sure to send it to you. Hey, send me your address! Blessings and hugs..janet
Wow I haven't seen you in ages!!! I remember the buzz at the Silver K when you were scheduled to perform...I hope to catch a show soon. Take care John! Cindy
About Johnny Gringo here is the short version. Thier is no short version. John is simply the most talented person i have ever been around. songwriter, lead you name it. he can do it. simply the best person i have ever been around. I love the songwriting. thanks John for the great music.
Hey Johnny..I know Dave and Amanda made the show the other night...I so wished I could be there. How are you? I hope all is well...and hope to see you soon. Best, "janiqua" ;)
