Matt Rossi---Acoustic, Lead Vocals; Clay (Ray Ray) Davis----Bass, bgv; Willie Vanhook----Fiddle, Mando, bgv; Jim Evans----Drums, Percussion; Tom Irwin----Steel Guitar.
Influences
Everyone from ZZ Top to Def Leppard to Merle Haggard to Charlie Daniels
Sounds Like
NO-ONE ELSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thats Just Me
When they took their name from a mule traders' ad in Western Horseman, the members of MAMMOTH JACK (meaning “large mule”) thought it the perfect name for themselves. The characteristics they share with their crossbred namesake are obvious: outstanding ears for a song, a hybrid of musical influences, and a stubborn streak to help them persevere on the crowded streets of Music City, U.S.A....
There are five accomplished musicians in MAMMOTH JACK - Matt Rossi (lead vocals/guitar), Clay Davis (bass/harmony vocals), Willie Vanhook (fiddle/harmony vocals), Tom Irwin (steel guitar), and Jim Evans (drums).
As a New England-native and Texas-transplant, Matt was honing his songwriting skills (including a 1998 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association album title cut, "Cowboy Up") after arriving in Music City, while fellow-Texan, Willie, worked as a touring musician backing up major-label artists. Originally from Florida, Clay worked the bar scene on Downtown Nashville's Lower Broadway where he met Matt and Willie. Tennessee native Tom Irwin and Jim Evans from Ohio made the line-up complete. The group bonded over their varied musical influences ranging from Merle Haggard to Keith Whitley, ZZ Top, to The Eagles, all of which notably share a salt-of-the-earth appeal.
MAMMOTH JACK went to the studio to record with Bobby Terry, a well known producer, songwriter, and musician in Nashville, TN having either produced, written, and/or played on recordings by many major artists, including: Trace Adkins, Faith Hill, James Otto, Tim McGraw, Anthony Smith, Brad Paisley, Montgomery Gentry, Trisha Yearwood, Hank Williams Jr., and many others. The pairing of Mammoth Jack and Terry created the self –titled project, Mammoth Jack .
The members of Mammoth Jack reject the attempts to categorize their music as anything but “real.” That is who they are. Their live shows are like a big party that the band is obviously proud to host.
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My son has been singing your song 'Who Can Love A Girl Like That'. He's the one you guys took a picture with at the Grinder's Switch Hour, that came out so good. Thank you guys for doing that with him...meant so much!
Can't wait to see you guys again! Good Luck in all you do......
Hey Ya'll! Am looking forward to having ya'll on The Grinders Switch Hour Sat (May 16th). I know Centerville will LOVE you!!Folks can listen on KiX96.7fm or catch the audio stream at www.GrindersSwitchHour.com. See ya Saturday! Sheila B
WOW!!Ya'll were beyond STARS on THE GRINDERS SWITCH HOUR in Centerville Saturday!! We have heard nothin' but great comments....like "They are the best group you have had on the show!" Not to knock or belittle any of the other groups we have had! I wish ya'll all the best. Hunker down when you go overseas...several of ya'll are twice as tall as me!! Mammoth Jack is a class act!Stay safe. Me & God loves you! Come back to Centerville any time! God bless, Sheila B Grinders Switch Hour/KiX96.7fm Centerville, TN
Hey! How are my favorite guys? Hope all is well. I just wanted to say best wishes for your overseas travel. God bless all of you. And remember, keep your head down... Love ya'll!
Wanting to wish each of you , A very Happy Easter. Doing some great things. Congrats on going to support our troops.....and just wanting to say keep up the good work. Keeping the music GREAT.... Stephanie
Hey Matt looking forward to seeing you and the rest of the guys on March 19th at Mohegan Sun!! Hopefully I will meet up with your dad this week so I can follow through with what discussed in the email earlier today. Take Care and see you all soon!!
Hey Clay (my cousin), Matt and Willie, it was so nice spending the afternoon with you all!!! I had a blast and at the lunch the other day as well!!! Can't wait to see you all again!!!! You all are amazing and I know great things are gonna happen for you!!! Love you all, Nikki PS~~~Next time I will give you more than a thimble's worth of nanna puddin, Matt~~~HAHA
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