Jason "Hoss" Hicks: vocals, acoustic guitar Thommy Burns: vocals, slap bass, uke "Papa" Steve Knight: blond lead guitar, banjo, pedal steel Maynard Sheppard: washboard, uke, slide whistle Deron Decesare: drums, whistle, noisemakers & various percussion Mark Lawrence: sunburst lead guitar, vocals
Influences
British skiffle, rockabilly, western swing, jugband, real country music, hot jazz, 40's r&b and jump blues, country blues, 50's rock & roll, British invasion.
Bob Wills, Milton Brown, Hoosier Hotshots, Lonnie Donegan, Jimmie Rodgers.
Sounds Like
Hot string bands, old time radio shows, red hot rhythm
Skiffle has been described as a distinct blend of rockabilly, folk, ragtime and old style blues. Skiffle dates to the turn of the last century and gained momentum during the Great Depression when "rent parties" featured hot string bands playing improvised makeshift instruments. The skiffle craze that swept Britain in the fifties inspired thousands of youths to pick up their first guitars, basses and washboards. Even the Beatles began as a skiffle group, called the Quarrymen...... The Old Line Skiffle Combo has appeared at a variety of venues including the Washington Folk Festival, Roots Cafe, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion in Tennessee, Night of 100 Elvises, Iota Club, Half Moon BBQ and the Road Agents weekender in Connecticut. Recent shows have included the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender, the Rockin' 50s Fest in Green Bay, Wisconsin and a return to the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion.
Playing at the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2009 -
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Hey! yes i will come see you guys as soon as i get a car thats reliable! but i cant wait either to hang out and share some awesome memories!!! i love you guys! and i show off my guitar to EVERYONE!!!! have a good one and glad to hear from ya! ill def check out that side project. ♥ des
I definately spread the word all the time! and i really wanted to hang with you guys...i just had people with me which idk i guess we coulda worked something out eh? :) but next year DEF! we will hang ALL weekend hehe i cant wait to see you guys and hopefully i can get some sort of reliable transportation and come see you guys before R&R next year...thats extremely too far away! you all take care and thanks again for everything!
THANKS soooo much again guys for the awesome shows! you guys were amazing as always! i cant wait to watch again!!!! :) and thanks hoss a million times and more for the guitar i will def hang it with OLSC PRIDE!!! :) you guys are absolutely amazing and will always be! hope you have a safe trip home and take care! love always the #1 fan... Desirae Luchini
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hey guys so i volunteered to work rythmn and roots this year so hopefully ill get to help you guys someway somehow :) lol...but i do believe i will be able to make it to the earheart festival to see you guys even tho i have no clue what it is or where ill find out tho! hope yall are having a good summer and see you guys soon! :)
