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Elexa & The Hitchhikers
Acoustic / Folk Rock / Progressive

"Acoustic Rock & Roll..."

Cottonwood Falls, Kansas
United States

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Last Login:  7/17/2008
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   Elexa & The Hitchhikers: General Info
Member Since2/22/2005
Band Websiteelexadawson.com/
Band MembersElexa Dawson - author, vox, guitar
Josh Thuma - doghouse bass & comic relief
Cody Tastove - djembe & smokie treats
Casey Cagle - gitfiddle pickin' and true-blue hiker
Melissa Tastove - rhythm toys & harmonies

Gypsy Mama contributors:
Lani Meyer - tasty flute and pretty dancin'
Nathan "Hippie" LeClear - mandolin, moving away
Eric Martin - electric licks



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Book Elexa & The Hitchhikers
by phone: (620) 341-7161, (620) 273-6342
by e-mail: newbluegirl1979@yahoo.com


InfluencesLong summer days... joy... heartache... life... death... and PBR.
Sounds LikeA fast favorite among midwestern bluegrass crowds. Solid-sweet vocals, slap bass, wicked fast lead guitar and drums for dancing! ORIGINAL MUSIC and mastery of songs you may recognize from their rootsy influences such as Lucinda, Dolly, Prine and more. PROGRESSIVE FOLK

Janis Joplin, Kasey Chambers, Lucinda Williams & Joni Mitchell - all in a pile with a big ol' bass beat after a bottle of Kentucky Deluxe
Record LabelBerkley Road Studios
Type of LabelNone








   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 18 2008 8:00P
Acoustic Vacation @ Two Sons Noel, Kansas
Jul 19 2008 8:00P
Acoustic Vacation @ Two Sons Noel, Missouri
Jul 26 2008 10:00P
Capt’n Drinkwater’s Strong City, Kansas
Aug 2 2008 2:00P
Little Green Festival Lawrence, Kansas
Aug 3 2008 4:00P
Little Green Festival Lawrence, Kansas
Aug 15 2008 8:00P
Beer:30 w/ Old Country Death Band Emporia, Kansas
Aug 16 2008 8:00P
Mel’s Tavern w/ SLSB Manhattan, Kansas
Aug 23 2008 1:00P
Wichita Concert in the Park Wichita, Kansas
Aug 23 2008 8:00P
Rack Em Up w/ The Calamity Cubes Wichita, Kansas
Sep 6 2008 8:00P
Branding Iron Olpe, Kansas
Sep 13 2008 3:30P
Downtown Abilene Bluegrass Concert Abilene, Kansas
Sep 18 2008 8:00P
Stage 5, Stage 7 Winfield, Kansas
Sep 19 2008 8:00P
WVF Winfield, Kansas
Sep 20 2008 8:00P
Winfield, KS Winfield, Kansas
Oct 4 2008 8:00P
*** COTTONWOOD FALLS, Kansas

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   About Elexa & The Hitchhikers
What people are saying about Elexa & The Hitchhikers...

"Elexa Dawson writes home-spun tales of warmth and soul; pure, simple, beautiful. Music that's stirring yet peaceful; tasty like a cold beer." Matt Watt

"Lexy's songs are like organic fruit: pure, powerful and sweet." Jason Gordon


In September of 2006 in the Pecan Grove, an upright bass was sold. The transaction was made on sacred grounds: Spoon Camp. Winfield, KS.

With influences ranging from post-punk to ragtime, The Hitchhikers' music has taken a unique form that stretches your expectations from alternative folk and bluegrass.

For the past year and more, The Hitchhikers have been thumbing their way across Kansas non-stop with some stints in Colorado, Oklahoma and Missouri. Their unique but universally understood brand of folk music never fails to please.

Along with a busy touring schedule, these turned-pro pickers diligently worked an every-Wednesday show in their hometown of Emporia for over a year. This steady gig tightened the sound quickly, and professionalism was the fruit of this labor.

R.C. Rogers at Berkley Road Studios, who heard something special in the January 2007 demo, "LIVE In the Laundry Room", recorded their debut album, "Gypsy Mama". Gypsy Mama was released in April of 2007 and features mandolin by Nathan 'Hippie' LeClear, flute by Lani Meyer and percussion by Cody Tastove.

The live show is a 5 piece ensemble featuring Elexa singing originals, Thuma on bass, Cody on percussion, Casey Cagle singing originals to his salty guitar pickin' and Melissa Tastove on harmony vocals and rhythm toys.

The Hitchhikers have shared the stage with the likes of: The Dewayn Brothers, My-Tea Kind, Fast Food Junkies, Elephant Revival Concept, BuffaloFitz, Shady Lane String Band, The Rounders, GCDC, Tall Cotton String Band, The Calamity Cubes, Split Lip Rayfield, and many more.

A typical set from The Hichhikers will include ORIGINAL MUSIC as well as covers from artists such as Lucinda Williams, John Prine, Willie Nelson, Janis Joplin and others.

Contact: Elexa or Scott Dawson by phone: (620) 341-7161, (620) 273-6342 by e-mail: newbluegirl1979@yahoo.com


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brandi





Jul 19 2008 12:05 PM

I know, we are getting so old! Happy day before your birthday to you. Have a good one.
Lani Lou





Jul 18 2008 7:49 AM

Nice pics! Melissa you crack me up! I might see you tonight. Maybe, I want to, but we'll see.
rachel





Jul 17 2008 7:56 PM

Somehow all your Wichita shows are on dates that I can't come. It makes me want to cry.
AJ





Jul 16 2008 7:23 PM

Super great profile pic! Missin your sweet summer tunes! Much love.
AJ
Bayley Kate





Jul 16 2008 1:35 PM

I know how you feel! I can't wait to see you guys!
Duffy McGee





Jul 13 2008 3:38 PM

we're down, thanks.
John





Jul 13 2008 12:45 AM

Thanks for the great show tonight at RACK EM UP
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Geneva





Jul 2 2008 5:29 PM

Just so happens I'll be at Olpe Downhome Days.
:) Can't wait to see you guys!
Lani Lou





Jul 1 2008 10:50 AM

Love the new photo!
Dirty





Jun 28 2008 1:07 PM


Glitter Graphics & Comments
Melissa





Jun 24 2008 12:29 PM

If you haven't already, don't book any shows for Nov. 1st.
That's the day of my Families big birthday party, so Cody and I won't be able to play:)
~*Dani Girl*~





Jun 21 2008 2:38 PM

Just stopping by to say we love you guys and miss your guts!!! xoxo Dani girl
Sierra Jane.