I'm a member of the following:
Ike Jonson and Roadhouse Rangers
David Tanner and the Honky tonk 'O' Rama
Heath Haynes and the Hi- Dollars (at points)
Dave Cox and the Coxmen
Harry Fontana band
and My band A-11
Me: upright bass and vocals
Larry Garvin: lead guitar & back vox
Brian Davidson: lead guitar (sub)
Steve Underwood: drums
Carco clave: steel guitar
Tommy Hannum: Steel Guitar
Renae Truex: Fiddle
Influences
Tom Waits, Loeonard Cohen, Faron Young, Charley Pride, Don Gibson, Jimmy Martin, Roky Erickson, The Thirteenth Floor Elevators, Howlin' Wolfe, Johnny Cash, Stonewall Jackson, Roy Huskey, Junior Huskey, Ernie Newton, Lightnin' Chance, Bob Moore, Lum York, James Jamerson, Charlie Patton, Muddy Waters, Charlie Louvin, The Wilburn Brothers, The Louvin Brothers, Bill Monroe, Jimmie Skinner, Ernest Tubb, George Morgan, Connie Smith, Jean Shepard, Hank Williams, Roy Acuff, Gary Stewart, the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, The Who, Blood Sweat and Tears, John Coltrane, The Allman Brothers, The Sonics, The Count Five, Chuck Berry Little Richard, Fats Domino, John D. Loudermilk, George Hamilton IV, Carl Smith, Webb Pierce, Joe Carson, Mudhoney, Alice In Chains, Primus (Les Claypool), and so many others I'm boring myself..........
Born in a Honky Tonk and raised on a jukebox, I have been at this for 27 years now, starting at the age of 10. That's when I started playing family venues and clubs (some in the doorway due to me being a minor). I started in Bluegrass and country and gradually migrated to other styles including Blues, Jazz, and even Classical. I've either opened up for or was in a band that opened up for, or was in a band that backed the following:
James Hand, David Houston, Norman Wade, Jeanne Pruett, Jimmy C. Newman, George Hamilton IV, Tommy Overstreet, Bill Anderson, Charlie Louvin, Stonewall Jackson, Jim Ed Brown, Jack Greene, Eddie Bo.
Was a one time protoge of Tillman Franks.
Was a member of the Louisiana Hayride (1984).
Old South Jamboree (1982-1986).
I have also guested twice on the Ernest Tubb Record Shop Midnite Jamboree.
Louisiana bands I was envolved with to bit of notoriety: The Emanating Remnants of Departure, David Easley and the Heartifacts, and Rusty Bonz (Truman Holland).
I play primarily stand up and fender bass, but also play guitar, banjo and mandolin..the former two to a lesser degree. Nashville came calling in 2003 and I've been here ever since, primarily working clubs such as Robert's Western World, The Wheel, Layla's Bluegrass Inn and Full Moon Saloon with my band, A-11 or other bands such as Ike Jonson and the Roadhouse Rangers, David Tanner and the Honkytonk 'O' Rama, Heath Haynes and the Hi-dollars, Dave Cox and the Coxmen, and Harry Fontana as well as a gun for hire for many other bands such as, Don Kelley, Brazilbilly, Josh Hedley, Travis Mann etc.
My album should be out this fall after 5 years. Finally.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING SCOTT & NICOLE. GIVE THANKS TODAY FOR ALL THE GOODNESS IN YOUR LIFE. YOU BOTH ARE VERY LUCKY TO HAVE EACH OTHER. I HOPE TO BE SEEING YOU SOON.
Don't forget about my My MySpace Friend Specials!..
*Hump Day Wednesday My Space friends special * $60.00 per hour - 2 hours minimum.. 4 hours maximum- within a 25 mile range of the Nashville Metro area.
Sunday football Sports bar hopping Adventure. You and your friends can enjoy a fun day hopping from any of your favorite 3 sport bars! Now that's fun with Class! In order for us to offer you such specials our friends must travel within a 25 mile range of the Nashville Metro area at your local sports bars, all 3 sport bars of your choice must be within a 10 mile range one from another. That's what friends are for, give and take.
Why hussel with finding a parking place at the malls during all this Christmas shopping rush, get together with a half dozen of your friends and do your shopping in style with door side drop off and pickup and have a party and shop till you drop.
Stopping by to wish you a fantastic week!!! Hope all is going great with you!!! Check out my newest single Whipping Post on Texas radio NOW!!! I also hope to see you out at Rowdy Bucks in Crosby Texas Saturday November 28th 2009 9:30 The show will also be streamed live from www.susanhickman.com Check it out if you cant make it!!! Hope to see you there!!! Love, ~Susan Hickman www.susanhickman.com www.reverbnation.com/susanhickman www.twitter.com/susanhickman
Greetings, brother! Sorry I have been out of contact for a while, but I have been busy, busy with work & the girlfriend, etc. I am pleased to see you have been busy as well! [=
I wanted to tell you a little story. My girlfriend, Jenna, and I went to eat at a little bistro on Government St. last night and lo and behold the Henry Gray Trio was playing there! Yes, that is THE Henry Gray, Grammy winner and former pianist for Howlin' Wolf, Jimmy Reed, Elmore James, Muddy Waters, Little Water, et al. Jenna didn't know who he was, but she loved the music! We stayed for the whole 2 hour set on the patio, drinking Mojitos, and loving it! It was a surreal, thrilling experience for me!
Of course, I thought of you and wished you had been there! I hope all is well with you and yours, and I think of you even when I don't randomly catch blues legends playing in obscurity in trendy bistros.
Thanks for being such a great friend!!! YOU ROCK!!! Have a great weekend!!!!!
If you are around Friday August 28th I'll be having a big show at Tumbleweed Texas with the Spiffingtons in Houston Texas I really hope to see you there!!! Love ~Susan www.susanhickman.com
Hello sir! How are things going for ya these days?? Busy, I see doing what you love most. Wish I could get up to Nashville and see ya perform live. Thanks for the videos you posted on MySpace. Really enjoyed your performances. :)
Scott...You have no idea what your friendship means to me! I love you brother! We really enjoyed the party! You guys really know how to throw a bash. Your "better-half" is just wonderful! You are a lucky man, as though I had to tell you that. We won't be able to make it in on Tuesday, but we will see you soon! Take care, and remember: I hope that you live as long as you want to, and "want to" as long as you live!!!....Your Sincere Buddy...JIM
Scott, thanks for inviting me to your birthday shindig, but unfortunately i'll be on the west side of the US and too far away to attend. Hope you have a good one! Happy Birthday!!! :)
You are AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for being a friend!!! Hope you are having a great summer!!! I sure am, Hope to hear from you soon!!!
Wrapped Up In Me is #31 on the New Music Weekly Country Main Chart!!!! I am also #12 on the top 30 Indie Chart this week!!! It is on radio stations across the nation, you can request it now!!!!! Also, If you are around Friday August 28th I'll be having a big show at Tumbleweed Texas with the Spiffingtons in Houston Texas I really hope to see you there!!! Love ~Susan www.susanhickman.com
Hey friend! Ricky Young & Red White Blue are playing a free outdoor show at Gaylord Opryland Hotel this Friday July 17 at the Cascades Pool near the main lobby. Doors open at 6pm. It's free to attend, free to park (just follow the free parking signs) and all ages. Bring your swimsuits b/c the stage is right next to the pool!
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