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Skip Heller
Country / Folk / Americana

Guitars. Red meat. Democracy.



NoHo, California
United States

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Last Login:  11/26/2009
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Member Since10/12/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.skipheller.com
Band Members
Influences"An American hero... a droll, insightful songwriter." -- Time Out new York

"Hot, like jalapenos on a Philly cheesesteak." -- Guitar Player mag

"Like genius by lightning strike." -- All About Jazz mag

"Not your usual. Great, tasteful playing." -- The Bakersfield Californian
Sounds Likeat my age
Record Labelropeadope
Type of LabelIndie


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Oct 4 2009 8:00P
Trip In Santa Monica Santa Monica, California
Oct 10 2009 8:00P
private party pasadena, California
Oct 17 2009 8:00P
amsterdam cafe north hollywood, California
Nov 29 2009 8:00P
t/b/a hollywood, California

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   About Skip Heller
Try to write songs like:
Billy Joe Shaver, Tom Waits, Roger Miller, Stan Ridgway, Merle Haggard, John Hartford, Dave Alvin, Paul Weller, Hoagy Carmichael, Bob Dylan, Tom T Hall

Try and sing 'em like:
Merle, Waylon, Phil Alvin, Big Al Anderson, Elvis, Benny Martin

Try to pick like:
Curtis Mayfield, Lowman Pauling, Jerry Reed, Johnny Guitar Watson, Roy Nichols, Norman Blake, Big Al Anderson, Marc Ribot

Bands that I steal from: Merle Haggard and the Strangers, John Hartford's Aereo Plain line-up, the Blasters, Waylon Jennings' 70s touring band, the Band, NRBQ, the Replacements, Sir Douglas Quintet, Osborne Bros, X

I've played/recorded with:
NRBQ, Stan Ridgway, Ray Campi, Lalo Guerrero, Big Jay McNeely, Big Sandy, Wanda Jackson, Todd Rundgren, Martin Mull, THE FLINTSTONES, DEXTER'S LAB, Billy Swan, Jamie Hartford, Katy Moffatt, Rosie Flores, Chris Gaffney, DJ Bonebrake, Sammy Masters, Bob Dorough, Les Baxter, Yma Sumac, Robert Drasnin, Rick Danko, Dave Alvin, Carol Kaye, Terry Adams, Karen Mantler, the Hot Shots, Amy Farris, and many, many vainglorious others.


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JMikeBorrello

JMikeBorrello



Oct 30 2009 4:52 PM

Hey How Ya Doin' Skip 

Me I'm doin' ok - But at my age ! 

just a little merry Christmas  from up north here
 Hope your doin' well

Hartford
Alyssa La Rae

Alyssa Kovacks



Oct 20 2009 6:54 AM

Workin.. my butt off. :) How have you been honey pie? xoxo
Craig Fraser

Craig Fraser



Oct 19 2009 1:21 AM

Hello,

Just dropping by to see how it's all going? :)

Hope to hear back,
Have a good (albeit slightly painful) week at work :).

-Craig!
ffragraff

ffragraff



Oct 17 2009 11:05 PM

AGONY> 

I love your art

Eu amo a sua arte

Keith

Keith



Oct 2 2009 4:50 PM

Happy Birthday,Skip!
~The Original Rock-A-Hula Girl~

~The Original Rock-A-Hula Girl~



Sep 29 2009 7:22 PM

Is that you singin ?
Wierd questions, I know...but last I checked you were not doing "singing" type music.
Cool.....Im listening at work.
Steve Key

Steve Key



Sep 29 2009 4:32 AM

Loving California was easier than anything I'll ever do again.
Craig Fraser

Craig Fraser



Sep 22 2009 2:01 AM

Hey!
Check out my page and have another listen to the music,
Thanks,
Craig Fraser
Alyssa La Rae

Alyssa Kovacks



Sep 14 2009 8:14 AM

Well said babe. <3
Alyssa La Rae

Alyssa Kovacks



Sep 2 2009 8:53 AM

Yes, I..ve heard it, but I don..t have it.
DJ PeasNCheese

DJ PeasNCheese



Aug 31 2009 11:26 AM

My most humble thanks for the add
Alyssa La Rae

Alyssa Kovacks



Aug 31 2009 7:18 AM

You..re the handsome one.
Faber Optimé

Faber Optimé



Aug 19 2009 11:01 PM

Click here to go to the Faber Optimé web site in a new tab/window.

Sorry for not having been in touch awhile - been rather busy!

Just wanted to say that your valued friendship continues to be appreciated.

Have you checked out my MySpace and www.faberoptime.com recently?
Oh and did you subscribe for my free (infrequent, no spam!) newsletter?

You might also enjoy watching some of my latest films:

More (Rate! Comment! Favorite! Subscribe!) on my YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/faberoptime.

Take care and keep in touch.

Best,
Faber.

"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."

The Atomic Tease Art Exhibit and Sale

Creative Tease Productions



Aug 18 2009 4:39 AM

The Atomic Tease Online Art Preview
The Art Exhibit Preview and Pre-Sale is online now! Check out new art from five great artists: Jessica Whiteside, Anne Faith Nicholls, Atomikitty, Claudette Barjoud, and Noir Nouar! Click Here to Preview the Art Now!

Opening Night Event - Thurs, Aug 20th
The Atomic Tease Event starts at 7:00pm on Aug 20th at the Key Club in Hollywood, CA. Come on out for the art reception, drinks, burlesque performances, a DJ, and live music by Thee Swank Bastards!

Hope you can make it out! - Jessica & Jason





KLODE

KLODE



Aug 5 2009 6:55 AM

Hi
Christine, like the car

Christine, like the car



Jul 27 2009 9:34 PM

Hey, Skip, darlin! How are you these days? I don't have a computer anymore, so I don't keep in touch as well as I could. Whatcha up to? We're "enjoying" a nasty little heatwave here in Portland, bah! Time to break out the kiddie pool!
Take care, doll, and keep in touch! Xo
Jimmy Virani

Jimmy Virani



Jul 25 2009 3:23 PM

thanks.
Mento Buru (now on iTunes)

Mento Buru (now on iTunes)



Jul 24 2009 8:10 PM


CHECK OUT MINI-DOCUMENTARY ON MENTO BURU BELOW!
                           



KATHIA JANE AND THE V8s - wild rockabilly music!!!

KATHIA JANE AND THE V8s - wild rockabilly music!!!



Jul 17 2009 5:27 PM






Alyssa La Rae

Alyssa Kovacks



Jun 25 2009 9:51 AM

I can't sleep. Come sing me a song... <3
Linnzi Zaorski

Linnzi Zaorski



Jun 5 2009 4:43 PM

Skip!!
I'm performing at The Redwood Bar in L.A. tomorrow night! Hope you can make it!
xo
LZ
Larry Bagby

Larry Bagby



Jun 3 2009 3:40 PM

Thanks for your support!!


The Slam

The Slam



Jun 2 2009 2:23 PM

All the best from Austin Texas USA!
RAYMOND SCOTT

RAYMOND SCOTT



May 20 2009 6:43 PM

LarsenRock

LarsenRock



May 20 2009 9:16 AM

Hey! rockin welcome.......

PhotobucketLarsen rock.
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