Led Zeppelin, The Allman Brothers, and James Brown (the JB's): think of those three bands as the points of a triangle and fill that triangle with: Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton (all projects), Jimi Hendrix, BB King, Freddie King, Albert King, Junior Wells & Buddy Guy, Otis Rush, Willie Dixon, Elmore James, Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Chuck Berry, T-Bone Walker, Wilson Picket, Otis Redding, Sam Cook, George Clinton, The Faces, Frank Zappa, The Meters, Robert Palmer, The Band, Aerosmith, The Doors, The Beatles, The Grateful Dead (Pigpen era), Fleetwood Mac (Peter Green era), AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Black Crowes, Government Mule and Terry Garland.
“Big Sound…Someone could make him (The Dirty Truth) a superstar!”
JT The Brick- Live review on nationally syndicated Fox Radio on January 21, 2008.
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As of summer 2008, The Dirty Truth has taken the local and regional scene by storm, playing venues such as Heritage Amphitheater, The National, Capital Ale House Music Hall and Monroe Park (Monument Ave 10K) in Richmond, to North Carolina clubs such as The Outer Banks Brewing Station, The Rhino in Greensboro and Stella Blue in Asheville. The Dirty Truth boys have been blessed to share the stage with some American music greats to include: Dickey Betts (RRHOF), Duane Betts and Andy Aledort (Allman Brothers and Great Southern), Velvet Truckstop with Artimus Pyle (RRHOF/Lynyrd Skynyrd), Woody Wood (CMT “Big Break” Winner) & Hollywood Red, Sons of Ralph, Jorma Kaukonen (RRHOF) & Jack Casady (RRHOF) of Hot Tuna/Jefferson Airplane…to name a few!
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Founded in 2006 by singer/songwriter/guitarist Hob Wright (BMI), Hobby enlisted fellow songwriter and blues guitar phenom- Dan “Peavine” Sessler to collaborate and co-manage The Dirty Truth. Hobby and Dan spent the first year woodshedding, songwriting and developing a rhythm section. Kevin McCloskey locked in as the drummer in late 2006, bringing a dynamic range from Bonham to Blakey with backing vocal talent. The Dirty Truth played a few small venues with interim bass players in late 2006-early 2007 before completing the rhythm section with bass player Dane Magoon (Fabled Automatic) in summer 2007. Since that time The Dirty Truth has built a fan base, been aired on Indie radio and praised on Nationally Syndicated Radio (with just live recordings!)
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Based on Performance at Cafe Diem in Richmond, VA September 12, 2007: “They (The Dirty Truth) have a raw and dirty sound, full of funk, soul and rock and roll…Their originals sound like Sgt. Pepper-era Beatles. “
FGIII-Richmond Music Journal, September 30, 2007
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From “alternative-blues” to “progressive-southern-rock”, The Dirty Truth defies genre categorization. The band sees itself as an honest American rock band with obvious blues roots and a classic-rock sound --peppered by a witty lyrical edge, nasty funk-undercurrent and lightly salted by sweet soul and southern drawl. The guitars are big and thick and the rhythm section is fat and juicy. The Dirty Truth jams, but that is not what they are here to do. The Dirty Truth is here to write, record and perform songs. The jammin’ is just a bonus, or as they say in Louisiana: langiappe- a little somethin’ extra for nothin’.
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The Dirty Truth supports their original music habit by performing blues, classic rock, funk and soul covers at clubs and private parties all over the Southeast (Led Zeppelin, The Allman Brothers, The Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, The Faces, Sly & The Family Stone, James Brown, Grand Funk, Ray Charles, Muddy Waters, BB King, Elmore James, Junior Wells & Buddy Guy, and Otis Rush to name a few…). The 5 tracks on this site recorded live at OBX Brewing Station by Nebula Live Recording & Mastering are available for purchase, and the band is planning its formal studio CD release for early in 2009. Please contact hobbywright@comcast.net or 804-338-7676 for booking information. Thank you for visiting The Dirty Truth’s myspace page/electronic press kit.
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We had a great interview w/ 'Elliott Yamin' (RVA) of "American Idol' last month ... You can check out our entire interview at: www.richmondmusicforum.com
'Roslyn' (RVA) Performing Live @ 'The National' 708 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 November 7, 2009 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Can Be Purchased at: www.RoslynVa.BigCartel.com
We had a great interview w/ 'Bruce Hornsby' at 'The National' (RVA) this month ... You can check out our entire interview at: www.richmondmusicforum.com
We just had a great interview w/ 'ZOSO' - Led Zeppelin Tribute Band at 'The National' (RVA) on 10/16/09 ... You can check out our entire audio interview at: www.richmondmusicforum.com
Just posted my shots from The National show on Saturday night. Got a few shots of my now favorite guitar player (Dan). Also check out my online gallery for the full set.
