Who Hit John? have been performing, jamming and busking around southwest Michigan since 2006. They've brought their energetic and original old time sound to bars, basements, street corners, concert halls - Anywhere they can get folks stompin', singin' and clappin'. Joined together by a love for acoustic music and its vibrant scene in Michigan, this derelict group of misfits and prophets are intent on taking the world by storm, one song at a time.
Whether kicking out rawkus fiddle tunes, dirty and greasy southern blues, or high and lonesome bluegrass serenades, Who Hit John? keep the home fires burning, carrying on the tradition of American roots music. All five members write and sing, providing a wealth of material and influences. Who Hit John? always bring audiences something exciting and new.
The band was formed by Nick "Hamdog" Vander Vliet on mandolin, Kris "Will DoLittle" Kehn on guitar, and Daniel "Catfish" McCartney on banjo and slide guitar. Shortly thereafter, Nathan "Django Watley" Dannison joined on fiddle, harmonica and jaw harp. The fresh-faced foursome went through a slew of bass players, before meeting recording engineer Ian "Dr. Hoot" Gorman while mixing their debut CD, Old Gray Road.
With their lineup now solidified, Who Hit John? is booking massive amounts of gigs and selling hand made copies of Old Gray Road like hotcakes. They plan to continue writing, recording and playing shows as long as the Gods of Old Time Music allow. Hopefully, well past last call.
In December of 2007 Who Hit John? headed up to Heart Center Studios in Big Rapids, MI, to record their first full-length CD. With Leslie Ziegler of The Mossy Mountain Band filling in on bass, they threw down 14 tracks in 14 hours, polished off a handlebar of Knob Creek, and sang their hearts out in a library containing the largest collection of astrology books in North America. It was a magical weekend, and it comes through every note. Recorded by Drew Behringer and mixed/mastered by current-bassist Ian Gorman, Old Gray Road showcases the bands timeless-sounding original songs. and high-energy performance.
The smallest bone in the human body is the stapes or stirrup bone located in the middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches (.28 cm) long and man does it shake when people get down. As I'm sure they did while listening to your track during last week's show.
We all were very disappointed Sat. night at Founder's, a few of us came just to see you guys. The other bands were great tho, hope your back around GR soon.
Last week was one of the first shows post daylight savings time, and I'd like to think the track of yours I played helped keep some folks outside just a bit longer to enjoy the newly warm weather.
WIDR wants to remind you that:
The Donkey Show opens tonight in the York Arena Theatre!!
It is a modern retelling of Shakepeare’s classic, A Midsummer Night’s Dream with a huge dose of disco!
March 19-21 and 26th- 29th in the York Arena Theatre.
Tickets are only $5 for students! (reg. 20 dollars)
Cash Bar
For tickets and show information, call the University Box Office at 269.387. 6222!
YYEEEHHAAWWW!!! howdy Catfish! it has been a long time. we feel like we've been out of touch with our Kalamazoo friends. we are starting to play some more shows around town but we got some other things giong on too... we are recording @ Broadside Studio w/ Blazing Heart Productions- gonna get back in the studio on 3/29... also *me and Kristi are expecting our third daughter any day now! when this all settles down i'd love to catch a WHJ? show! i'll check yer calender.
hiiii, i wanted to drop by and let you know that we just got a few new members in our band. Joel and Sarah Stuk, they are brother and sister and they totally rock it out. We have a few new pictures on our page with them. it would be great if you could take a minute to stop by our page and leave a comment to welcome them into the band :)
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