All Honky Tonk Hangover music is available for downloading on iTunes.
GIANT COUNTRY...
When Dave Hall of The Honky Tonk Hangovers sings about life in the big rig, he's not speaking from a childhood spent watching reruns of B.J. and the Bear. When he was a boy, he used to accompany his big brother, Steve, on runs in an eighteen-wheeler -- which explains the Hangovers' highway-scorched rendition of Red Sovine's trucker-country valentine "Girl on the Billboard." The song is just one of a dozen and a half on the group's sophomore full-length, Giant Country. But Hall doesn't stick to just trucks: Trains, motorcycles and that bucking bronco called love are all recognized on the disc, a stew of rockabilly, country boogie and, naturally, honky-tonk spiked with a hint of that electrified Bakersfield sound. Live, the Hangovers have a reputation for causing spontaneous outbreaks of two-steppin', though the band insists that its newest barn burner, "The Kissing Song," was "written to inspire makeout riots at our shows." Jason Heller Westword magazine
On the band's debut release, last year's Every Little Honky Tonk, the band is captured at its whooping, stomping best. Hall's rumbling baritone offsets Yeary's plaintive, lonesome warble, and Jerome and Webster pitch in harmonies while nailing down the beats with both precision and soul. The sound is authentic and retro without being kitschy; it's obvious the Hangovers have a true love affair with classic country music. The group is also a champion of Denver's roots-music scene and waves the flag for anyone in town willing to buck the trend of phony, commercialized country and play it straight from the heart. With an emphasis on songwriting, tasteful playing and unpretentious fun, the Honky Tonk Hangovers are the perfect reminder that, despite all the lofts and skyscrapers, Denver is still a city of the high-plains West. Jason Heller Westword magazine
Denver is home to an AWESOME country radio station that plays both old and new country. Tune in to 92.5 Willie on the FM dial and you wont be dissapointed.
If you dig good live music, check out the following acts…..
The Dalhart Imperials – One of Denver's longest lastin retro country bands and winners of Westword’s “Best Country Band” category. WWW.DALHARTIMPERIALS.COM
Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams – Simply our favorite classic country band in town WWW.HIBEAMS.COM
Hard drivin' hotrod funkabilly is The Brethren Fast Racing Team!! WWW.BRETHRENFAST.COM
Sol-Fed-Joe - These guys are rockin'! Soulful Blues, R&B, Surf, Rock 'N Roll WWW.SOLFEDJOE.COM
Check out Neo-Rockabilly from Russia!! The Rattlesnakes have been tearing up the Former Soviet Union with genuine Rockabilly and surf sounds for more than a decade. Ranger Dave used to jam with these guys in Moscow!!! www.rattlesnakes.surfmusic.ru
If you are looking for steel guitar lessons, look no further. Denver is home to a world renowned steel guitar instructor. Check out Uncle Dick Meis’s school of steel. You can find instructional materials and many useful links to the world of steel guitar. WWW.DICKMEIS.COM
Wondering how come we always look so dang handsome in pictures? It's none other than the superb work of Dave McGrath at Pro-Pix Photography! Dave shoots "any photo, anytime, anywhere!" And trust us, after the CD photo shoot at Denver's one and only, Squeeze Inn, that's no catch phrase...it's the honest truth! WWW.PRO-PIX.COM
Need some quality photos of your band? Check out our good friend John Amrosino at Cityrat Photo.
