Wayne "The Train" Hancock! With Nicky Diamonds and Mat D.

Wayne "The Train" Hancock is stopping at The Den for his Tornado Alley tour! With Ricky Diamonds and Mat D.!!!

We really couldn't be more humbled to host this show!

Wayne Hancock-

Wayne Hancock has more Hank Sr. in him than either I or Hank Williams Jr. He is the real deal.” – Hank III

“Hancock, who tosses out a roots mix of old country, roadhouse blues, western dance swing, boogie bop, and straight-up rockabilly, takes what was once old and makes it seem like it’s always been and always will be.”—allmusic.com

“The country music scene could do with a lot more characters like Wayne, who push the music’s limits while staying truer to its roots than any well-known names associated with the genre today.” – Slug Magazine

Since his stunning debut, Thunderstorms and Neon Signs in 1995, Wayne “The Train” Hancock has been the undisputed king of Juke Joint Swing–that alchemist’s dream of honky-tonk, western swing, blues, Texas rockabilly and big band. Always an anomaly among his country music peers, Wayne’s uncompromising interpretation of the music he loves is in fact what defines him: steeped in traditional but never “retro;” bare bones but bone shaking; hardcore but with a swing. Like the comfortable crackle of a Wurlitzer 45 jukebox, Wayne is the embodiment of genuine, house rocking, hillbilly boogie.

Wayne makes music fit for any road house anywhere. With his unmistakable voice, The Train’s reckless honky-tonk can move the dead. If you see him live (and he is ALWAYS touring), you’ll surely work up some sweat stains on that snazzy Rayon shirt you’re wearing. If you buy his records, you’ll be rolling up your carpets, spreading sawdust on the hardwood, and dancing until the downstairs neighbors are banging their brooms on the ceiling. Call him a throwback if you want, Wayne just wants to ENTERTAIN you, and what’s wrong with that?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8S-wOA5aqY&list=RDq8S-wOA5aqY&start_radio=1

Nicky Diamonds -

Nicky Diamonds is an Afro-Indigenous Country-Roots/Blues Musician from San Antone, TX currently stationed in Nashville, TN. Pulling inspiration from old hymn books and family history, he's recounting the stories of his ancestors through his unique songwriting style. By keeping the roots of country and blues alive he puts a captivating twist to the tales and tunes of our people.

Nicky spends most of his time touring the country with his 95 year old Dobro and occasionally with his band 'The Deepcuts'. His new delta blues album, recorded at Willie Nelson's studio in Spicewood, Texas, is set to release in Spring 2025. If you're lucky enough you'll catch Nicky at a Honky Tonk or Juke Joint close to home. His live show is a sight to see and you'll leave with a groove stuck in your bones.

https://youtu.be/1Mrvq5akf6g?si=8SW12m6F_ATyoPdl

Mat D. -

Known by fans as the "Hemingway of the Highway" Midwestern Troubadour Mat D has been fashioning his brand of Hard Luck Americana since 2006 with gravel and grit filled vocals, dark soulful lyricism and country blues soaked high energy rock n roll that pulls no punches.

"It’s a crying shame that the world at large isn’t familiar with this guy yet. It’s time for that to change. Country, Americana, Southern rock, call it what you want to call it. I’ll just call it bad-ass." -Fred Phillips somethingelsereviews.com

Music heard on TV series Sons of Anarchy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVWDkWReMhM&list=RDlVWDkWReMhM&start_radio=1

Fantastic Show only $10 in advance and $20 at the door!!

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