UNKNOWN HINSON
11/28/2009
Visulite Theatre (18 +)
Doors Open: 8:00 - Headliner Begins: 10:00
Looking somewhat like Dracula's nasty little brother who spent some hard years drinking and working as a carnival barker for a second-rate freak show, Unknown Hinson translates that vibe to his style of country and western-tinged psychobilly. Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, this red-necked crooner gained regional popularity with a self-produced television show in 1992 and soon was touring nationwide, wowing audiences with his outrageous and campy, white-trash persona and freewheeling, sleazy tone.
Hinson's most recent CD release, "Target Practice". melds weepy twang and searing guitar riffs and lyrics that speak of love-gone-bad and the dark side of the honky-tonk lifestyle. Raucous, theatrical and over-the-top, Unknown Hinson isn't just for the trailer park set anymore! He's toured with Hank3 and Rev. Horton Heat. Billy Bob Thornton names Unknown as one of his favorite songwriters and a genius picker. Matt Groening (the Simpsons) labels Unknown as a guitar maniac (and funny as hell to boot!) Hank3 has Unknown's face tatooed on his bicep! Marty Stuart introduced him as his illegitimate brother at the Ryman in Nashville, and is placing Unknown on the front cover of his upcoming book of personal photographs. Tom Petty came backstage at a Hollywood event to ask Unknown how he gets his "sound".
The Rolling Stones invited him to participate in the soundcheck session for their latest show in Charlotte, NC. Unknown is also gaining notoriety (and fans) as the voice of lead character "Early Cuyler" in the popular new show from Cartoon Network "The Squidbillies". The first season was so well-received that an immediate green light was given to two more seasons.
www.unknownhinson.com
LAMBHANDLER
Start Time: 8:45
Moe Lassiz - Guitar, Vox.
Jay Fernandez - Guitar.
Tim Benson - Drums.
Brent Holland - Bass.
If Muddy Waters met Queens of the Stone Age, had a kid then Howlin' Wolf met the Dixie Dregs and had a kid... And by some miracle those kids got it on... well that union would be Lamb Handler...
Well, that's one opinion.
The NC based quartet Lamb Handler have been playing as a band since 2006 but spent several years prior in other groups developing their skills as musicians, performers and most of all songwriters. In the beginning singer/guitarist Moe Lassiz & guitarist Jay Fernandez wanted to start a project for songs they were working on that didn't fit into the band they were in at the time. The songs were more stripped down with no fat. Catchy, fast, danceable tunes that came in with a quick hook and were out before you knew what hit you.
After bringing in the rhythm team of Tim Benson on drums and Brent Holland on bass the four quickly realized Lamb Handler was what they had been working towards as writers and performers.
www.sonicbids.com/LambHandler
