Highlight Reel
Live Performance
Nominated for Country Album of the Year – 19th Annual LA Music Awards “Back in Paradise”
Recipient for Country Single of the Year – 19th Annual LA Music Awards “One More Beer”
Nominated for Country Artist of the Year – 20th Annual LA Music Awards
Recipient for Country Single of the Year – 20th Annual LA Music Awards “Bad Times”
Nominated for Country Album of the Year – 20th Annual LA Music Awards “Last Chance”
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Genre
Country
Band Members
Chris Ellis, Sean Drummond, Marissa Garcia, James Bulger, John Huldt
Hometown
Los Angeles
Record Label
Down and Outhouse
Short Description
“Tell the truth. Sing with passion. Work with laughter. Love with heart. ‘Cause that’s all that matters in the end.” – Kris Kristofferson
Bio
Back to back winners of the 2009 and 2010 Los Angeles Music Award for Country Single of the Year, The Hopdown Bilby Band is bringing their signature style of country music to Los Angeles and beyond. Lovers of lonesome twang and good guitar licks, The Hopdown Bilby Band strive to bring back the sounds of “the good ol’ days”. They have received awards, accolades, and high praise for their songwriting and for their live performances, wowing fans with their high energy up-tempo shows. The Hopdown Bilby Band is characterized by great lyrics, toe-tapping rhythms, tight harmonies, honky-tonk guitar licks and soaring flute lines. All of these elements combined lend a richness and down-home flair to this quintet. With their unique guitar-driven sound that blends twang, blues, and a hint of rock, The Hopdown Bilby Band brings you the true sounds of “Southern California Country”… good tunes and good times, guaranteed!
Current Location
Los Angeles
Influences
Eric Clapton, George Strait, Hank Williams, Hank Williams Jr., Johnny Cash, Johnny Paycheck, Waylon Jennings, The Marshall Tucker Band, Charlie Daniels
Website
www.myspace.com/hopdownbilbywww.sonicbids.com/thehopdownbilbybandwww.youtube.com/hopdownbilby
Press Contact
hopdownbilby@gmail.com
Booking Agent
Chris Ellis