Hot Rod Lincoln is a band based out of the Vincennes/Lawrenceville/Terre Haute area that specializes in oldies rock and roll as well as some great classic rock. The group consists of five main members. We'll be coming to a town near you soon, check out a list of the places we're currently scheduled to appear. If you'd like to book the band, email us at
[email protected] remember we alway stay 4-5 months ahead. Fall gigs for 2009 are filling up quick.Dave LaMarche is the resident comedian, keyboard player and harmony singer as well as the ballad singer of the group. Aside from playing a killer Hammond organ; Dave will keep you laughing all night long. He has been playing in the area and satisfying crowds for over 30 years. A true testiment to a team player and someone you would like to share the stage with. Whether playing his Hammond Organ or just a simple piano, David has an ear for music. Occasionally, he'll even add string arrangements to some of the British invasion stuff just like J.P. Jones used to do for Herman's Hermits. Ballads never sounded so good. From Elvis to the R. Brothers, Dave has a voice that will win over every crowd when it's time for a slow dance. He'd like to thank his family for supporting his love of music for the last 30 years. Many nights he has sacrificed home time for the band and pleasing a crowd.( )Shawn Hawley is a talented guitarist and one of the lead vocalists. Shawn can play just about any style, ranging from Chuck Berry to classic blues, James Burton to Steve Cropper, some tasty licks by George Harrison, John Fogerty, and Eric Clapton, or sometimes just some great classic rock leads from the 70's and 80's.Every song in classic rock has a different guitar sound, Shawn has probably owned a guitar for almost every style and type of song recorded. His stable of guitars over the years has ranged from Gibson 335's, Telecasters, Gretsches, Stratocasters, Rickenbackers, to Les Pauls. Whether 6 strings or 12, Shawn puts in what it takes to make the song sound great. After playing in the area for the last 15 years, Shawn has a knack for reading just what the crowd wants to hear.He would also like to thank his Mom and Dad, Brother, God and every other musician who has every inspired him. Scotty Moore, Elvis, George Harrison Tom Petty, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, The Ventures, Johnny Rivers Eric Clapton, James Burton, Jerry Lee Lewis, Fleetwood Mac and the Monkees and for influencing him and proving how much fun and rewarding a life with music could be.( )Jim Pinkstaff has played bass and rhythm guitar in the band for several years. He has been the backbone of the gear setup and lights for the last 10 years. His love of all types of music from Buddy Holly to Talking Heads brings up all kinds of conversation. He has truly been shaped by the Byrds, Tom Petty and Bob Dylan as well. He is also the resident harmonica player in the band as well as back-up vocals. His bass of choice is a Jay Turser violin shaped bass very similar to a Hofner but affordable. His guitar effects revolve around an assortment of Danelectro pedals and a few rare gems. His taste in guitars ranges from Telecasters to an Epiphone 335. He'd like to thank his family for supporting his love of music for the last 12 years. He is now a proud father as well.Coming back to the fold for the summer season is our bass player, Jasper Smith and our drummer, Steve Strange. They'll be playing through the summer season and we hope to have a great time. Also returning for some gigs this summer will be Carl Harrison who was one of the founding members. He'll be joining us on a few gigs before his first born enters the picture later this fall. He'll really be busy when that time comes. So it should be a great summer season. Come out and join us.( )Hot Rod Lincoln plays a variety of local clubs and bars, as well as private parties, weddings, town festivals and car shows. So look out, these guys are everywhere.Email the band for bookings at
[email protected]
For pictures check out: www.flickr.com/photos/delacruz-hopper/sets/72157606295819081
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