Brian Hughes and the LoneSharks

About Me

Brian Hughes and the LoneSharks are one of Scotland's finest Original New Country Bands.With three albums under his belt, Brian's songs have been recognised not only in the UK but also America where he has attracted the attention of Atlanta Music Group, Georgia.This 47 year old Scot born, bred and still residing in Dumbarton, an industrial town a few miles from Loch Lomond, leads a band full of talent and enthusiasm, as they play live in Country Festivals and venues nationwide building up an evergrowing fanbase along the way.The live show is not to be missed as the band power their way through a rollercoaster set taking the audience with them all the way. The performance has been described as 'Bruce Springsteen meets Garth Brooks'.

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Member Since: 7/29/2005
Band Website: brianhughesmusic.com
Band Members: Brian Hughes, guitars and vocals Greg Porterfield, drums and vocals Ian Newport, bass and vocals Graham Cordiner, keyboards and vocals Robert Jones, guitars and vocals
Influences: Bruce Springsteen, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Kim Richey, Jimmy LaFave, Gretchen Peters, Lucinda Williams
Sounds Like: The 'New Country Americanna' genre is hard to pin down as there is such a variety in the music. Brian Hughes and the LoneSharks play what they believe to be their own brand of Country Rock/ Americanna. Check it out.
Type of Label: None