The Honkytonkers featuring Kelly Parker

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The Honkytonkers are Maine's premier "Rockin' Country Band". Many people refer to their original music as "POWER COUNTRY" because it is truly a mix of country music with an edge of classic rock. Country music with "in your face attitude" is how one article summed up the group. What can you expect when you see a Honkytonker show? ...A high energy stage show, with tight music and vocals. "This band has the ability to make you feel like you are seeing a national act" says Donnie, after seeing them play to a crowd of more than a thousand at the Skowhegan State fair. "They are seasoned, entertaining performers, and I bought a CD and a T-shirt said Donnie's wife Loretta. What sets the group apart from many regional acts, is that they are songwriters who are always writing and recording, a talent that allows them to create their own sound and style, not just copy someone elses. They come to every show with one desire.... to play Honkytonker songs.....and to please the crowd. Alright..that is two desires, and they also like to make new "TONKER FRIENDS"but what is most important, is that the crowds can feel the chemistry between the musicians who make up the group. Kelly Parker writes songs, sings lead, plays percussion, and takes pride in connecting with the audience...Craig Stutzman also writes songs, sings lead, plays bass and acoustic guitar. Michael Alan is an award winning guitarist who also writes ,sings, engineers the sound, trouble shoots, plays almost every instrument and is the biggest reason the band is so polished. Mike James is so much more than a drummer. He brings years of experience to the band and is also the technical guru. When the crowd is pumped and into what The Honkytonkers are about, something magical happens. All it takes is one show and chances are......you'll have a new favorite band. If you have a club, event, fair, festival or any other need for great music and entertainment, you have found your band........................The Honkytonkers..