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It all began with bar room conversations between Troy and David about the raw roots alt-country music scene they had been introduced to, which included such bands as Uncle Tupelo, Son Volt, Gram Parsons and Steve Earle. Throw in a love for jam bands like Widespread Panic and The Grateful Dead, and you have The Bar Tab Band. A blue collar rock and roll band which speaks the language of life in the midwest with telecaster twang and hillbilly stomp.Bar Tab formed in 2003 and were soon playing at a host of great Wisconsin bars and clubs. BTB had the opportunity to play some outdoor festies since emerging on the scene, including The Grickle Grass Jam and The Grateful Garcia Gathering which featured Melvin Seals and The Jerry Garcia Band, along with some of the finest jam bands in the midwest. We traveled throughout the state and have been writing a few tunes along the way. Troy brings an enthusiasm for bluegrass and gritty country-rock together with a voice as deep and dark as a holler' and provides the acoustic guitar and mandolin. David's playing makes it seem as though his guitar is trying to hurt him, and it's all he can do to avoid injury every night, which makes him holler lyrics with reckless abandon. The Right Honorable Judge Clay oversees the rich textural rhythmic moodscapes of The BTB, and would like us to play more Dylan. A fine idea, Tom! With Jerry and Scott laying down a groove that mixes Jazz and Rock with raw aggression, this band will force you to dance and be constantly HAVING A GOOD TIME! This band would not be without the loyalty of the fantastic folks who come down to dance and have a good time and celebrate the shared experience that happens when a live band truely feeds off the energy of an audience. Thanks alot, We Love Y'all! MySpace Contact Tables

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Member Since: 12/19/2005
Band Website: bartabband.net
Band Members: Troy Heinz - Acoustic Guitar / Mandolin / Harmonica / Vox David Wanie - Electric and Acoustic Guitars / Vox Tom Clay - Piano/Organ/Vox Jerry Sparkman - Upright and Downlow Bass / Vox Scott Brown - Drums
Influences: Just to name a few: The Grateful Dead - Uncle Tupelo - The Flying Burrito Bros. - Steve Earle - Gram Parsons - Son Volt - The Talking Heads - Phish - The Rolling Stones - Ryan Adams - Johnny Cash - Widespread Panic - Pink Floyd - JJ Cale - Cracker - Camper Van Beethoven - oh yeah did I say Steve Earle. Let me say it again! Too many to List
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My Blog

Jimmy Seas 03-08-08

A great night of music. We had a blast playing with our good friends LMO once again @ Jimmy Seas. This place rocks and is alot of fun to play at. The entire place was packed with family and friends. L...
Posted by The Bar Tab Band on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:32:00 PST

02-28-08 Barley & Hops

Hello Everyone. I am a little behind on getting this up. Another fun trip to Oshkosh. We are fond of this place and it gets a little better each trip. The night started off a little slow and aft...
Posted by The Bar Tab Band on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:24:00 PST

02-09-08 The Lazy Gecko Lounge

Thanks to everyone who braved the bitter cold and made it out to this show. It was like -10 outside. Just like alot of the shows we have played here, the evening started kinda slow. We took the oppurt...
Posted by The Bar Tab Band on Mon, 11 Feb 2008 02:34:00 PST

02-02-08 Jimmy Seas

What a great show! Thank You Jimmy Seas and all of our loyal fans for making this night such a blast. Big thanks are in order for the b-day girl Kristy Enz and her hubby Tom for throwing a great party...
Posted by The Bar Tab Band on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 06:51:00 PST

01-26-08 IQs show review

I am a little late posting this one as I have been pretty busy lately. What can I say, another show @ IQ's. We have played here at least 50 times in the last 5 years and for those of you who don't kno...
Posted by The Bar Tab Band on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:08:00 PST

01-19-08 Bentley’s Show Review

Hey Y'all, Here is the review from show 2 of 2008. Well, let's start off by saying how freaking cold it was this night. -4 degrees and the wind chill was like -20 degrees. Not even all the Packer ene...
Posted by The Bar Tab Band on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:34:00 PST

New Member to the BTB Family

Hey Y'all, Big news in the BTB family. Jerry Sparkman (bass) and his wife Chris are proud to announce the birth of their first baby girl. Opal Sparkman was born earlier this week and should be coming ...
Posted by The Bar Tab Band on Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:29:00 PST

Great Start to 2008 @ The Cold Shot

Well let me start by saying Happy New Year to everyone! 2007 was a great year for us and we are looking @ 2008 to be the best yet. Just wanted to thank all the BTB family (new & old) for your cont...
Posted by The Bar Tab Band on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:05:00 PST