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HotWingJones

About Me

An eclectic group of players with a stylistically varied mix of original compositions and cover songs, HotWingJones has been a mainstay in the Central Pennsylvania music scene for eight years. Not quite a classic rock band, and not quite a roots rock band, HotWingJones feels familiar, but sounds different. Some have called HotWingJones a garage band for grown-ups. Whatever the description, the band has the distinction of being voted by the readers of Harrisburg Magazine the "Simply the Best" local band in 2004 and 2005, and has received the "Readers Choice Award" in 2006, 2007 and 2008. This perennial local favorite writes and performs songs about lost love, lost opportunities, libations and American cuisine.
In 2005, HotWingJones teamed up with veteran NEPA producer/musician Bret Alexander (The Badlees, Breaking Benjamin) at Saturation Acres Recording Studio to record their debut EP, “Saturated,” a varied blend of original road-tested tunes. Bret is noted both locally and nationally for being the main songwriter and multi-instrumentalist for The Badlees as well as for his stellar production of singer-songwriters and up and coming artists. HotWingJones has reunited with Bret for their sophomore effort, a full length record slated for a late 2009 release that promises to be even more diverse than their original offering.
In the end, HotWingJones is just five guys writing some good tunes, putting on a great show, and having as much fun as possible while on stage.
And now, the obligatory CD Promotion:
Be the first on your block to own a copy of the HotWingJones EP "Saturated". Saturated is available at Harrisburg Online for only $8.50, which includes shipping and handling. Act now while supplies last! Here is the link: SATURATE ME! Check out our good friends at Saturation Acres .
HOTWINGJONES BOOKING INFORMATION: 717-571-6596

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Member Since: 07/04/2006
Band Website: www.myspace.com/hotwingjones
Band Members: Andy Shemeta - Lead Vox and Bass
Jerry "Tyrannosaurus Pep" Carbone - Lead Guitar
Talbert Ford - Rhythm Guitar
Corey "Woody" Woodcock - Pedal Steel
Rocco Beckenhelm - Drums & BV’s

Influences: The Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, The Grateful Dead, Tom Petty, The Beatles, Wilco, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen, Jimi Hendrix, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Hank Williams, The Allman Brothers Band, Gram Parsons, Rush, The Seldom Scene, Van Halen, Queen, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Frank Zappa, The Eagles, KISS, Muddy Waters
Sounds Like: Well, we sound like HotWingJones! But, we have been told we sound like The Stones, Springsteen, The Animals, The Kinks, Santana, The Black Crowes, Neil Young, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Record Label: Atomic Farm Entertainment
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

HotWingJones voted "Readers' Choice" Local Band 2009!

What can we say?  HWJ is humbled and flattered by the ongoing loyalty and support from our families, friends and fans who have, once again, voted us as the winners of "Readers' Choice Local Band" for ...
Posted by on Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:11:00 GMT

Check out a New Music Site for PA

Check out our friend Gina's new myspace page and website "PAMusicScene.com" for all the latest buzz in the Pennsylvania music scene!We continue to work on our new album, with another studio session co...
Posted by on Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:10:00 GMT

HWJ ALL AGES, OUTDOOR, FREE SHOW on 7/25

HotWingJones will be playing from 4-7 p.m. "IN THE GARDEN" at Pomfret Street Live!  Pomfret Street Live is an effort by The Pomfret Group" to promote and invigorate the West Pomfret Street area of Car...
Posted by on Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:24:00 GMT

CANCELLATION OF BREWHOUSE GIG on July 18th!

Sadly, the Brewhouse gig for this Saturday, July 18th at The Brewhouse Grille has been cancelled due to an inadvertent double-booking by the venue.  The Brewhouse apologized to HWJ and our fans and pr...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:37:00 GMT

MySpace.com Blogs - Stamper Lumber MySpace Blog

http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog...MySpace .com Blogs - Stamper Lumber MySpace Blog Shared via AddThis Although HWJ will not be playing at SS'09, we will certainly be attending to e...
Posted by on Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:44:00 GMT

NEWS about Friends of HWJ

In many of our band emails, we will tell you a bit about what's going on with our fellow friends in the local music scene.  So, we decided to post this "with a little help FOR our friends" piece in ou...
Posted by on Fri, 08 May 2009 09:27:00 GMT

Interview with HotWingJones

Recently, HotWingJones was interviewed by Gina from "Dames of PA", a new group dedicated to supporting the regional entertainment scene in Pennsylvania.Get some new insights into the band by visiting ...
Posted by on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:07:00 GMT

Click here to VOTE for your favorite Local Band in the Harrsiburg Magazine Reader's Poll

You must vote in at least 30 categories for your votes to count.  It will only take a few minutes of your time.  Go ahead and vote for your favorite local band in the 2009 Harrisburg Magazine's annual...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Feb 2009 06:38:00 GMT

Great third band nailed down for May 16th show @ Gullifty's!

We're excited to announce that the 3rd band on our May 16th bill at Gullifty's will be the rootsy-roadhouse-rockin' UP POPS THE DEVIL!This is our first time sharing a bill with Up Pops The Devil and o...
Posted by on Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:40:00 GMT

2009 World Tour dates so far...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! HotWingJones hopes that all of you had a wonderful holiday season and are now ready to rock all the way through 2009! We've been busy working on booking dates for our 2009 World Tour a...
Posted by on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:44:00 GMT