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Bill Noonan Band

Carolina Roots Rock—Live from Catawba City!

About Me

Bill Noonan was leader and chief songwriter of the Rank Outsiders, Charlotte-based roots-rock pioneers who were a popular fixture of the regional Americana music scene for over a decade (1991-2001). He has collaborated with many other familiar regional Americana artists on stage and in the studio, including David Childers, Michael Reno Harrell, Duane Jarvis and Gigi Dover.
Noonan has recently returned to the stage fronting a new group that picks up where the Rank Outsiders left off, delving deeper into the trademark "Carolina roots-rock" sound for which he is best known. The Bill Noonan Band brings together long-time musical comrades with interesting new talent.
In this new setting, Noonan stretches out as front man and lead vocalist. The group's high-spirited performances are driven by his spontaneity, wry commentary and fiery Telecaster chops. This is a strong, versatile band capable of breaking new musical ground while bringing new life to many of Noonan's trademark originals and favorite rockers from past musical lives.

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Member Since: 6/8/2006
Band Website: billnoonanband.com
Band Members: Bill Noonan: Vocals, Guitars; Bill Walpole: Steel and Slide Guitars; Ray Mitchell: Vocals, Drums; David Kroening: Bass
Type of Label: None

My Blog

About Our Upcoming Sylvia Theatre Music Events

Last summer I was invited to play the Sylvia Theatre's Songwriter's Night, in York SC.  This was my first opportunity to play at the Theatre, and I was knocked out with what a fine venue it is, a...
Posted by Bill Noonan Band on Sun, 10 Aug 2008 06:26:00 PST

Down At The Biddy Hut...

High summer, I reckon you'd call it. Sure could use some rain down our way. Pasture is dry and the pond is droppin'. But down at the Biddy Hut they got an on-premise license and you can stop in on the...
Posted by Bill Noonan Band on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:27:00 PST

Shortys Urban Honky Tonk Revue at The Visulite on 7/11/08

"Let's resurrect this town with music, make it like the old dancehalls in Texas during the Bob Wills days, let's get people out of their bubbles and make 'em get up and dance&" Matt "Shorty" Miller, C...
Posted by Bill Noonan Band on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:32:00 PST

Ramblin’ Boy Blues

As per the plan we have been off the road more than on it in recent months, which is not to say we have just been staying home. Had a mighty fine little road trip up to Ohio back at the end of April, ...
Posted by Bill Noonan Band on Wed, 14 May 2008 10:31:00 PST

Spring Is Comin...

Feels like it down here in Carolina anyways...just updated the calendar (finally!) and looking forward to some band and solo dates in March and April....the Ides of March finds us at the Purple Onion ...
Posted by Bill Noonan Band on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:25:00 PST

The Latest - Early ’08

Howdy Freinds....here in the early part of 2008 I am spending time in the recording studio wrapping up a new collection of songs...have not locked in a release date, but likely later on into springtim...
Posted by Bill Noonan Band on Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:20:00 PST

Bill Noonan at Rodi (Dec. 20)

The Bill Noonan Band performed as a duo on Thursday, Dec. 20, at Rodi with Bill on guitar accompanied by Ray Mitchell on percussion. With a focus on material from the band's forthcoming CD, Bill showe...
Posted by Bill Noonan Band on Fri, 21 Dec 2007 01:02:00 PST

Bill Noonan Band at the Comet Grill (Dec. 1)

The Bill Noonan Band opened December with a performance at the Comet Grill, Charlotte's favorite neighborhood bar/venue.SET LIST1. First Things First2. Big River3. Lonesome Blues4. Lakota5. Get Off My...
Posted by Bill Noonan Band on Sun, 02 Dec 2007 03:26:00 PST

Bill Noonan Band at the Evening Muse (Nov. 30)

The Bill Noonan Band opened the late show at the Evening Muse on Friday, Nov. 30. Paired again with South85, BNB set the mood for the evening with a rocking set that featured some outstanding guitar w...
Posted by Bill Noonan Band on Sun, 02 Dec 2007 03:21:00 PST

Bill Noonan Band at Visulite Theatre on Oct. 12

The Bill Noonan Band played the Visulite Theatre on Friday, Oct. 12, with South85 opening. Joined by fiddler Ivan Strunin, the band put on another hot show redefining some of their standards for exten...
Posted by Bill Noonan Band on Sun, 14 Oct 2007 07:29:00 PST