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The Illbillys

A knack for "B" sides and harmonies

About Me

The Illbillys: We are a COVER BAND and we select our songs very carefully. We pride ourselves on "B" Side songs or the lesser played songs. ....Based in the Richmond Virginia area, the Illbillys are a four-piece, multi-genre band that puts their distinctive spin on good time rock-n-roll, classic 50's country, pop oddities and old school standards. With strong harmonies and a knack for those "B" side selections, they offer something for everybody.We play tunes from the last 6 decades that we consider great for drinking, some dancing and typically an all around good time. The Illbillys were launched in 2002 by Peter Hempfling, JB Jeter & Jack Taggart. A couple years later, enter Joe Bales and you have the current line up of: Bass guitar, Drums, Rhythm guitar and Lead guitar.We play: Bars, private parties, weddings, corporate events, benefits and special occasions.

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Music:

Member Since: 6/19/2006
Band Website: illbillys.com
Band Members: JB JETER: Rhythm guitar and Vox PETER HEMPFLING: Bass guitar and Vox JOE BALES: Lead guitar JACK TAGGART: Drums and backing Vox
Influences: really A-Z but to name a few and in no specific order: The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Buck Owens, George Jones, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Spinal Tap, Buddy Holly, Tennessee Earnie Ford, Neil Young, The Yardbyrds, Tom Petty, Smithereens, Straycats........the list goes on
Sounds Like: garage like, cow-punk, classic country & rock with occassional feedback twang
Record Label: Joe's 16 Track Digital
Type of Label: None