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Dusty 45's
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Out of 8 votes - Similar Artists: Nick Cave, Dexter Romweber, Jaybee Wasden, Screamin' Jay Hawkins
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- Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
- Genre: Rock & Pop » Roots Rock
Editor's review
Jump blues mates with rockabilly to create the nuclear jackalope sound of the Dusty 45's. The operatic showmanship of Screamin' Jay Hawkins and the top-fuel rock 'n' roll of the Reverend Horton Heat are just two of the musical touchstones this Seattle outfit holds dear. If there's a saloon in hell, the Dusty 45's will always have a place to play.
Biography
Over the last six years, The Dusty 45’s have firmly established themselves as one of the Northwest’s most accomplished and original bands. Their consistently exciting live shows, coupled with a series of polished recordings, have garnered devotion and praise from both critics and fans like.
Infused by a passion for American roots music in all its varied forms, the Dusty sound blurs the line between genres to create a style that is, in the final distillation, entirely fresh and new.
With elements ranging from honky-tonk to jump blues to pure rock and roll, the songs are built on soulful, harmonic vocals and a back beat of upright bass, drums, and rhythm guitar. Flawless piano, outstanding lead guitar, and a mariachi trumpet round out The Dusty 45’s signature sound.
The band originally formed in 1997 when Billy Joe Huels, a trumpet and guitar player who had fronted a series of smaller roots bands, and Kevin Scott, who had been playing tradition rockabilly, set out to create a band with original songwriting and style while showcasing their love of American music. Not long after, the two met Micah Hulscher, a prodigy with classical training whose wicked genius for jump blues was brought into the mix. The addition in 2002 of high-caliber guitarist Jerry Battista (The Allies, Edison Jones) and renowned drummer Mark Pickerel (Screaming Trees, Truly) have completed the sound.
Professional, confident, and experienced, The Dusty 45’s are a solid draw, headlining to packed houses up and down the coast. New fans have been brought in through appearances with high profile acts including Dick Dale, BR-549, Southern Culture on the Skids, and LeAnn Rimes. Three independent releases have earned the band regular airplay, glowing reviews, and sales reaching 10,000 units in the U.S. and abroad. The band’s accomplishments have resulted in a recent nomination as Seattle’s best band by the Seattle Weekly. With more touring and a new release planned for the Fall and Winter of 2003, the Dusty 45’s are poised on the edge of even greater success.
::: The Line Up
Billy Joe Huels - lead vocals, acoustic guitar, trumpet
Kevin Scott - upright bass
Micah Hulscher - piano, vocals
Jerry Battista - lead guitar, vocals
Mark Pickerel - drums
::: Releases
Over 10,000 sold
1998 - The Dusty 45’s - 5 song EP CD
2000 - Shackin’ Up - full length CD
2002 - LIVE in the Leopard Lounge - 7 song EP CD recorded at KEXP (also available on limited edition color vinyl)
