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Bringing bold Americana to the stage. Blending country, bluegrass, southern rock, arena anthems, traditional hymns and blues into one high energy live experience that floods your memories with nostalgia. Their take on your favorite classics, make old songs new again combining blended harmonies and creative instrumentation. With storytelling at the center of every song, they deliver music with powerful vocals, original lyrics, fun jokes and crowd interaction. Their music feels honest, hopeful, unapologetically real and rocks.
MEET THE HILLBILLIES
Dain Armbrust
Bass / Background Vocals
Precision, subtle musical flair and a quiet calm demeanor add melodic support that keep the hillbilly groove moving. Double digit years of live performing experience and sound engineering has allowed Dain to become a master of his craft; the result showcasing a tone and resonance all his own. He then sweetens the Hillbilly sound with incredible harmonies. True professional in every sense of the word.
Jay Tolliver
Lead Guitar / Steel Guitar / Vocalist
Growing up listening to Christian rock, bluegrass and legends like Hendricks; Jay has taken many musical influences and developed an authentically unique sound. A natural born self-taught talent, he wore out his first record player at age 4 and started playing guitar in church at the age of 10. His playing style is like your favorite seasoning on a homecooked meal. Spirit filled intuition becomes soulful steel solos, tasteful guitar licks and the rounding out of three and four part harmonies.
Ian Wenzel
Drummer / Vocalist
Being raised in a musical home created opportunity to hone rhythmic skills from birth. Ian has developed impeccable timing and feel for the moment through years of professional playing experience. Driving beats contrasted with mellow drum taps create a lyrical experience that creates connection for every audience. In addition, he then serenades you vocally with your favorite classic hits.
Lucas Minor
Rhythm Guitar / Vocalist
Touted as one of the best musicians and vocalists in the area, Lucas is your favorite musician's, favorite musician. His musical instincts and leadership are second to none and he makes you feel every note he plays. Warm vocal harmonies and soulful rhythm support a sound that can only be described as High Class Hillbilly. His love of true country and blues singer/songwriting musical legends is felt through every note he plays and sings.
Shelby K
Lead Singer
Raw emotion, vocal agility and a self-taught style combine to create a unique soulful listening experience that covers multiple genres. Shelby engages with her fans allowing them to become part of the performance, creating special moments throughout the show. Her natural vocal ability has been amplified through exposure to a variety of professional musical influences and her voice elicits a 'coming home' feeling.
