Music Makes a Difference Presents: Webb Wilder Band, Hi-Fi Comets, Mane Thompson
Doors 6PM / Show 7PM
Partially seated show
$18ADV / $22DOS
Webb Wilder was “Americana” before it had a name, and is bonafide Roots Rock Royalty. He’s made albums ranging from the very roots of Rock and Roll to some of its “crunchier” Classic Rock cousins–Outlaw Country, straight-up Blues, Rockabilly, Southern Rock and all points in between. Hillbilly Speedball is the 13th album in the Hattiesburg, Miss. native’s long and storied career. His nearly four decades in the public eye have included stints with major labels, MTV airplay, and induction in the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame. He’s logged thousands of miles of blacktop and many frequent flyer miles taking his brand of ‘Uneasy Listening’ music around the world to enthusiastic audiences.
Hillbilly Speedball was produced with an extended family of heavyweights from across the music spectrum. World class acclaimed guitarist, David Grissom, a frequent WW collaborator, returns not only to play but also penned the title cut. Other notable guests include Vince Gill (who Wilder calls, "the world’s most down to Earth super-star"), iconic Wrecking Crew session man Richard Bennett, Fats Kaplin (ex-Jack White), and more.
“Webb flat out rocks! They serve up potent Southern comfort.”
“With his obvious love of British rock and Southern roadhouse, Wilder could be a kind of Tom Petty for the trailer set.”
“These days the term ‘roots rocker’ is almost meaningless, but Wilder’s blend of a rocker’s heart with a hillbilly’s soul is probably the best aural definition of it yet.”
Hi-Fi Comets are a hot-rod trio that's all about Rhythm & Blues, Jump and Swing. If you love bands like Louis Jordan, the Paladins, and Jimmie Vaughan then come and check them out!
Mane Thompson is a 7th grade student at Spring Harbor Middle School in Madison. He made a big splash in Madison's summer festival scene last year. He won the middle school karaoke contest at La Fete de Marquette which then allowed him to kick off the main stage at the Willy Street Festival. When he's not doing school work or practicing his singing, Mane hosts a weekly radio show at the Lussier Center on community station WWMV/FM 95.5 from 7-7:30pm on Tuesdays.