Featuring Jimmy Thackery/Vocals/Guitar, Rick Knapp/Bass, George Sheppard/Drums, Chris Reddan/Drums and

Special Guest Bruce Katz – organ/piano

http://www.jimmythackery.com/

Singer, songwriter, and guitar virtuoso Jimmy Thackery carved an enviable niche for himself in the world of electric blues, known for his gritty, blue-collar approach and marathon live shows,

Thackery co-founded and spent fourteen years as part of The Nighthawks, one of the hardest-working blues bar bands in North America. Touring under his own name since 1987, he found widespread acceptance on the festival circuit. His hard-edged, tough-as-nails approach to guitar playing and his trio’s driving rhythm section holds appeal for fans of Muddy Waters, Bruce Springsteen and Joe Grushecky.

Hardcore blues like “It’s My Own Fault” and popular blues-rock chestnuts like “Red House” from Jimi Hendrix are fair game for Thackery & His Drivers, which included Michael Patrick on bass and Mark Stutso on drums and vocals.

Jimmy Thackery & the Assassins toured till they split up in 1991. Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers, quickly forged a name on the blues festival and club circuit through prolific recording and roadwork.

His 1998 album, SWITCHING GEARS, includes guest performances by Joe Louis Walker, Lonnie Brooks, Chubby Carrier, and Francine Reed, but any of Thackery’s albums will delight fans of tough, heavy, driving guitar playing.