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On tour
Yes
Followers
47,493
Category
Country, Rock, Juke Joint Swing
Concerts
Nov
06
Wayne Hancock and IV and the Stranger Band
Richmond
Tickets
Nov
12
Charleston Pour House - Main Stage
Charleston Heights
Tickets
Nov
14
Wayne Hancock / IV and The Strange Band @Tribble's Nov 14th
Piedmont
Tickets
Nov
17
Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria
Knoxville
Tickets
Nov
20
Crafthouse Stage & Grill
Pittsburgh
Tickets
Nov
21
The Southgate House Revival
Newport
Tickets
Nov
23
Eastside Bowl
Nashville
Tickets
Jan
09
Tulips FTW
Fort Worth
Tickets
About Wayne Hancock
Wayne "The Train" Hancock has been called "the master of hillbilly swing," a "roots Renaissance man," a "country singer's country singer" and "Hank Williams meets Gershwin." But the phrase most frequently echoed throughout his career is "Wayne Hancock is the real deal." Joe Ely said it, Hank Williams III said it, Bobby Koefer from the Texas Playboys said it, as have countless music fans and writers when referring to Hancock's authentic and original blend of honky tonk, western swing, blues and big band that he calls "juke joint swing!"
Authenticity and sincerity have been the cornerstones of Hancock's writing and music since the start of his career. His refusal to compromise his vision and sell
out his music has earned him a fiercely loyal underground following.
Hancock's vision, as he puts it, is "to bring people together and make them feel good about music. It's a spiritual thing and without spirituality, you've got nothin'. There ain't much on the radio that strikes me as being original or from the heart, most of it's from the pocketbook and it shows."
Wayne is proud of his rural roots and culture and has thoroughly absorbed the spirit of country music's forefathers such as Ernest Tubb, Hank Williams and Jimmie Rodgers. Never a mere imitator, the cutting-edge style that emerges is every bit his own. He breathes youth and driving energy into traditional country forms and adds a dash of big band horns, boogie woogie piano, scorching rockabilly beats, heavenly Hawaiian steel licks and some wigged-out hillbilly jazz guitar.
Hancock figures he started writing songs around the age of twelve, and he did a lot of traveling around Texas, playing juke joints and belting out his originals for anyone who'd listen. At 18, he won the "Wrangler Country Showdown" but couldn't claim the prize because he'd already enrolled in the Marines. After a six-year hitch with Uncle Sam, he moved to Austin, where he reacquainted himself with music and won a role in the 1994 theatrical production of Chippy. He performed alongside Terry Allen, Butch Hancock, Joe Ely and Robert Earl Keen and Rolling Stone proclaimed, "The nasal honky-tonk of newcomer Wayne Hancock practically steals the show."
In 1995 Wayne debuted with "Thunderstorms and Neon Signs", a remarkable CD produced by steel guitar legend Lloyd Maines (Joe Ely, Wilco and Richard Buckner). The release was met with critical acclaim. Newsweek called it "the most promising debut of the season." Two-hundred-fifty dates throughout the country, including brilliant performances on Austin City Limits and NPR's Prairie Home Companion, led to well over 22,000 copies sold of his debut release on a tiny independent Texas label. In 1997, Wayne signed with ARK 21, an eclectic and well-anchored label owned by former Police manager Miles Copeland. Miles and his staff were impressed with Wayne's genuine ability for writing and performing and have dubbed him "arguably the hardest-working man in show business" for his willingness to tour solidly and his insistence on efficiency and
untainted live energy in the studio. "That's What Daddy Wants", Hancock's sophomore release, was recorded in a startling three days. A brilliant example of his Texas swing and juke joint rockabilly, the album was even a staple on the space shuttle Columbia, the bugle call of its title track used to wake the astronauts. After "That's What Daddy Wants" generated even more critical success than the first release, ARK 21 decided to reissue "Thunderstorms and Neon Signs" on their label.
The past several years have been a time of personal evolution and growth in Wayne's life. He was self-managed since the beginning of 1998 and later that year he lost his father to cancer. He has still been gigging solidly throughout the country and has been doing his own driving, tour managing and taking care of business in exactly his own way.
While various musicians drop in on Wayne's shows from time to time, his core band for touring is comprised of the phenomenal Eddie Biebel on lead guitar and the rhythm slappin' Jake Erwin on Standup Bass. Do yourself a favor - whenever this great trio is in or near your town, go to the show!
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Genres
Country, Rock, Juke Joint Swing
Band members
Rose Sinclair, Harvey Crowder, Bart Weilburg
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Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is Wayne Hancock on tour?
Yes, Wayne Hancock is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
Wayne Hancock concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Wayne Hancock tour
is scheduled for 8 dates across 7 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2024-2025 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is Wayne Hancock scheduled to play?
Wayne Hancock is scheduled to play 8 shows between 2024-2025. Buy
concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
When does the Wayne Hancock tour start?
Wayne Hancock’s tour starts Nov 06, 2024 and ends on Jan 09, 2025.
They will play 7 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Richmond at Ember Music Hall and their next upcoming concert
will be in Richmond at Ember Music Hall.
What venues is Wayne Hancock performing at?
As part of the Wayne Hancock tour, Wayne Hancock is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2024 Tour Dates:
Nov 06 - Richmond,
VA @ Ember Music Hall
Nov 12 - Charleston Heights,
SC @ Charleston Pour House - Main Stage
Nov 14 - Piedmont,
SC @ Tribble's Bar
Nov 17 - Knoxville,
TN @ Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria
Nov 20 - Pittsburgh,
PA @ Crafthouse Stage & Grill
Nov 21 - Newport,
KY @ The Southgate House Revival
Nov 23 - Nashville,
TN @ Eastside Bowl
2025 Tour Dates:
Jan 09 - Fort Worth,
TX @ Tulips FTW