Hayseed Dixie-how to describe them...well. Their first album was called 'A Hillbilly Tribute to AC/DC. Does that make things slightly clearer?
Before you automatically reject them as just another cover band, take a minute to check out their Myspace page.
These guys are a truly unique blend of bluegrass and rock, and I for one think they are just wonderful! There is something about hearing such classics as Alice Cooper's 'Poison' and the Rolling Stones 'Paint it Black' performed with banjos that just warms the soul!
The release of their latest album- "Killer Grass", coincides (handily) with an extensive UK tour during February, March and May next year. (Called, believe it or not, "Killer Grass").
From all reports these are a wonderful band to see live and really, what more could you want from an evening than a bluegrass band playing classic rock hits? I know I'm also hugely looking forward to hearing the band play some of their own material from the latest album.
I know that many people don't consider Hayseed Dixie as a 'rock band', but I'm inclined to disagree. They may be different from what most people think of when they think of rock music, but their sheer dedication to performing such fantastic tunes with such a wonderful twist makes them rock n roll in my humble opinion.
Whatever your opinion of their genre, they certainly aren't to be missed when they tour. Put aside any scepticism, crack out the cowboy hats and get ready for some country dancing, rock style...
Feb 22nd- Spring and Airbrake, Belfast
Feb 25th- The Ironworks, Highland
Feb 27th- ABC Glasgow
Feb 28th- Fat Sam's, Dundee
March 1st- HMV Picture House, Edinburgh
March 2nd- O2 Academy, Newcastle
March 4th- Rock City, Nottingham
March 5th- The Beachcomber, Cleethorpes
March 6th- 53 Degrees, Preston
March 7th- Picturedrome, Holmfirth
March 9th- The Y Theatre, Leicester
March 10th- Komedia Bath
March 11th- Bridgwater Palace
March 12th- The Wharf, Newton Abbot
March 14th- Princess Pavilion, Falmouth
March 16th- V, Bournemouth
March 17th- Juntion, Cambridge
March 18th- Alban Arena, St Albans
March 20th- Hull Tower
March 21st- Plug Sheffield
March 22nd- Watershed, Wimbledon
May 19th- Moho Live, Manchester
May 20th- Rio's, Leeds
May 22nd- Tivoli, Buckley
May 23rd- The Waterfront, Norwich
May 24th- Sub89, Reading
May 27th- Mr Kyps, Poole