Musical Influences:
The Hooverville Rounders owe a debt of gratitude to each and every one of these artists for their contributions to American Roots Music, and their help in shaping our sound. Admittedly, the list got a little out of control, and we’ve probably still overlooked a bunch of ‘em. Some are household names, others you may not be familiar with (but you should be!) These are a few of our favorites…

Alan Munde, Albert Lee, Alison Krause &Union Station, Allman Brothers, Asleep at the Wheel, Augie Meyers, B.B. King, The Band, Beat Farmers, Beatles, Bela Fleck, Bill Kirchen, Bill Monroe, Billy Joe Shaver, The Blasters, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys, Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Brad Paisley, Brian Setzer, Bruce Springsteen, Buck Owens, Buddy Blue, Buffalo Springfield, The Byrds, Byron Berline, Carl Perkins, Carter Family, Charlie Daniels, Chet Atkins, Chris Hillman, Chris Isaak, Clarence White, Clifton Chenier, Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen, Country Dick Montana, Country Gazette, Dallas Frazier, Danny Gatton, Darrell Scott, Dave Alvin, David Grisman, Del McCoury Band, Dickey Betts, The Dillards, Dixie Chicks, Doc Watson, Dolly Parton, Don Reno, Don Rich, Doug Sahm, Doyle Dykes, Dwight Yoakam, Eagles, Earl Montgomery, Earl Scruggs, Elvin Bishop, Elvis Presley, Emmylou Harris, Eric Clapton, Ernest Tubb, Everly Brothers, Flaco Jimenez, Flying Burrito Brothers, Gene Autry, George Jones, George Strait, Glen Campbell, Gram Parsons, The Grascals, Grateful Dead, Guy Clark, Hank Williams, Hank Williams Jr., Hank Williams III, Harlan Howard, Herb Pedersen, J.D. Crowe, Jack Casady, Jerry Douglas, Jerry Garcia, Jerry Jeff Walker, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmie Rodgers, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Jimmy Martin, Jimmy Wakely, Joe Ely, John Hartford, John Hiatt, John Fogerty, John Jorgenson, John Prine, Johnny Winter, Johnny Cash, Johnny “Guitar” Watson, Jorma Kaukonen, Junior Brown, Keb’ Mo’, Kentucky Colonels, The Knitters, Kris Kristofferson, Lead Belly, Lefty Frizzell, Les Paul, Lester Flatt, Linda Ronstadt, Link Wray, Little Feat, Loretta Lynn, Los Lobos, The Louvin Brothers, Lyle Lovett, Maddox Brothers and Rose, Marty Robbins, Marty Stuart, Merle Haggard, Merle Travis, Michael Nesmith, Mission Mountain Wood Band, Mississippi John Hurt, Muddy Waters, Neil Young, New Grass Revival, Nickel Creek, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Norman Blake, Norton Buffalo, Old and In The Way, Old 97’s, Osborne Brothers, Pat Flynn, Paul Simon, Pete Anderson, Pete Seeger, Peter Rowan, Poco, Queen Ida, Radney Foster, Ralph Stanley, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Ray Charles, Ray Price, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Red Clay Ramblers, Reno Brothers, Rev. Gary Davis, Rhonda Vincent, Richard Bennett, Richie Furay, Rick Derringer, Ricky Skaggs, Riders in the Sky, Robbie Fulks, Robert Johnson, Rodney Crowell, Roger McGuinn, Rolling Stones, Rory Gallagher, Rosie Flores, Roy Buchanan, Roy Acuff, Roy Nichols, Sam Bush, Seldom Scene, Social Distortion, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Stephen Stills, Steve Earle, Steve Goodman, Steve Miller, Stevie Ray Vaughan, String Cheese Incident, Taj Mahal, Tim O’Brien, Tony Rice, Townes Van Zandt, Vassar Clements, Vince Gill, Warren Zevon, Waylon Jennings, The Weavers, Will Ray, Willie Nelson, Woody Guthrie, X

Other Bands and Artists
Somewhere out there, there’s a local group of of hard-working musicians who deserve to be heard. Some are our friends, others are just bands we enjoy. Either way, they're part of the extended Rounders family , playing for the love of the music. These are some of our favorites...
The Farmers
Dusk Devils
I See Hawks In L.A.
Fur and Steve
Grateful Dudes
Groovy Rednecks
Henry Becker and Team Honky Tonk
Cody Bryant
Cache Valley Drifters
Debra Lee & Trigger Happy
Mike Stinson
Rick Shea
Molly Howson
Psychedelic Mooj
Polltax
Taylor Harvey Band
Mento Buru

Southern California Country/Folk/Americana/Bluegrass Music Venues
To quote Steve Earle, “Support your local cocktail waitress, she’s probably supporting your local musician!” Some of these venues only feature roots music on select nights. You may want to call and confirm the type of music prior to making the drive, but please help support live music at your neighborhood bar, night club, restaurant, festival, or concert hall.
Bean Town-45 N. Baldwin Ave., Sierra Madre - (626) 355-1596
Blue Ridge Pickin’ Parlor-17828 Chatsworth St. (@ Zelzah), Granada Hills, CA 91344 - (818) 282-9001
Boulevard Music-4316 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230 - (310) 398-2583
Cinema Bar-3967 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230 - (310) 390-1328
Coffee Gallery Backstage- 2029 N. Lake, Altadena, Ca. 91001 - (626) 398-7917
Cold Spring Tavern-5995 Stagecoach Road, Santa Barbara, California 93105 - (805) 967 0066
Don & Cyn’s Hideaway- 12122 Kagel Canyon Rd., Lake View Terrace, CA - (818) 890-1225
Fret House-309 N. Citrus Ave., Covina, CA 91723 - (626) 339-7020
House of Blues- Hollywood, Orange County, and a city near you.
Key Club -9039 Sunset Blvd., W Hollywood, CA 90069 - (310) 274-5800
Kulak's Woodshed- 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91607 - (818)766-9913
Lava Lounge- 1533 N La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028 - (323) 876-6612
The Londoner-18511 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country, CA 91351 - (661) 252-2597
Maverick Saloon- Locations in Santa Maria and Santa Ynez
McCabe’s- 3101 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA - (310) 828-4497
The Mint- 6010 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90035 - 323-954-9630
Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace- 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown, CA 92268 - (760) 365 - 5956
The Pitcher House-142 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 - (310) 374-0626
Harley's Rock Inn- 17539 Elizabeth Lake Road, Lake Hughes, CA -(661) 724-1855
Ronnie Mack’s Barn Dance @ El Cid- 4212 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90029 - (323) 668-0318
Route 66 Roadhouse- 1846 Huntington Drive, Duarte, CA 91010 - (626) 357-4210
Vincenzo’s Pizza Esperienza -24504 1/2 W. Lyons Ave., Newhall, CA - (661) 259-6733
Viva Cantina -900 Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91506 - (818) 515-4444

Musical Instruments and Equipment
Deering Banjos
Dobro
Fender Instruments & Amps
Gibson Guitars, Banjos, and Mandolins
Guild Guitars
Hohner Harmonicas
Ibanez Guitars
Martin Guitars
National Steel Body Guitars
Ovation Guitars, Basses, and Mandolins
Peavey Instruments & Amps
Taylor Guitars

Other Places of Interest
Here are some links to Hooverville Rounders-related sites. Some are related to Bluegrass, Americana, Folk, and American Roots music and/or lifestyle. Some aren't.
Boot Liquor Radio- Radio for Cowhands, Cowpokes, and Cow Tippers. Our buddy Roy Batchelor describes the format as "dysfunctional country-rock-folk", with an emphasis on simple arrangements and interesting subject matter. Stick around long enough, you might even hear the Hooverville Rounders!
Southwest Bluegrass Association- Official Web site of the Southwest Bluegrass Association. In addition to letting us play at their functions, they featured the Hooverville Rounders on the cover of their October-November 2007 Newsletter, the "Bluegrass Soundboard". What's not to love about this fine association?
Turbula.net-Publisher/Editor Jim Trageser describes it best: "An odd little online publication to which truly talented people seem strangely compelled to send interesting works for others to enjoy".
The Bakersfield Sound- Robert Price of the Bakersfield Californian wrote this excellent, comprehensive overview of Bakersfield's rich musical heritage.
Bakotopia- "The Bakersfield you've always wanted!"
Bill Monroe's Bean Blossom-The official web site with festival & event information from Bean Blossom.
California Bluegrass Association
No Depression Magazine
Americana Music Association
Banjo Hangout
Bluegrass Music and Bluegrass Festivals at Bluegrass Works
Country Roots Music
Country Standard Time
Freight Train Boogie
3rd Coast Music
Twangin!
Miles of Music
Sin City Marketing
Tricopolis Records
FolkLib Index: A Library of Folk Music Links
"The Folk File: A Folkie's Dictionary" by Bill Markwick

Steve Austin Real Estate Appraisal Services- He's Southern California's favorite guitar-playin', banjo-pickin' real estate appraiser and consultant (you didn't think he actually made a living playing bluegrass, did you?) By day, Steve provides real estate appraisal services for Kern County, Ventura County, and northern Los Angeles County. Hey- one of the benefits of having a band Web site is being able to plug your other businesses (note to other businesses- this only works if you're in the band).
It's a Wonder-Faux Life- Before nagging back problems associated with climbing ladders and slinging a 500-pound Gibson banjo forced him into a more sedentary occupation, The Rounders' own Steve Austin was a successful painting contractor, specializing in faux finishing, wall graphics, and set painting for TV and movies. He still provides consulting and instruction in the painting field. This site offers Steve's faux finishing instructional video, "It's A Wonder-Faux Life", along with an online portfolio of his painting work and a schedule of upcoming faux finish seminars and classes. (You got it- another shameless plug!)

 

 

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