Well Hungarians
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Well Hungarians | |
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| Origin | St. Louis, MO, USA |
| Genres | Country |
| Years active | 1993-present |
| Labels | Leopold Enterprises |
| Website | Official website |
Well Hungarians (formed 1993 in Cahokia, IL near St. Louis, MO) are an American country music band. The band consists of Johnny Holzum (vocals, bass, songwriter, founder), Bobby Rolens (vocals, guitar, mandolin, fiddle), Mike Snodgrass (lead guitar), Keith Barton (pedal steel guitar, guitar), Jaylon Rolens (drums), and Nathan Orr (vocals, guitar). To date, Well Hungarians have released two albums[1][2] and have had four singles. Well Hungarians were also named New Music Weekly 2006 Country Band of the Year.[3]
Well Hungarians are one of the nation’s hottest acts delivering a "high octane" sound. With over 200 unforgettable dynamic live performances a year! Having performed for well over 2,500,000 fans since 1993!
The Legendary Well Hungarians, originating from the St. Louis/Southern Illinois area, have performed in concert with many music greats; from country artists Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Gretchen Wilson (x4), Keith Urban, Travis Tritt, Tracy Lawrence (x3), Trace Adkins, Sara Evans, Charlie Daniels (x3), Keith Anderson (x2), Clay Walker, Blake Shelton, Lee Brice, Jason Michael Carroll, LoneStar, Trick Pony, Craig Morgan, Deanna Carter, Chad Brock, Montgomery Gentry, Darryl Worley (x4), Chris Cagle (x2), Joe Nichols, Chuck Wicks, Mark Chestnutt, Tracy Byrd (x3), Joe Diffie, Trent Tomlinson (x2), Cowboy Crush, Bill Engvall, The Kinleys, Warren Brothers, Pat Green (x2), David Allan Coe (x2), Cyndi Thompson (x2), Clark Family Experience, BlackHawk (x2), Perfect Stranger, Tim Rushlow (of Little Texas), Ricochet, Emerson Drive (x3), Sammy Kershaw, Jeremy McComb, The Wrights, to rock artists including Little River Band (x3), Kansas, Yes, America, Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, Molly Hatchet, Steve Morse, The Outfield (x2), Otis Day and the Knights, April Wine, Head East, Georgia Satellites, and Dr. Hook!
The band has charted four consecutive singles from their popular CD's, "Sorry 'bout the Mess" & "Diamonds and Love" the songs have received airplay in the U.S. and ten other countries worldwide. Performances include great original music as well as country, rock, and classic cover songs ranging from the Charlie Daniels Band and Zak Brown Band to Bad Company and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Their musical repertoire covers a wide spectrum of songs of the 1970s to current day hits! The vibrant, luxurious vocal harmonies of Well Hungarians separates them from other music acts, and are reminiscent of such musical icons as the Eagles, Restless Heart, Alabama, and Crosby Stills, and Nash. Well Hungarians members are seasoned, talented musicians and veteran performers, possessing experience gained by touring extensively with some of country music's hottest national acts. The band members, as a whole and individually, have extensive long term professional recording and live playing experience. They perform both original shows and full cover-material shows spanning a wide variety of musical genres and styles.
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album |
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| 1999 | Framed |
| 2004 | Sorry 'Bout the Mess |
Singles
| Year | Single | Album |
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| 2003 | "Sorry 'Bout The Mess" | Sorry 'Bout The Mess |
| 2004 | "Rock 'n' Roll Singer" | |
| "Betty Rides Around" | ||
| 2007 | "Diamonds and Love" | Single Only |
References
- ^ Dale-Risk, Caroline (November 2004). "CD Reviews: The Well Hungarians", Maverick – the new voice of country music, p. 81.
- ^ (January 8, 2006). "The high-octane Hungarians: Country rock band makes a living at its trade", Belleville News-Democrat, p. 4M.
- ^ "2006 New Music Awards Winners Annouced", New Music Weekly. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
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