 New bassist Drew Hicks brings soul, attitude,
and fabulous groove-ability to an already tight sound!
Since January 1, 2007, Drew Hicks has been adding the bottom
end to that already fat Groove Hog sound… and doing
it very well! Sometimes, it’s the “new blood” that
makes such a difference in a band’s sound. That difference
surely affects the players as well as the audience. As it
affects the players, it has an over-all impact on the entire
performance. Drew’s impact on the band’s sound
and total energy level is a wonderful thing indeed! You'll
have to experience it first hand to get the full effect!
Drew Hicks is one of those musician’s who just plain “gets
it”! With great technique and musicianship to match,
Drew’s
innate sense of what the song needs, from the bass perspective,
allows him to fulfill that need and make the song sound and
feel great! Drew follows in the notably hard to fill shoes
of previous Hog bass players Rob Maertz and John Laws and
keeps the standard as high as ever. There’s no over
estimating the importance of a solid bass player in keeping
the music grounded, yet moving along. Drew Hicks keeps the “Groove” in “The
Groove Hogs” and allows the band to continue delivering
the sound and the attitude you’ve come to expect and
crave.
With Drew’s entry into the band, the Hogs are hitting
the rehearsals hard and heavy. You can expect to hear plenty
of new music including both originals and cover tunes. The
band members agree on the importance of bringing in new music
as well as continuing to play the titles that have become
their trademark tunes. It is a common occurrence for the
band to learn that some audience members will have driven
long distances to see a show, occasionally from neighboring
states. The Hogs know of only one way to thank people for
making a trip like that, and that is to make their trip worth
it! Give the folks what they have traveled to see – a
show full of great music, energy, attitude, and fun. Present
them with new offerings but make sure they get their fill
of the tunes they’ve already come to enjoy!!
Check the “Tour” section
of this site for the latest schedule and make plans soon
to come and party hearty with The Groove Hogs!
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He’s
Back! Ron “Handbag” Hanson once again sings with
the Hogs