First of all, one of the regular fiddlers was off so he was replaced for the evening by none other than Hank Singer. I've heard of Hank for a long time but had never heard him play before. Wow, what a surprise! He's one knocked out master of his instrument and has one of the nicest styles I've ever heard. He also jumped right in playing those Spade Cooley type parts with Joe Spivey & Kenny Sears. I don't know who the usual third fiddler is but I didn't miss him at all..........
Next was a very unusual surprise! The normal bass player was gone so his replacement for the night was none other that good ol' "Too Slim" from the Riders in the Sky. I'd never heard him in any other groupl than the Riders, but he's sure no slouch. He was locked in on every tune and did some nice bass solos as well as a couple of vocals. I've got a new respect for this guy as a musician. He's tough! He also added to the vocal harmonies during the evening!.........
John Hughey, what can be said of him that hasn't already been said. The first time I saw the Time Jumpers I'd never heard that much C6th from him but he played it to the max and even much more last Monday! What a right hand this guy has! I usually don't care much for C6th but if I could play it like that I'd throw my E9th guitar right out the window and only play C6th.
If any of y'all have never heard them, please be sure to go by the Station Inn on any Monday night and you won't be dissapointed. I'm including a picture of John and I taken then!
..JH in Va.