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Instant Hobo

Rank #7 Mesa, AZ Americana / Alt.Country / Roots

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Members: John Feula-guitars, vocals; James Thorp-drums, backing vocals; Jasun Downing-bass and backing vocals

Sounds Like: Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Buck Owens, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin Official

Label: Hobo Americana Productions

Bio: High flying and homespun! Arizona's hillbilly fusion masters, Instant Hobo, are a unique voice in Americana music. Through two albums, Dirt Roads & Detours and Honey the Horse, to the new single for the songs Gator Queen and Out From the Ashes, this energetic power trio pushes the boundaries of... See Full Bio

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Posted a new song: "Beckers Electric" http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/202011301 #music

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“Arizona's Instant Hobo is in the saddle and riding a beauty with 'Honey The Horse'. The second offering from the alt-country trio takes a traditional style then smothers it with helpings of borrowed inspiration from various others. Herein lies the heart of stripped-back hard rock with the treble turned all the way to country while spinning tales of a humorous nature. The adventure kicks off with the rollicking 'Rock Island Rocket' which hammers down the dusty track with frantic purpose, where sweetened guitar licks are cruising freely on the back of a whirlwind of energised drumming. From the off, open sound and almost fluid nature of the compositions might allow the listener to sit back and enjoy the ride; but it is not long before you realise this is no straightforward journey. According to front-man/horse John Feula, there may be "no room for pie", but there is certainly room for Instant Hobo's home brew of quirky Americana. ”

— Craggy, Uber Rock

“A three piece from the USA – where else with a cool *ss name like that--who are based in Arizona. Good ole country sounds – think ‘The Dukes Of Hazzard’ and then some… on this awesome 11 tracker with sped on tonkin’ barn dancing groovers like the opening ‘Rock Island Rocket’ and the serious sounding jiggery and folkiness of ‘Witch O’er The Water’ or the humour of ‘No Room For Pie' and ‘Honey The Horse’. Love It! 10/10 ”

— Glenn Milligan, Metalliville

"No, they aren't itinerant rail-riders stopping in town just long enough to steal a hot apple pie off a windowsill. This alt-country power trio just wanders all over the musical map, melding classic rock power with Hank Williams twang and a perverse sense of humor."

— Michael Senft, Arizona Republic

“With some great country song lyrics like “on the ground floor of a two story outhouse, why ain’t love ever fair,” Nashville should be all over these guys. Dirt Roads & Detours aptly describes what real country music should be. A wide range of front porch stories appreciated and retold for the neighborhood’s enjoyment. ”

— Dino Raeker, Pop Rocket

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Twenty Dollar Suit

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Gator Queen

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Rock Island Rocket

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Strange Old Man

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Jun 1

WTFunk Friday @ Stray C…
Tempe, AZ, US | 8:00pm
WTFunk Friday @ Stray Cat
Tempe, AZ, US
Sat Jun 01 8:00pm
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Thu
Jun 6

The Rogue Bar
Scottsdale, AZ, US | 8:00pm
The Rogue Bar
Scottsdale, AZ, US
Thu Jun 06 8:00pm
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CA Rockbilly meets AZ Americana! Special guest to The Reverend Red.
Fri
Jun 14

Prankster's Too
Scottsdale, AZ, US | 8:00pm
Prankster's Too
Scottsdale, AZ, US
Fri Jun 14 8:00pm
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