When Grace, Sophia and Hulda Quebe (pronounced kway-bee) take to a stage to play and sing their vintage-style three-part harmony, audiences are mesmerized. Add the swinging rhythm guitar of World Champion fiddler Joey McKenzie and the upright bass of Drew Phelps, and the Quebe Sisters Band becomes a force of nature.
Reaction is the same wherever the Fort Worth-based group goes, and it's been around! Highlights include the Grand Ole Opry, the Kennedy Center, NYC's Lincoln Center as well as major festivals, concert halls and corporate events across North America and Canada.
Performing a refreshing blend of their favorite styles of music - whether it's a western swing classic a la Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, a hot jazz or swing standard (Benny Goodman), vintage country shuffle or western anthem that would do the Sons of the Pioneers proud, the QSB is phenomenal. The house comes down, too, when they launch into bluegrass or a traditional, Texas style fiddle tune.
Recently named Group of the Year by the Academy of Western Artists and recipient of the Crescendo Award by the Western Music Association, as well as nominations for Country group of the year by both the Dallas Observer and Ft. Worth Weekly, the QSB is performing coast to coast in support of their latest cd, TIMELESS .
TIMELESS, the band's debut album on FiddleTone Records, features the Sons' "So Long to the Red River Valley" along with Duke Ellington's "Take the 'A' Train," Spade Cooley's "Shame on You" and Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell's "Georgia on My Mind" — a collection of band members' favorite tunes by their favorite artists, given the QSB-style golden touch.
For more on the Quebe Sisters: quebesistersband.com
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Born and raised in Ohio, Darrell McCall began his musical career by landing a slot as a Saturday monring DJ on a local radio station when he was 15 years old. Around the same time, he was playing local dances and events as a musician. After a short stint in the Army, he and childhood friend Johnny Paycheck moved to Nashville in 1958. Eventually, Darrell became a studio harmony vocalist, singing on records by Faron Young, George Jones and Ray Price among others. In a short time, the studio worm metamorphosed into road work, as he played bass and sang harmony for several different touring bands, including those of Young, Price and Hank Williams, Jr.
In 1977, Darrell teamed up with Willie Nelson on the song Lily Dale , which was awarded Best Duet that year by Cash Box magazine.
For more on Darrell McCall: darrellmccallcountry.com
Darrell McCall
Justin Trevino
Justin Trevino's emergence as one of the hottest new country talents in Texas seems almost preordained. Raised in the Austin area, he cut his teeth on some of the country's greatest artists, thanks to his father, and avid country fan and record collector.
Justin landed his first professional gig at 13, and by his freshman year in high school, he had formed his own band. The group played in and around Austin, including a monthly stand at the Henry's Bar & Grill, a seminal venue for the currently red-hot Austin country scene where the likes of Junior Brown and Don Walser started building their local followings.
Jake Hooker was born listening to the sounds of traditional country music through his father's West Texas country band. Jake began playing the bass at the age of seven and practiced diligently until he mastered the honky tonk sound. Jake formed his own band at the age of 14 and began performing. By the age of 18, Jake was playing bass and singing full time. Jake moved to the Fort Worth area in 1998 where he quickly became the local favorite.
His love and passion for traditional country music never ceases. There is no doubt that Jake is strongly influenced by the sounds of Ray Price, Johnny Bush, Faron Young, Leon Rausch and Darrell McCall. He spends much of his spare time studying these artist's music in depth. Jake's graceful and professional image on the bandstand, along with his voice and talented band, make his show unbeatable.
Jake Hooker and the Outsiders will be playing Friday night for the Cowgirl's Ball.
For more on Jake Hooker: jakehookermusic.com
Amber Digby
Songs off her CDs are favorites amont the DJs and listening audience who tune in to XM Channel 13, "Willie's Place". When Amber visited the XM studios, Willie Nelson personally called to thank her for being a part of "Willie's Place", and for carrying on the tradition of true country music.
For more on Amber Digby: amber-digby.com
At the age of 16, he met and performed for the first time with his hero, Johnny Bush. The two struck up a life long friendship and Trevino would later work for Bush as a Bandalero from 1994-2003.
In addition to performing, Trevino also produces for the likes of legendary performers such as Darrell McCall, Johnny Bush, Ferlin Husky and Floyd Tillman.
For more on Justin Trevino: justintrevino.com
Jett Williams carries with her perhapse the greatest legacy
in country music. Jett is the daughter of legendary Grand
Old Opry star, Hank Williams. Not only does she sing her
her Dad's songs, she also has a lot of his mannerisms, which makes for a compelling show. You don't want to miss this one.
For more on Jett Williams: jettwilliams.com
Devon Dawson
Devon Dawson, of Fort Worth, consistently garners top nominations nationally as a female performer in western music. Her cowgirl vocals and "sock rhythm" guitar style bring to mind 'swingtime cowgirls' like Patsy Montana, Rosalie Allen and Dale Evans. She is also know as the singin', yodelin' voice of "Jessie the Cowgirl" of Toy Story 2 fame, as heard on the Grammy-winning CD, Woody's Roundup featuring Riders in the Sky, released by Wald Disney records in 2000.
This year she has been recognized as the Academy of Western Artists "Female Performer of the Year" (2009) and is also a top five finalist for Western Music Association 'Song of the Year' and "Western Swing Album of the Year'.
With lively rhythms and vintage western vocals, she connects with audiences composed of her youngest fans to her senior saddle pals, as she kicks up her heels in a rootin', tootin' western roundup.
Just to make things more fun, Devon like to perform onstage with fiery fiddlin' phenom, 17 year old Jess Meador of Decatur, TX. See below for more on Jess Meador.
Jess Meador
Jess Meador is a 17 year old fiddler from Decatur, TX. He began playing at the age of 7 with world champion fiddler and teacher, Dale Morris. At age 9, Jess won the prestigious title of Texas State Junior Fiddle Champion - the youngest to ever win this competition. For several years he was featured at the renowned Johnnie High country music review and now regularly appears in Johnny Bush's tour band.
A versatile fiddler, Jess' love of Bob Wills and Western Swing music shine brightly when he plays and he always WOWS the crowd. He keeps the fiddle strings hot, so check out this western-swinging Wise County youngster.
Jess will be appearing along with Devon Dawson on Saturday.
K.R. Wood
K.R. Wood aka "Camp Cookie" is a singer, songwriter and historian of Texas. He is a native Texan who has a passion for our heritage. He brings that tradition to kids and adults alike through his music that tells the story of Texas history.
Kids listen with fascination as K.R. adopts his Camp Cookie persona and entertains and educates the kids with stories and songs. Kids are often asked to sing and dance along with Camp Cookie.
K.R. has performed at the State Capitol, the Alamo, the Bob Bullock Texas History Museum and many other recognized state and community events.
For more on K.R. Wood: campcookieville.com
