| A native Texan, singer/songwriter Hank Slaughter has been writing music his whole life and playing guitar since leaving the film and television industry after eight years as a professional stunt man. Now, with a combination of acoustic versions of classic rock songs; rockin', toe-tapping country tunes and his own original story-tellers, Hank provides an entertaining and relaxing evening of music and laughter. A self-proclaimed "show off", Hank plays for the joy of the music and the fun of entertaining people... ...and the occasional free beer! |
Now based in central Texas, Hank has been writing & playing music as long as he can
remember. Starting on drums at an early age, he soon learned the guitar was more
portable and, frankly, “chicks dig guitar players. It’s hard to serenade a woman with a 7-
piece drum kit.”
A multitude of musical influences have shaped his sound since then. Everything from
Rush to Johnny Cash, Pink Floyd to the Dixie Chicks and Iron Maiden to Abba. “If I like a
song, I like it. Period,” says Hank. “rock or country or pop or metal or Aztec Indian folk
music. Good is good.”
Hank often tries to turn a song on its head. Whether playing a power ballad with a gentle
fingerpick style or pounding out a Brad Paisley love song with the distortion turned up to
eleven, Hank is all about change. “If people want to hear Bryan Adams, they’re going to
turn on Bryan Adams. When people come to my show, they like the familiar songs but
they want to hear something a little different too.”
With all of these influences, it’s no wonder his original songs have been compared to
everything from Hootie and the Blowfish to John Michael Montgomery. His guitar work,
usually played on his custom-made arch-top named “Linus”, is simple, rich and
uncluttered leaving more room for his deep and insightful lyrics. “I want to MAKE people
listen to the story I’m telling. And when they do and I see that look on their face that
says, ‘wow’, and I know they get it...well, that’s the best feeling in the world.”
After living for years in Holland and making fans throughout The Netherlands, Belgium,
Germany, and the UK, he released his first solo album, "I'm The One," in 2003. Then,
collaborating with lyricist Tim Phillips and Dutch bluegrass guru Hans Wolters, he
released "Southern Anthem" in 2006. His latest work, "On A Mission," was recorded in
Freetown, Sierra Leone, and released in March 2010.
remember. Starting on drums at an early age, he soon learned the guitar was more
portable and, frankly, “chicks dig guitar players. It’s hard to serenade a woman with a 7-
piece drum kit.”
A multitude of musical influences have shaped his sound since then. Everything from
Rush to Johnny Cash, Pink Floyd to the Dixie Chicks and Iron Maiden to Abba. “If I like a
song, I like it. Period,” says Hank. “rock or country or pop or metal or Aztec Indian folk
music. Good is good.”
Hank often tries to turn a song on its head. Whether playing a power ballad with a gentle
fingerpick style or pounding out a Brad Paisley love song with the distortion turned up to
eleven, Hank is all about change. “If people want to hear Bryan Adams, they’re going to
turn on Bryan Adams. When people come to my show, they like the familiar songs but
they want to hear something a little different too.”
With all of these influences, it’s no wonder his original songs have been compared to
everything from Hootie and the Blowfish to John Michael Montgomery. His guitar work,
usually played on his custom-made arch-top named “Linus”, is simple, rich and
uncluttered leaving more room for his deep and insightful lyrics. “I want to MAKE people
listen to the story I’m telling. And when they do and I see that look on their face that
says, ‘wow’, and I know they get it...well, that’s the best feeling in the world.”
After living for years in Holland and making fans throughout The Netherlands, Belgium,
Germany, and the UK, he released his first solo album, "I'm The One," in 2003. Then,
collaborating with lyricist Tim Phillips and Dutch bluegrass guru Hans Wolters, he
released "Southern Anthem" in 2006. His latest work, "On A Mission," was recorded in
Freetown, Sierra Leone, and released in March 2010.
| All proceeds from the sales of these special yellow "jerseys" benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation. |
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Hank Slaughter
Singer/Songwriter
Singer/Songwriter
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| Hank jammin' with international bluegrass phenom, Hans Wolters |
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