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Hiway16 is an upbeat group based in Gig Harbor with keys and harmonica added to the drums, bass and fabulous lead guitar. We have a female front plus four male vocalists to bring our audiences a great variety of style and harmony. We are not the usual classic rock cover band, our covers are from many artists like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kenney Wayne Shepherd, The Blues Brothers, Clapton, Janiva Magness, Danielle Nicole, even one from Led Zeppelin, and some rockers from the Beatles and Chuck Berry for fun!
We need a minimum stage area of 25' x 12'. We require 2 x 15 amp minimum power sockets , each on a separate circuit breaker.
We require parking for 5 vehicles, and close load/unload access to the stage. If stage is temporary, i.e, plywood on blocks, etc., it must be level and very solid. Clear path from load in to stage.
Person in charge for any concerns at setup time. If performing area or stage will be available 1.5 hours prior to start time minimum. Location on load in/out doors. If venue offers food or refreshments as part of agreement. Location of outlets and lighting for setup.
Any restrictions on band tips or band merch.
We have sound equipment and will provide if venue/requesting party doesn't . We do not provide lighting at this time.
Yes, we are happy to provide Music during breaks.
Best gig: Either the Spar in Ruston or the Allyn Days Festival 2024. Best venue: The Garage in Bremerton..good stage, roomy dance floor, bar is laid out well, bands are very well treated by staff, good food. People go there to hear good music.
We love playing at any event where guests are fully engaged and having a great time! Our favorite type of event , though, is outdoor fairs and festivals.
We all have different stories from our youth. Privates lessons, school band, even self-learning. After parting from a classic rock band, we formed a blues band in 2003. We started gigging locally that year by self-promoting.
I've been influenced by Greg Rollie of Santana, Ray Manserak of the Doors and Jon Lord of Deep Purple. Our members speak of Clapton, The Allman Bros, Etta James, Big Momma Thornton, Willie Dickson. My two favorite songs are "At This Moment", by Billy Vera, and "Still Got the Blues for You", by Gary Moore.
Our guitar player is as good as they come. His leads are played in the style/feel of each song, therefore making them unique rather than repetitive perfunctory licks. This gives so much more emotion to each tune.
Our keyboard player is great at rockin' piano as well as groovin' organ.
Our harmonica man always gets a shoutout from the dance floor, and his raspy voice has a great range.
Our front gal is gutsy, dynamic and reaches your soul.
Our female vocalist and 4 male vocalists are able to mix and match so you are not bored with the same mono timbre all through the gig.
With keys and harmonica, we provide everything from a single instrument/voice, to al full-bodied sound.
One more thing..we engage our audiences..We want them to feel we are just having a good time with them..
We prefer a 2 hour setup time. Our drummer prefers 3. WE usually play 3 sets of 45 minutes with no longer than 15 minute breaks.
We are able to play 4 sets as well, and usually have a well-known fun encore song!
We enjoy playing outside, with the provision of a solid, level stage/playing space, and canopy or hard covering. If generator power is required, it must be disclosed during negotiation, must be a quiet generator, manned by client, and we will stipulate full pay regardless of any generator issues.
We have a list of songs we select for the event, but we are open to clients suggesting songs with the understanding that learning time and instrument limitations may preclude performing them.
We've been told that we're a great band, fun, tight, entertaining and very enjoyable. Our audiences like the fact that we have a refreshing list of tunes other than standard classic rock or pop.
Julia Hope wedding
John B. Private party
Alan M private party
McCloud's in Bremerton
The Bethel Tavern in Port Orchard
The Poulsbo Eagles
The port Orchard Eagles
The Cabin Tavern in Shelton
The Spar in Ruston
The Penalty Box in Lakewood
H D's in Belfair (closed)
The New Way Lounge in Port Orchard
Everybody's in Port Orchard (closed)
Reed's in Key Center (closed)
Boss Hoggs in Centralia
Wedding party at Dockside, Lake Union
FESTIVALS:
Fathoms of Fun in Port Orchard
Allyn Days in Allyn
Peace Valley Barefoot Festival
Party in the Park, Sehmel Park in Gig Harbor