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Marc Boon has been the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, keyboard
player, and band leader since Hip Pocket began. His versatile vocal style
makes the transitions between Hip Pocket's varied repertoire of swing,
blues, R&B, and classic rock smooth and seamless.
Tom
"Roomer" Wiedrich's unique character is hard to ignore whether
he's belting out a vocal, lippin' the harp, or supplying the rolling boogie
woogie piano and riveting B-3 sounds that fans have come to love.
John Kerner
adds soulful guitar riffs and blazing pyrotechnics with tasteful ease
as Hip Pocket's lead guitar player and lends a few high and lonesome harmonies
along the way.
Bassist
Chris Briggs' talent for laying down the sturdiest of foundations
has been a hallmark for Hip Pocket for nearly 14 years while he also has
lent his talents as an accomplished pianist and arranger on several songs
from HP's 5 CDs.
Gary Erwin has
been known throughout the local music scene
as a rock solid drummer for 30 plus years and is the perfect playing partner
when it comes to the diverse styles of music Hip Pocket performs.
Trombone,
trumpet, percussion, and vocal harmonies are all part of John Filkins'
vast talents. John has anchored the "I'm just glad to be here"
horns for 16 years and has helped arrange many of the horn charts.
Jim Kozak is
not only the band's best joke teller he also has
a way of bringing a bit of humor to his tenor playing, particularly during
the swing tunes. However he also displays a sweet soulfulness on several
ballads.
Jeff
Estes brings the perfect blend of superior musicianship and ultimate
team spirit to Hip Pocket and is just at home on baritone sax as he is
on alto, tuba, (Marc can't wait to find the perfect tune for that one),
clarinet, or singing the highest of harmonies.
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