Show Details
Unknown Hinson
with:- Fifth on the Floor
- Friday, April 18, 2014
- The Southgate House Revival (The Sanctuary)
- 7pm doors / 8pm show
Hinson’s most recent CD release, "Live and Undead", melds weepy twang, searing guitar riffs and lyrics that speak of love-gone-bad. Recorded at a sold-out show, an enthusiastic honky tonk crowd sings along with the King on every song.
Raucous, theatrical and over-the-top, Unknown Hinson isn’t just for the trailer park set anymore!
Unknown is gaining notoriety in the 18-34 demographic as the voice of lead character "Early Cuyler" in the popular show from Cartoon Network - "The Squidbillies". The first four seasons were so well-received that an immediate green light was given to future seasons. Check website for dates and time slots. http://www.adultswim.com/shows/squidbillies/
Unknown Hinson is a winner in Independent Music Awards for his entry alternative Country track "Torture Town" from the album "Target Practice". http://www.musiciansatlas.com
Unknown Hinson is a featured artist for Reverend Guitars, representing them in many Guitar Player Magazine features. A signature Unknown Hinson guitar is currently part of Reverend's celebrity instrument lineup. http://www.reverendguitars.com
Rockabilly Magazine named Unknown Hinson as their "Find of the Year" http://www.rockabillymagazine.com
Live interviews with Unknown Hinson along with his music are broadcast nationally on XM Radio's National Lampoon channel. (XM 154 along with FM radio partners). http://www.nationallampoonradio.com/
Sirius XM - Outlaw Radio has Hinson's tunes in regular rotation.
He's toured with Hank3, Rev. Horton Heat, the Boxmasters and Willie Nelson. Appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live and other syndicated programming round out the list.
Hinson seems to collect quite a few celebrity fans. Billy Bob Thornton names Unknown as "one of my favorite songwriters and a genius picker". Matt Groening (creator of The Simpsons) labels Unknown as a "guitar maniac (and funny as hell to boot!)" Hank3 has Unknown's face tattooed on his bicep! Unknown was asked to join The Rolling Stones for sound check at their last show in Charlotte, NC. You must witness the encounter with Ed King (Lynyrd Skynyrd) in Nashville (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbFx0STLKqQ). You'll find Unknown Hinson's music everywhere from Snoop Dogg's movie "LA Spectacular" to the newest version of the action-adventure open world video game "Saints Row 3".
Instrumentation
Unknown Hinson - Lead Guitar & Lead Vocals Jimmy Church - Pedal Steel and Guitar Rick Cutshaw - Vocals, Drums; Percussion Hugh (Tuff) Blanton - Bass Guitar and Backup Vocals
Discography
21 Charttoppers (Uniphone Records) The Future Is Unknown (Uniphone Records) The Future Is Unknown (Capitol Records) RocknRoll is Straight from Hell (Capitol Records) Target Practice (Uniphone Records) May 2006 Live and Undead (Uniphone Records) October 2008 Untitled (Hinsong Records) Summer 2012
Official Website
http://www.unknownhinson.com
