Artist description Hog Time Music is the creative outlet of Ralph Goff (that's me). I wrote most of the songs and recorded them in my home based studio, Hog Time Studio. I'm backed up on many songs by my long time musical partner and friend, John Jett, playing banjo and resonator guitar. I primarily play acoustic guitar (Taylor 812C and 1963 Gibson Southern Jumbo), and add some fills with mandolin on some songs. In addition, most vocal work is by me. Computer generated drum and bass is also used on some songs.I enjoy many different types of music, so you'll (eventually) find quite a mix on this site. I didn't name this site after me or a band name, since on some songs I'm the only one on them and on others I have help.One very important item: The motto of Hog Time Music (and seed for its name) is "What's Time to a Hog?". It was a favorite saying of my late, and much admired, father. Basically it means that an old farm hog, doesn't have much on its schedule for the day, so it's usually available for anything. So when you're stressed out over your hectic life, just try to carve out a little "hog time" and relax.My biggest regret in life: I didn't hang on to my 1958 Fender Stratocaster guitar I bought new. It would make a nice addition to my retirement account!

Music Style Acoustic rock/blues/folk/country/bluegrass

Musical Influences Ronnie Hawkins, BB King, Bob Dylan

Artist History It was the late 1950s. Four high school boys from Fayetteville, Arkansas formed a 4 piece Rock and Roll band, "The Valiants" (bands named after cars were common in those days). Through the early 60s, they played school dances and some of the local college hangouts. One of those hangouts was the Rockwood Club. Other frequent performers there were Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks. The Hawks (less Ronnie) later went on to national fame as "The Band". Fast forward to now. Ex-Valiants Ralph Goff and John Jett have lived in Southern California for over 30 years, but have not gone on to national fame in anything, much less R&R. However, they have maintained their friendship and interest in music all this time. The 70s saw musical interest shift to bluegrass music. Now it's all over the map - rock, blues, country, folk and bluegrass.Current musical activity consists of a couple of weekly jam sessions and a public "open mike" session, here or there. In the future, who knows? Maybe playing the "nursing home circuit" or something similarly exciting.

Group Members Ralph Goff: Guitar, mandolin, vocals - John Jett: Banjo, resonator guitar

Instruments Acoustic guitar, mandolin, banjo, resonator guitar

Press Reviews "Dern good music that will get your 'toes a tapping' " - Elmer Smellmer - Hog Time News ... "Oh, I just love the way that Ralph sings." - Suzy Sow - Hog Time Gazette

Location Placentia, CA - USA

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