Artist description “HARBOURTOWN” Originally known as Harbourtown Grass was formed in 1974 by Tony Hickman and has grown into one of the finest bands heard anywhere.Tony, and wife Janet, live in Vermilion, Ohio, located west of Cleveland on Lake Erie’s shore. Vermilion is a harbor for boaters and vacationers, so eventually the town’s nickname “Harbourtown” emerged, thus the origin of the band’s name, derived from the originator of our band.Tony is a transplanted Tennessee mountain boy and has retained his fine heritage. He has never lost sight of where his music came from or the direction it is going.In the true bluegrass tradition, Harbourtown uses all acoustical instruments. The band members draw from the old standard songs, adopt the best of current music, and add their own original material. When they put a show together, it seems like they can reach into your heart and convey in words and music just what you fell inside, but can’t quite express yourself.They upgrade their program regularly, adding different material to maintain freshness, but also filling requests for old favorites. Even with their numerous supporters, the band members have never become complacent so that they neglect their practice sessions, or smug so that they ignore what the audience likes.Harbourtown is definitely not a rubber stamp band. They have created and fine tuned their own particular sound. They are known for excellent talent, neatly dressed appearance, honestly and fairness, and being family oriented. They have a wonderful sense of humor, that occasionally spills over into surprises to delight their audience.Their booking in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Canada, with return engagements offered, are testimony to the caliber of this outstanding band.Should you wish for further information such as: booking availability, pictures, tapes or price for shows, please contact the people below. We’ll be glad to give you information on the band.

Music Style Bluegrass

Group Members TONY HICKMAN:Tony, the “father” of the group, started Harbourtown back in the mid-70’s. He plays lead guitar and sings lead, and baritone. His song writing has provided excellent material for the bands performances, cassette tapes, & CDs. One word that aptly describes Tony, is “HEART”. You can hear it in his singing, feel l it in his song writing, and see it in his dealing’s with his band members and friends. Tony lives in Vermilion, Oh. with wife Janet. They have two adult sons, Bryan & Kurt.CHRIS MARTIN:Chris plays mandolin, sings lead & tenor. Having been playing bluegrass & gospel for 17 yrs, Chris can mystify you with his picking technique that brings you a warm and rich sound. He has a real appreciation for his music. He also plays banjo & guitar. Chris, wife Deanna, and daughters Sherry & Shelby live in Bucyrus, Ohio.KURT HICKMAN:Kurt play upright bass & with a great deal of skill and personal style. He has been playing Bluegrass Music on stage with his father Tony , since he was twelve years old. He is a return band member, having played bass with Harbourtown for seven years prior to taking off three years for college. He sings lead, tenor & baritone. Kurt is also an excellent song writer, each year penning new material for the bands performances. Kurt, wife Jo, and son Dylan live in Berlin Heights, Ohio.STEVE DUTTON:Steve is the newest member of Harbourtown, but is no stranger to bluegrass coming from a family of bluegrass musicians. Steve is brother to Jim Dutton they are the sons of the late Carl Dutton. Carl was a real banjo wizard as is his son Steve. Other than his family Steve played with the late Lawrence Lane and other bands. Steve hails from Marion Oh.INDIVIDUALLY, EACH ONE OF THESE MUSICIANS IS OUTSTANDING. PUT THEM ALL TOGETHER, AND YOU HAVE “HAVE EXCELLENCE IN BLUEGRASS MUSIC”.

Albums HAND PICKED, JUST FOR YOU, THE WAY WE ARE

Press Reviews TONY HICKMAN LEADER OF HARBOURTOWN DECIDED THAT IT WAS TIME TO PUT SOMETHING IN THE SHOWS. THEY DO JUST FOR THE CHILDREN. OLE McDONALD SEEMED TO BE JUST THE RIGHT ACT TO DO. SO COOKIE HUFFAKER & HER FRIEND DONNA KRISHA GOT BUSY AND MADE COSTUMES FOR THE SHOW. WE HAVE FIVE CUTE ANIMALS TO HELP US OUT A DUCK, PIG, CHICKEN, DONKEY, & DOGGIE THEY ALL JUMP ON STAGE AND DO THEIR QUACK QUACK, OINK OINK, CLUCK CLUCK, EHAW EHAW, & OF COURSE OR BARKING PUPPY DOG. THE PEOPLE IN THESE COSTUMES ARE USUALLY THE WIVES OF THE BAND MEMBERS & THE SOUNDMAN RALPH HUFFAKER WIFE. THEY ALL DO A GREAT JOB THEN GO BEHIND STAGE & PLAY WITH ALL THE CHILDREN AND PASS OUT HABOURTOWN BALLOONS. THIS IS NOT SOMETHING WE DO AT EVERY SHOW BUT WILL DO THIS UPON REQUEST WHERE THEIR IS A LOT OF CHILDREN ATTENDING. I MUST SAY THEY ALL SEEM TO ENJOY IT INCLUDING THE ADULTS. SOME OF THE PICTURES WILL GIVE YOU A CLUE AS TO WHAT THIS IS ALL ABOUT THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO REVIEW THIS. FRIENDS IN BLUEGRASS ~THE HARBOURTOWN BAND~

Location berlin hts, Ohio - USA

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