Brent Hoodenpyle

"Hillbilly singer with delusions of grandeur." (Stolen from Steve Earle)

It's been said Brent Hoodenpyle "looks like a cross between Jeff Tweedy and Johnny Cash, and sings songs that sound like they were written in 1950 Nashville." His songs show his influences — Hank Williams, Steve Earle, Dwight Yoakam and Gram Parsons, to name a few. His band features sounds of traditional and alternative country music. Backed by Scottish born country-rocker John Ballantyne (guitar), Buddy Carter (bass) and Rick Murawski (drums), they bring a passion and authenticity to each song, making Brent a Chicago artist to watch this year.