July 2007
Fear not, Hickmen fans, the band is alive and
well. Though not gigging of late, they have been finishing tracking for the new
CD, in between bagging 14,000 foot Sierra peaks. Look for completion of tracking
and peak bagging (not a completion of as much as a continuation of), as well as
a resumption of gigging, this fall.
JUST IN - THE PRESS, CLAREMONT, CA - SEPT 15
SOLAR POWERED?
Hickmen to Put their
boots on for "Barn Dance" Tuesday, April 3rd @ El Sid in Silver Lake. Won't you join us?
Time: 10PM
- 4212 Sunset Blvd. Free, 21 and Up
Hickmen, 29 Mules, Mojo Monkeys, the big Manny, Moe and Jack Band, The Wrynkles
WHO ARE YOU GOING TO CALL?
Following the posting of bail near a L.A. area lockup, Hickmen spent a recent evening with their newly freed bird, Johnny,...
A gig! Sort of. Alan's in London, Tim's in Australia, and Finn and Jones are... at Highland Grounds, Wednesday, November 22 at 8pm.
Sept 22 Post Mortem
Thanks to all of you who packed the joint, kept the beer off the floor and tipped the waitresses and bartenders. The hospitality was delivered by Robin (you know how she does it), The Press Crew, and a very enthusiastic crowd. We're indebted to Carlos Guitarlos for sharing his stories in song. A big shout out also goes out to our musical guests: famed guitarist Jeff Ross and Inland Empire legend Chris Darrow on mandolin. An hour and forty five minutes of high-octane Hickmen rock!
Now... back to the studio (anybody have a studio for us?) we go.
Buy Chris's goods at http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll
Visit Carlos at
http://www.carlosguitarlos.com
Jeff Ross
http://www.allmusic.com/
and search Jeff Ross
Join Us and CARLOS GUITARLOS at The Press in Claremont on Friday,
September 22.
129 Harvard Ave, Claremont, CA
see below link for details
SUMMER 2006
Occasional Gigging
&
Leisurely, Stress Free Tracking
APRIL 18 UPDATE
HICKMEN GIGGING
April 22 & May 24
March 31 UPDATE
Hickmen is alive and well, holed up in the caves and underground passages that span from Hollywood to Silverlake. Reports from Homeland Security sources indicate a range of sonic activities. CIA analysts are suggesting they are fromthe uncorking of fine champagnes, the voice of Oscar, kick and snare, sirens and screams (4 octaves) a guitar tone that is driving toxic percolates out of the local aquifers...Hickmen, Good for your community
more later
HIckmen
@ Highland Grounds, Hollywood, CA
Feb 4. 8:30 showtime
Hickmen and Farmer Tan at the Press - Jan 21
Happy Holidays. Download 'Where I Stand' here.
December 2005, The Hickmen fire The. And like you don't find Bill Wyman's good name anywhere in the vicinity of today's Rolling Stones (penalty for quitting and always in the company of the best looking women), The will only be found in the deepest archives. Hickmen
November 2005. Hickmen write, arrange and record 'Where I Stand' for the academic decathlon dramatic documentary "Hometown Heroes." The tune was mixed at Capitol Studios by legendary mix-man Charlie Paakkari. After 30 years behind the consol and having mixed most of the Beatles, Frank, Whitney, Fogerty, Manilow, Belefonte, Flek, Wynonna, Sting and Hammer...Charlie thanked the Hickmen for bringing the liquor. Hickmen thank Charlie too. Here's to you bro!
August 2005. Oui Hickmen hit the highway, CA 5 that is and head north Dates in Portland, San Francisco and San Louis Obispo.
St. Patrick's day show at the Highland O'Grounds
March 5, 2005
The Hickmen's monthly Highland Grounds gig will be on St. Patrick's day this year, the 17th of March. Rich has promised to have plenty of Guiness on hand, though alas lads and lassies, no corned beef. The vegan taco plate will have to do. For one night, the club is called Highland O'Grounds.
Hickmen Woodshed-it in San Bernardino
County Cabin
February 20, 2004
Members of The Hickmen set up shop and recorded the rest of Alan Waddington’s drum tracks for their upcoming CD in a cabin in the San Berdnardino National Forest.
Hickmen Record
January 20, 2004
Ignoring the impassioned pleas of booking agents nation-wide, The Hickmen are playing no gigs January or February as they are hard at work on their second CD. Working with drummer/producer Alan Waddington, the band is digitalizing such future hits as “Costco Socks,” True Blue Red (American),” and “I Got a Gun.”
December 03, 2004
After a rousing evening on November 18 spent with Johnny Hickman, both solo and backed up by The Hickmen, The Hickmen are planning two December gigs, one back at Highland Grounds and one at one of their old Inland Empire haunts, the Black Watch pub.
Johnny Hickman to Join The Hickmen at November Highland Grounds Show
October 25, 2004
Fresh on the heels of their pairing at the Gramfest earlier this month, The Hickmen will once again have the honor of sharing the stage with their mentor Johnny Hickman, this time at their monthly Highland Grounds show Thursday, November 18.
Johnny Hickman to Join The Hickmen at Gramfest 2004
September 07, 2004
Johnny Hickman will join The Hickmen at this year’s Gramfest, an annual tribute to singer/songwriter Gram Parsons. The Gramfest will once more be hosted by the Hi Desert Playhouse in Joshua Tree, California. San Bernardino County Blues will definitely be in the set.
The Hickmen Complete California Dreamin’
August 09, 2004
Faced with overwhelming challenges that included legal actions, screaming preschoolers, poor musicianship, and the twin demons of sloth and melancholy, The Hickmen have none-the-less completed their second CD, titled California Dreamin’.
Hickmen have wrapped up recording their new CD
June 28, 2004
The Hickmen have wrapped up recording and mixing of their new CD, tentatively titled “California Dreaming.” It features a rare backing vocal track from Alan Waddington. A date has been set for mastering and then the only excuse the guys can come up with to delay things any longer will be the artwork. Look for a release date around the middle of August.
The Hickmen Tire of Perfection
April 22, 2004
Bored these many recording sessions with nailing every guitar, bass, piano, mandolin, banjo, lap steel, and vocal performance on the first take, The Hickmen have scheduled some live gigs to see whether or not they are capable of making a mistake. At this writing, they are as follows:
Hickmen Record with Hickman
March 29, 2004