A native of Los Angeles, he started his career at an early age listening and singing along to his parents' recordings of Hank Williams, Sr., Dean Martin, Lefty Frizzell, and Elvis. By high school he was playing in cover bands and was soon a regular sitting in with the house band at the legendary Palomino Club.
Initially, Intveld worked with his younger brother Ricky and friend Pat Woodward in a band known as the Rockin' Shadows. The group dissolved when Ricky and Woodward left to work with Rick Nelson's Stone Canyon Band; both later died in the same airplane accident that took the life of Nelson. It was only fate that kept James from getting on that flight. It’s a tragedy that cut, and still cuts deeply into his heart and soul.
As a multi-instrumentalist singer, songwriter and sideman, James’ name seems to crop up everywhere. He’s in high demand for his skills as a player; as adept at the slap bass, slide, steel, and drums as on guitar. He’s done everything from playing bass with Dwight Yoakam to lead guitar with the Blasters.
Continuously cast in movies, TV, and videos, James was the singing voice of Johnny Depp's character in the John Waters film Cry Baby. Other credits include Sean Penn's directorial debut, "Indian Runner," "Thing Called Love," with River Phoenix, Billy Crystal's HBO production, "61," and his most recent role staring beside Billy Bob Thorton in the motion picture, "Chrystal."
James
CM Wolf and the Backbones
We are excited to welcome back Chris Moinichen with CM Wolf and the Backbones.
CM WOLF and The Backbones.
He was the frontman of The Delta Bombers and needs no introduction! With his distinctive voice and extraordinary songwriting you can look forward to songs with blues, rockabilly and country influences, this will be a musical firework display that is definitely not to be missed.
Screamin’ Rebel Angels’ unrelenting and hi-octane original music reimagines the legacy of rock ‘n roll, rockabilly, and rhythm ‘n blues into a contemporary sound. Their thrilling live performances are packed with primal passion and authenticity. The sound is unapologetically their own, and they take their audiences on an exhilarating adventure into an untamed world of dangerous women, broken hearts, courage and conviction.
Leading the band is Laura Palmer, a versatile multi-instrumentalist, song-writer, and producer. Equally adept at slapping out the rhythm on an upright bass or picking on a big ol’ Gretsch, Laura Palmer’s on stage presence and powerful vocals have garnered international attention and acclaim, including earning the 2020 Ameripolitan Award “Rockabilly Female of the Year.” Add in Brian Hack’s stratospheric lead guitar and additional song-writing, drummer Jungle Jim Chandler and the combination is a truly unique sound not to be missed. Screamin’ Rebel Angels regularly play like their lives depend on it throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe.
PowerFlex 5 is the brainchild of legendary pro skater Steve Alba along with his good friends master tattooist Corey Miller,and guitar tech to the stars Mr.Tracy Robar. Bassist Bobby Abarca recently came on board bringing a bluesy/roots flavor to the mix.They started the band after each one of their respective bands had lead singer drama.The initial gathering consisted of bashing all lead singers and swearing off of a vocalist.........instrumental madness would reign.
Our guitars will sing the melodies.
Think Link Wray meets a punk rock girl and had a bastard child.....that is Powerflex 5.
Hotrod Hillbillies is a Texas trio which performs a mix of Rockabilly, Country, Blues and punk which can be described as Texas Punkabilly-Cowpunk.
She formed the current outfit in 2014 after a brief 2 years stint in her previous band, Bang Bang Boogie.
Nick began his journey into rock and roll from the tender age of 10 and began to play guitar shortly after. Since then, his playing has been noticed and utilised by performers such as Linda Gail Lewis, Sleepy Labeef, Charlie Gracie and Deke Dickerson.
The
Devillains are an Arizona based band with high energy Rockabilly sang by lead singer Donnie Deville. These guys put on such a great show and we are excited to welcome back to the show!
Downhill Fast is an Arizona based supercharged Rockabilly band made up of local music veterans, whose history includes, The Keltic Cowboys, The Markdowns, Plowed Under, The Shadowcasters, and the legendary rockabilly band Exit 56. Downhill Fast was the brainchild of drummer Jay Ward and guitarist Ben Cox who quickly identified multi instrumentalist Rich Merriman to take control of the low end on bass and coaxed Rodd Mas to come out of self-imposed musical exile to assume the vocal and rhythm guitar responsibilities. Concentrating on upbeat originals, Downhill Fast instantly became a mainstay in the local rockabilly and car club scene, and are now establishing a national and international presence as a must see experience.
Bo Peep And The Backbeat are a Rockabilly band from sunny Phoenix, Arizona. featuring vocalist Christie aka Peep,
Doc Screamer slappin upright bass,
Mark Flynn smackin' the skins and
guitar whisperer Pat Roberts.
Performing 50's Chart Toppers with a splash of Shim, Sham Shimmy
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