Wayne "the train" Hancock

i've been a fan of wayne hancock+ for a long time. Amongst Americana aficionados, Wayne's first album "Thunderstorms and Neon Signs" is considered a classic. Wayne's sound is a throwback to Hank, Lefty, Carl Smith+, Faron Young+, Moon Mullican+, a touch of Bob Wills+ and other country singers from the 40's into the early 60's.

last night i had the opportunity to see Wayne at the Middle East in Cambridge. the last time i saw him was in the late 90's at SxSW.

he's playing with a stand up bassist and a really talented guitarist, i wasn't able to catch their names. Wayne on acoustic rhythm guitar and vox.

the man has stuck with his retro formula through the years, but manages to make it sound entirely original, not a clone of those who blazed the trail he's on.