Billy Walton Band – Lancaster Roots & Blues

Performance Times

Venue	Day	Start
Tellus 360	Sun	5:30 PM

Billy Walton Band Biography

The Billy Walton Band has become a Roots and Blues favorite.

There was a time when the Jersey Shore represented the best in American entertainment. Count Basie, Lionel Hampton, the Rat Pack, Dick Clark, Chubby Checker, they all made stops on the Jersey Shore. Tony Mart’s was the club Levon Helm was playing when Dylan called. Of course we all know what happened in Asbury Park. The town, ravaged by riots in the late 60’s, became a melting pot of musical experimentation. Late night jams that ended when the sun came up were the norm. Bruce Springsteen & Southside Johnny were the two acts that made their way to an international stage from these humble beginnings.

For decades musicians have come and gone, always hoping to make a living and pursue a dream. Billy Walton is no different. Billy’s proving ground was Long Beach Island. There he was chaperoned from gig to gig by his Mom, too young to drive around and enter the clubs on his own. He was always up for a jam and looking to learn some new tricks. For years Billy spent his time sharpening his skills, developing his stage act until he decided to step center stage with the Billy Walton Band. The band has focused its’ efforts in overseas. 30 UK/European tours since 2007 have established the group in the fertile British Blues Rock scene. In 2010 Billy got the call to join one of the masters of the Asbury Park sound, Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes. For years Billy toured with the Jukes. Most people don’t know that the creative force behind Southside was none other than Little Steven. A highpoint in Billy’s tenure with the Jukes was when they recorded a live version of Southside’s interpretation of the classic Little Steven album, Men Without Women, with Little Steven performing in the band!

Good things have been happening to the Billy Walton Band. The band recently released it’s second recording on Vizztone Records. Soul Of A Man is a must have release that features Billy’s take on the Asbury Sound… rock n soul beats, pumpin horns, and greasy guitar licks!!!