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THE GAMBER, Performed at the Silver Dollar CmC, Aberaman, Wales 4/12/19

speed of the sound / if i had a hammer / tiger bay woman

FOOL OVER YOU.m4v THE OLD HANDS DUO

About Hank

50 years performing, County Music Singer-songwriter, Works Solo Acoustic or Backing tracks Festivals/Clubs/Campsites/C M Clubs, etc

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Neil (Hank) Hillman, Singer-Songwriter, Plays Guitar, Banjo. 50 Years, playing Solo and in bands. Many years touring Pontins & Warners Holiday camps, Clubs Theaters, and Leisure Centre's A British Country music Personality for many years, Spending 18 years touring Nationwide as Frontman With the 'HOLE IN THE WALL GANG' Country Music Band through the 80s/90s, 7 years with Pop/Rock band "LAZY LOBSTER" during the 70s, A member of the "VIBRATIONS" a popular touring trio in the early 70s As a 'SOLO' Performer he traveled through-out the UK, around the Country Music Venues. Also, 12 years working for the Charity organization the Council for Music in Hospitals Performing Nationwide, Working in Hospitals, Prisons, Nursing/Care homes, etc Currently involved in studio recording, songwriting, Hosting 2 open mic nights, and still available Solo.

Hank's Song list

A DROP IN THE OCEAN, Hank Hillman

A WHITE SPORTS COAT,

ALWAYS ON MY MIND, Willie Nelson

ALL BECAUSE OF YOU, Raymond Froggatt

ALL MY EXES LIVE IN TEXAS, George Straight

ANGEL IN THE SOUTH, Hank Hillman

ANNIES SONG, John Denver

ANYBODY GOING TO SAN ANTONE, Charlie Pride

BACK HOME AGAIN, John Denver

BACK IN THE RACE, Glen Campbell

BLOWING IN THE WIND, Bob Dylan

BLACK COFFEE, Lacy J Dalton

BANKS OF THE OHIO. Johnny Cash & Others

BLUE BAYOU,

BLUE EYES CRYING IN THE RAIN, Willie Nelson/Hank Williams

BOBBIE MAGEE, Kriss Kristopherson

CHEATING HEART, Hank Williams

CARMEN, Gene Watson

CALIFORNIA BLUE,

C'EST LA VIE, Emmy Lou Harris

CHARLIE, Raymond Froggatt

CRYSTAL CHANDELIERS, Charlie Pride

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, Willie Nelson

COTTON FIELDS, Beach Boys and others

COUNTRY ROADS, John Denver

CROCODILE SHOES, Jimmy Nail

CRYING IN THE RAIN. Everly Brothers

DIRTY OLD TOWN, Ewan MaCawl

FOLSOM PRISON, Johnny Cash

GENTLE ON MY MIND, Glen Campbell

GYPSY WOMAN, Don Williams

GAMBLER. Kenny Rogers..

GEORGIA ON MY MIND, Willie Nelson

GRANDMA'S FEATHER BED, John Denver

HEY GOOD LOOKING/JAMBALAYA MEDLEYHank Williams

HE'LL HAVE TO GO, Jim Reeves

HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE NIGHT, Kris Kristopherson

I CAN'T HELP IT IF I'M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU, Hank Williams

I CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU, Hank Williams

I FALL TO PIECES, Patsy Cline

I'VE JUST SEEN A FACE, Beatles

IF I HAD A HAMMER,

IT WON'T HURT, Dwight Yokam

ITS NOW OR NEVER, Elvis Presley

JOKIN, Hank Hillman

KING OF THE ROAD, Roger Millar

LAYING IN BED, Hank Hillman

LETS TALK DIRTY, John Prine

LONG GONE LONESOME BLUES, Hank williams

LOOKING AT YOU, Hank Hillman

MY BEST FRIEND, Don Williams

OH SUSANNAH,

ON THE ROAD AGAIN, Willie Nelson

POINT OF RESCUE,Hal Ketcham

ROUTE 66,

RODEO MAN, Don Williams

SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME,

SPEED OF THE SOUND OF LONELINESS, John Prine / Nancy Griffith

STRANGERS ARMS, Hank Hillman

THATS WHAT I GET,Hal Ketcham

THE BARN DANCE IS OVER, Hank Hillman

THE BREEZE, J J Cale

THERE GOES MY HEART, The Mavericks

TONIGHT THE BOTTLE LET ME DOWN,

WALLS, Tom Petty / Glen Campbell

WHERE AM I GONNA LIVE, Billy Ray Cyrus

WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW, Carol King

WINGS ON MY HEELS, Raymond Froggatt

WILD SIDE OF LIFE,

YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE,

YOU AIN'T GOING NOWHERE, Bob Dylan/The Byrds

Hank's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£150
Up to 1 hour	£160
Up to 2 hours	£180
Up to 3 hours	£200

Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

Will always do my best to fit in with your plans even if they change, Feel free to contact me about any adjustments.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

No problem,I always have an iPad with me, with lots of Country / line dance music, if you require other music just get in toucher plug your own iPad / cd player etc into my system I have a selection of connecting cables.

How much time do you need to set up?

Once my equipment is at the performing area about an hour and i'm ready to play,

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

My set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests enjoy the variety of the material. However, I'm always happy play requests if i know them

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely! I bring my Instruments and my own Pa System, Plus a spare mic and stand for you to make announcements etc

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Will always try to do this, but if I can't do a good job of it will let you know as soon as pos,

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I think its because I always try to do my best to give some thing a bit different, I never try to be a carbon copy, Play the songs I love in a way thats genuine. I always try to sing FOR the audience rather than sing AT them.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Toured all over the uk including Northern Ireland for 12 years doing Hospitals Prisons Homes etc working for the "Council for Music in Hospitals", Also Toured all the Country Music venues & festivals whilst on the road with bands and as a solo artist as well,

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Always been influenced by songwriters, Hank Williams, to the Beatles, Carol King, Willie Nelson, the list goes on, I write and perform a lot of my own songs, and always include a few.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

1973 a show with Lulu at the New theatre Cardiff, Supported Joe Brown at the Townsman Club the Double Diamond Club Caerphilly, with Tommy Cooper Bolton & Wigan Casino's at the start of Northern Soul, Whitton Castle country festival, Luton country festival, Cheltenham football stadium, Cardiff Castle, Caerphilly Castle, Butlins, Pontins Country festivals.

Musicianship

Genres:

Acoustic, Country, Originals, Covers

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Instruments:

Singer, Guitar, Banjo

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Event types:

Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Concert, Birthday party

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Other skills:

Songwriter