Bill Prewitt
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Bill Prewitt was born in Oak Ridge, TN, grew up in Southern Ohio and has worked and wandered over most of the eastern half of the U.S.
Now a resident of Katy, TX, he is a member of The Blenders, five-piece band appearing regularly at Hickory Hollow in Houston.
He's also part of a fluid group called Austin County Ambush that meets Thursday nights at the Kenney Store in Kenney, TX.
Now a resident of Katy, TX, he is a member of The Blenders, five-piece band appearing regularly at Hickory Hollow in Houston.
He's also part of a fluid group called Austin County Ambush that meets Thursday nights at the Kenney Store in Kenney, TX.
Why this name?
The Blenders have been a Houston fixture for the past 25 years. Bill joined the Blenders in 2006.
Do you play live?
We play the third Saturday of every month at Hickory Hollow, 101 Heights Blvd. in Houston.
Bill also is a regular nearly every Thursday night at the Kenney Area Rural Music Association (KARMA) jam at the Kenney Store.
Bill also is a regular nearly every Thursday night at the Kenney Area Rural Music Association (KARMA) jam at the Kenney Store.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It's a wonderful tool for amateur musicians to share stuff.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Some chance!
Band History:
The group at Kenney is an offshoot of a bluegrass group that meets weekly at Cochran, about 20 miles from Kenney. Jams have been going on at the store for about three years.
Your influences?
Eclectic. I once bought CDs of Haggard and Handel in the same music store order. Singing background includes the U.S. Navy's Bluejacket Choir and the Tampa Oratorio Society.
Favorite spot?
Wherever I am
Equipment used:
Yamaha acoustic guitar (sometimes with a dean markley soundhole pickup), Squier Telecaster, Beltone 5-string banjo.