In music, as in all art forms, there are musicians and there are players. Musicians have the talent and passion for their art that distinguishes them among their peers. When you hear these musicians play, you know it's the real thing. My daddy once said, "shoe leather and the finest steak both come from the same cow...but the minute you bite down, you know exactly which one you are eating." And let's face it, life's too short to chew on shoe leather and listen to elevator music.
The Chuck Hall Band creates art in the form of music. The recipe they use is simple: Start with blues that's so greasy it clogs the arteries in your ears. Stir in generous portions of refined talent and raw passion, add a dash of showmanship sprinkled with a touch of salty humour and cook on high heat until it smokes. Serve steaming hot. The result is a spicy musical feast that satisfies but always leaves you wanting more.
The chef, Chuck Hall, was raised in Louisiana and Texas listening to the likes of Lightnin' Hopkins, Muddy Waters, Freddie King, and Albert King. Since moving to the Valley in 1984, he has become a well-known and respected musician. As a 30-year veteran in the music business, Chuck has played with some of the best, opening shows for Albert Collins, B.B. King, Johnny Winter, Albert King, Willie Dixon, Robert Cray, Gregg Allman, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, and many others. In addition, he has written over 100 songs and more than half of the band's playlist is original material. Chuck's unique talent and uncompromising dedication to his craft have earned him accolades among fans and critics. He won "Best Blues Guitarist" in the Char's Has the Blues competition two years in a row, and his song "Young Boy" was selected Best Song of 1986. For years considered the best blues guitarist in Arizona, Chuck continues a rigorous pace of performing, writing, and recording with the band.
The rhythm section of the band, comprised of John Morre on bass and Dan Jr. Phillips on drums, is rock solid and precise, and is the perfect complement to Chuck's raw, in-your-face guitar style. Both John and Dan are accomplished musicians in their own rights, but the mixture of these talents is what makes the music seem larger than life. Let the Chuck Hall Band serve you a helping of a musical Texas stew that only they know how to cook. You'll know it's the real thing from the first bite!
This Bio Courtesy of 'Arizona Music Scene'
Chuck Hall has been a mainstay in the Phoenix music scene for almost 15 years. Born in Louisiana and raised in Texas, he began playing at age 12 and played in a number of bands in the Dallas area in the 70’s and 80’s.
Hall arrived in Phoenix in 1984, and after a two year stint with Texas Red and the Heartbreakers, he formed Chuck Hall and the Brick Wall, which would firmly establish him as a musician, songwriter and showman.
Chuck has opened shows for Albert King, BB King, Johnny Winter, Willie Dixon, Gregg Allman, Robert Cray, the Fabulous T-Birds, and many others. Voted Best Blues Guitarist in Phoenix two years in a row, Chuck remains one of the top local draws. In March, 2000, Chuck was inducted into the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame.
This Bio Courtesy of 'Owit Music Europe'
Many Bar/Club Venues around the Greater Phoenix Area
JOHN MORRE: Bass
DAN JR. PHILLIPS: Drums