Hank's Cadillac
We are Hank's Cadillac. Ian Ballard on Guitar and Vocals, Tom Griffin on Bass and Vocals, and Dan Berens on Drums. We write our own music but we also do other people's songs but not the way they do them. When we cover a song, we put our own stamp on it. Basically, we love the music and each other. When you see us in person, it shows.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
We began in 2002 with Ian on guitar and vocals, Tom on bass, Marc Weller on steel, and our dear friend Johnny Dennis on drums. Johnny broke our hearts and passed away in 2005. We went through a couple dozen drummers but we ended up with the best one ever with Dan Berens. Marc left the group in 2008. At present, we are a three piece group and rocking it up a tad more than we used to.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
We have worked for the cities of Claremont, Upland, Pomona, Chino, County of Los Angeles, The Bulldog Pub in Upland, Janies Sports Bar in Montclair, The Blackwatch Pub in Upland, Etc.
Your musical influences
Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Michael Nesmith, Hank Williams, John Prine, Waylon Jennings, Mark Knopfler
What equipment do you use?
Ian mainly plays an old Gretsch, a telecaster, a couple of Heritages, etc into Fender, Ampeg, and Peavey amps, Tom plays a Peavey T-40 or a Washburn bass that is too big into a Fender Bassman amp, and Dan buys a new set of drums every week it seems.
