Hard Luck Kings
Johnny Cash meets Brian Setzer and Mike Ness who picked up Dick Dale on the way to a gig.
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The Hard Luck Kings are on hiatus. Gregg left the band in 2004. Brian left in early 2005. Rick and Chris went to pursue other interests. Chris is busy being a father and very talented artist. Rick moved to Virginia and is composing music for TV and Film. As for Hard Luck Kings music; Rick is working on licensing "the Kings" music for use in TV and Film.Band/artist history
In 2003 singer Chris Reifenstein, guitarist Rick Reifenstein, bassist Gregg LaFever and drummer Brian Cadamore were frustrated with the modern hard rock scene. Acting upon Chris's suggestion the group changed their name and explored their rock-n-roll roots. Combining influences like Mike Ness, Brian Setzer, Johnny Cash and the Ventures, they formed the Hard Luck Kings.
As one of the hot new bands in Pittsburgh, the Hard Luck Kings have been gaining fans in local bars, and clubs with their roots based rock-n-roll. Their no nonsense style has earned them the respect of other musicians in the rockabilly and psychobilly scene. The Hard Luck Kings high-energy shows and toe tapping music has brought many people to their feet to dance. Their success on stage is second only by the achievements of their recordings.
They have four songs in the top 40 of four genres on soundclick.com. Proving that their music reaches a broad audience.Have you performed in front of an audience?Any stage, any time, any where! We love it! That's what it's all about.
Your musical influences
Brian Setzer is a major influence along with the grandaddies like Johnny Cash, and Chet Atkins. Surf music from Dick Dale and the Ventures are heard in our music as well.What equipment do you use?
Chris uses Shure Bullet and SH55 Microphones and various Harmonicas.
Rick's main guitar is a 63 Starfire 5. He owns several Epihones that appear on stage from time to time.
Brian plays a Pearl Masterworks kit. One of the last to be built in the U.S.Anything else?
Come out and see the shows!! If you want to have fun. Listen to true Rock n Roll as it was meant to be played, come to one of the shows!! Stop listening to that depressing pretend metal crap!!!!!!!READ MORE
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Comments (21)
I like it! It be Goode!
The fifties vibe recreated with extra energy!!!
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Very nice vintage vibe here :D:D:D
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The old and good Rock!!!
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Very nice country song!!!
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