clay county ramblers
The Clay County Ramblers are two members from the now defunct Rodeo Queen. Skid Severson and Bill Rasmussen are the core group with a rotating cast of friends who have the time to lay down a track or two. Previous and hopefully future players include Mark Perrodin/Bass (Sidewinders, The Sand Rubies), Cathy Rivers/backing vocals (Wonder Twins, Rodeo Queen, Little Black Cloud), and Julia Groves/drums(Topless Opry, Solid Donkey, Clovenhoof).
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
The Clay County Ramblers are the two remaining members of the Tucson, AZ Alt-Country band, Rodeo Queen. Rodeo Queen had formed around mid-2000.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Skid and Bill have on occasion played around Tucson, AZ. We are hoping to nail a few more songs and maybe add a few more people to the fray soon and hit the stage once more. Keep posted.
Your musical influences
Skids influences are Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Uncle Tupelo, Son Volt, Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven and Elvis Costello.
Bill most likely would atribute Gram Parsons, The Byrds, Greatful Dead, Allman Brothers.
What equipment do you use?
Skid:
Guitars: Ibanez andTakamine acoustics and Fender Telecaster.
Pedals: Boss tuner, Tremelo and equalizer. Danelectro Echo and chorus.
Amps: Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
Bill:
Steels: ShoBud Professional; Emmons LeGrande II; Mullen Royal Precision.
Amps: GD Walker Stereo Steel; '65 Twin re-issue;
Marshall JMP Lead 100.
Guitars: Fender Telecaster B-bender
