Hank Waite
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If "Americana" is just some catchphrase, just about any band could fit the bill. But if it's a true genre, well then, Hank Waite and the Milkmashers define it. Steeped in tradition but always fresh. Honest and, honestly, American. Step up, friend: hear your favorite song again for the first time.
Hank grew up in rural Colorado among tough people with tender hearts--the kind of characters that populate his stories--and aspired to be a poet. While living in West Virginia for several years, he soaked up the music of Appalachia and decided that he liked his poems with a side of guitar.
In Washington he met Rick, Jim, Rebecca, Dave and Sean, and Hank had to admit he also liked his poems generous helpings of bass, drums, piano, viola -- and even more guitar.
Hank Williams, Woody Guthrie, Cat Stevens, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, John Prine, Pete Seeger, Van Morrison, Hazel Dickens, Be Good Tanyas, Gordon Lightfoot, Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band, D.L. Menard, Freddy Fender, Doc Watson, Loretta Lynn...
Hi Hank,
It's been a while since I've been by. Came to revisit your great songs and see how you're doing. I hope you had a great weekend and are doing very well!
Come by and drop a line sometime...talk ot you soon I hope...
Your buddy,Hank...I meant to tell you I really liked "Broke Down" too ...clever lyrics....GregHank...Thanks for the kind words...I like a lot of your stuff....but so far I really like the p1 version of Michigan.....The fiddle and stuff adds something for me.....I really think its a cool song....as someone mentioned ...I think you do have a Cat Stevens feel in some of your songs...I really enjoyed listening..again.....Take care.....GregHi Bro,
Stopping in to say hi and listen to some great music!
Hope you're doing well buddy. Talk to you soon,35,258 views
Hi Hank, You're sounding great these days!! I was wondering how you're doing. Thought I'd stop by to say hey! This song is great! Love the drums, fiddle, and vocals! Nice work my friend. Stop by sometime to say hey! Talk to ya soon,