The Country Doctors
The Country Doctors play American Roots Music like they mean it. Originals are featured alongside classic covers of material by Townes Van Zandt, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams and Merle Haggard. Humor and energy are never in short supply.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
The Country Doctors formed in 2003. They play music the old-fashioned way - with their hands! The originals are about the usual stuff: life, love, and mental health care professionals. Classic covers of material by Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, Townes Van Zandt and Johnny Cash round out their high energy live performances, which also feature a generous amount of tongue in cheek humor.
The Docs, as they are affectionately called by friends and fans, are based in Boston and comprised of former members of The Delusions, The Modifiers and Ten Lb. Tongue. They can be heard at better clubs throughout the Northeast region. They are also available for private parties and functions.
April 2004 will see the release of The Country Doctors debut, full length CD on Valiant Records. A Boston-area release party will follow in April.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
We play live in our home of Boston where our favorite club is the Abbey Lounge. We also play the New England/NY region and may be going out to the Denver area this summer ('04)
Your musical influences
Gram Parsons, Porter Wagoner, George Jones, Reverend Horton Heat, The Rolling Stones,Gene Clark, Michael Nesmith(solo only!!!), Jim Beam, Booker Noe, Johnny Walker, Roky Erickson, Steve Earle(his music not his politics), Johnny Cash, The Replacements
What equipment do you use?
Vocals:BeyerDynamic TG88s
Rhythm Guitars: Martin Acoustic/Electric, 70s Fender Telecaster,Fender Vibroverb 2x10 amp
Lead Guitar: Fender Jose Cuervo Signature Strat, Marshall 1x12 Valvestate amp
Bass: Charvel Jackson 4 String, Ampeg B15Portaflex
Drums: Tama Kick, Toms and Hardware, Rogers wood snare, Zildjian cymbals
