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Original French Publication - English Translation as follows....
Rockabilly / rock'n'roll / hillbilly bop singer / guitarist Bo Porter started playing the guitar at 6 and, one year later he was touring with his father Reid Porter and his bluegrass group. Next he was a regular on The Panhandle Opry in Florida and formed his owncountry rock band. In 1997, he quit music for a while, moving to Alaska with his wife and daughter.
But he kept on writing songs and has just formed the Dixie Rockits to deliver this brilliant CD, comprising of an accurate choice of covers, among which an unexpected version of Walking The Floor done rockabilly and a Love Sick Blues more hicupped than the original, and three excellent self-penned numbers, the rockabilly Bite Your Tongue, the 50's medium Are You Lonely Little Girl ans the 50's slow Need Me. No dull track out of 13, we ask for more!
Did I mention it was "CRI DU COYOTE"? (the highest rate in reviews in the mag) - Le Cri Du coyote
Please see our website, myspace, youtube for VIDEOS and other material.
Our Calendars on the www.BoPorter.com website are always up to date.
Thank you for your interest in
Bo Porter
& the
Dixie Rockits - Bo Porter
“Great combination of authentic rockabilly,swing and western swing” ~ MM - RockIt Productions, Finland
“Wow! What great rockin', honky tonkin' sounds! This is truly legitimate, old-time music! I really like what I heard a lot.” - Tom Hinders @ Tsunami Soul WOBC 91.5 FM
" A southern fried rockit fueled frenzy, Guaranteed to send you into orbit" - The HepKat : Rockabilly Mood Swing KKFI, Kansas City USA
Discography
Self Titled CD
Bo Porter & The Dixie Rockits
Released December 2005,
Live compilation &
Honky Tonk Horsepower (still in the studio)
Both Currently UnReleased
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Bo Porter Biography
Bo Porter has been playing the guitar and entertaining him self and others since the age of 6. With genuine musical heritage and steeped in classic country traditions Bo has found a permanent place here in Austin, TX. An authentic style all his own Bo sets a vocal standard we haven't seen in years.
After arriving in town late January 2007 Bo began booking himself as a solo act around the Lake Travis area, but it wasn’t long before he had landed a gig for a Trio consisting of a stand up bass / rhythm guitar & vocals / electric guitar. Hi's strong baritone voice has compared with Marty Robbins, Faron Young, Merle Haggard, & even Johnny Cash.
Bo's unique take on music deranges traditional hits and makes them his own. A little Classic Country, a bit of Blues, some Rock n’ Roll, and a lot of heart and soul is what Bo Porter delivers. Bo includes the audience in his performances, which keeps them coming back. His comedic sensibility, and audience communication endears him to the audiences as well as the club owners. The Bo Porter show is a must see.
For more information please visit our website
www.BoPorter.com or call 919-624-4433
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