ABOUT THE RIGHTEOUS HILLBILLIES

The Righteous Hillbillies are an axe shredding, ace dealing, foot stompin’, Southern rock, high-powered Ameicana, boogie blues band that plays with talent and passion. They have built a strong, supportive, and loyal following throughout their hometown of Joliet, Illinois and into the Chicago area, and received three standing ovations while opening for The Charlie Daniels Band. The Righteous Hillbillies baptize their work in the blood of Lynyrd Skynyrd, AC/DC, ZZ Top, and the Black Crowes while still managing to create an original and independent style. They make rock “n” roll music for people who still believe in rock “n” roll music. Their well crafted songs and quality of playing has earned the respect of musicians from every genre of music, while many have become an extended family of the band. Lead vocalist Brent James sings with the power to push bodies against the wall and the sensitivity to stir the souls that reside within those bodies. Guitarist, Kev Wright plays with a controlled and confrontational ferocity that is nearly catastrophic, as if the devil himself allowed guitar players in that Georgia picking competition, Charlie Daniels made famous. The Rhythm section of Barret Harvey and Johnny Gadeikis provide the steadiest of foundations to the wildness and acrobatic rock flamboyance in every show.

The Righteous Hillbillies are prepared to raise the stakes from entertainment to that old time rock and roll religion. If it doesn’t get you dancing, moving, and singing, you might as well sign your “do not resuscitate” order at the nearest opportunity.

THE BAND
pictured from left to right

Johnny Gadeikis | Read Bio
Bass guitar

Kev | Read Bio
Lead guitar, backing vocals

Brent James | Read Bio
Lead vocal, rhythm guitar

Barret Harvey | Read Bio
Drums and Percussion

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Accomplishments

2009 Grundy County Battle of the Bands
Sponsored by WCCQ Radio 1st Place winners

2008 Grundy County Battle of the Bands
Sponsored by WCCQ Radio – 2nd Place

2007 BORU Vodka - Defend the Bar Band
2nd place finalist.

2007 BORU Vodka - Defend the Bar Band Semi-finalist

2007 Grundy County Battle of the Bands
Sponsored by WCCQ Radio 1st Place winners

2006 Harrah’s Summer Concert Series
Battle of the Bands 1st place Winner

2001 Jimmy Dean Country Showdown regional winner

2000 Jimmy Dean Country Showdown regional winner