Billy Walton Band

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Unfortunately, nowadays, the phrase "Jersey Shore" comes with a lot of baggage. There was a time when the Jersey Shore represented the best in American entertainment. Count Basie, Lionel Hampton, the Rat Pack, Dick Clark, Chubbie Checker, they all made stops on the Jersey Shore. Tony Mart's was the club Levon Helm was playing when Dylan called. Of course we all know what happened in Asbury Park. The town, ravaged by riots in the late 60's, became a melting pot of musical experimentation. Late night jams that ended when the sun came up were the norm. Bruce Springsteen & Southside Johnny were the two acts that made their way to an international stage from these humble beginnings. For decades musicians have come and gone, always hoping to make a living and pursue a dream. Billy Walton is no different. Billy's proving ground was Long Beach Island. There he was chaperoned from gig to gig by his Mom, two young to drive around and enter the clubs on his ow!
n. He always was up for a jam and looking to learn some tricks. For years Billy spent his time sharpening his skills, developing his stage act until he decided to step up to center stage with the Billy Walton Band. The band has focused its' effort in the UK. 13 tours since 2007 have established the group in the fertile British Blues Rock scene. In 2010 Billy got the call to join in with one of the masters of the Asbury Park sound, Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes. For much of 2010 & 2011 Billy toured with the Jukes. Most people don't know that Southside is one of Jon Bon Jovi's biggest influences. As a member of the Jukes, Billy got to jam with JBJ as well. Recording with Little Steven was another result of Billy's involvement with the Jukes. Good things have been happening to the Billy Walton Band as well. In the UK the infrastructure has developed with an agent and an indie label deal. Crank It Up, the latest release, was released in April 2012. !
Jan 2013 saw a highly touted appearance at the Rock N Blues Fest in Sk
egness. Now the band has upped the ante. The upcoming release, Place Your Bet, will be a make or break recording. It was decided to bring in producer Tony Braunagel. Tony is Eric Burdon's producer/drummer. Southside Johnny has made a guest appearance. The legendary Mike Finnigan, organist for Crosby, Stills, & Nash for 30 years, handles the keys. The current line up of Billy, William Paris (bass), Johnny D'Angelo (drums), Ian Gray (trombone), and Sean Marks (sax) are ready to stake their claim as the next great New Jersey Band.

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