Biography
Since his stunning debut, Thunderstorms and Neon Signs in 1995, Wayne “The Train” Hancock has been the undisputed king of Juke Joint Swing--that
alchemist’s dream of honky-tonk, western swing, blues, Texas rockabilly
and big band. Always an anomaly among his country music peers, Wayne’s
uncompromising interpretation of the music he loves is in fact what
defines him: steeped in traditional but never "retro;" bare bones but
bone shaking; hardcore but with a swing. Like the comfortable crackle
of a Wurlitzer 45 jukebox, Wayne is the embodiment of genuine, house
rocking, hillbilly boogie.Wayne makes music fit for any road
house anywhere. With his unmistakable voice, The Train’s reckless
honky-tonk can move the dead. If you see him live (and he is ALWAYS
touring), you’ll surely work up some sweat stains on that snazzy Rayon
shirt you’re wearing. If you buy his records, you’ll be rolling up your
carpets, spreading sawdust on the hardwood, and dancing until the
downstairs neighbors are banging their brooms on the ceiling. Call him
a throwback if you want, Wayne just wants to ENTERTAIN you, and what's
wrong with that?Wayne's disdain for the slick swill that passes
for real deal country is well known. Like he's fond of saying: "Man,
I'm like a stab wound in the fabric of country music in Nashville. See
that bloodstain slowly spreading? That's me."Little known fact: Wayne is the only Bloodshot artist to have had their CD taken aboard a space shuttle flight.(From Bloodshot Records, 5/27/09)
alchemist’s dream of honky-tonk, western swing, blues, Texas rockabilly
and big band. Always an anomaly among his country music peers, Wayne’s
uncompromising interpretation of the music he loves is in fact what
defines him: steeped in traditional but never "retro;" bare bones but
bone shaking; hardcore but with a swing. Like the comfortable crackle
of a Wurlitzer 45 jukebox, Wayne is the embodiment of genuine, house
rocking, hillbilly boogie.Wayne makes music fit for any road
house anywhere. With his unmistakable voice, The Train’s reckless
honky-tonk can move the dead. If you see him live (and he is ALWAYS
touring), you’ll surely work up some sweat stains on that snazzy Rayon
shirt you’re wearing. If you buy his records, you’ll be rolling up your
carpets, spreading sawdust on the hardwood, and dancing until the
downstairs neighbors are banging their brooms on the ceiling. Call him
a throwback if you want, Wayne just wants to ENTERTAIN you, and what's
wrong with that?Wayne's disdain for the slick swill that passes
for real deal country is well known. Like he's fond of saying: "Man,
I'm like a stab wound in the fabric of country music in Nashville. See
that bloodstain slowly spreading? That's me."Little known fact: Wayne is the only Bloodshot artist to have had their CD taken aboard a space shuttle flight.(From Bloodshot Records, 5/27/09)
