This Sunday Afternoon! Hot Rhythm and Song to warm up with! Old friends Tom Mitchell and Kevin Wimmer join Harry and Dave as we plumb the rhythmic depths of hot jazz, blues, and original songs. Kevin Wimmer and Tom Mitchell’s music will inspire musicians and listeners alike. They are quintessential musician’s musicians.
Tom Mitchell
Tom Mitchell is a guitar player and singer rooted in the styles of the 1920s and 30s jazz, western swing, country blues, and old-time music. Ten years of playing with legendary hipster Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks took him around the world and led to the recording of two acclaimed CDs including“Beatin’ the Heat” which featured guest appearances by Bette Midler, Ricki Lee Jones, Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, and Brian Setzer.
Kevin Wimmer
American fiddler, originally from New York City, NY. He started his music studies at the age of four with his mother, who is a violinist. Cajun music has been the focus of his career after meeting Dewey Balfa. He also plays jazz, Western swing, and old-time music. Among many others, he has played in the bands Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys, The Redstick Ramblers, Balfa Toujour, Ann Savoy, the Good Ol' Persons, and with Tom Mitchell for many years