Change of Drummer for the Bombers - 16 August 2010
Due to a family illness Andy has had to call it a day with The Hicksville Bombers, he will still be doing the odd gig now and again and we wish him and De all the luck and good fortune for the future. To replace Andy Shaun Cutts ( Boogie Children, Relentless etc) has offered his services, Shaun has been a good friend with the Bombers for nearly 20 years and has helped out with the odd gig so it was an easy choice to have Shaun join the band, his first gig starts 21st August at the Red Lion, Crowle, Near Scunthorpe.
The Americana - 30 June 2010
The Bombers are playing saturday night at the Americana, and as usual are very excited about it, it really is the best gig of the year, and with the release of the new album 'Aroused' and a new t-shirt design it really is looking the best.
The Americana 30th Anniversary CD - 26 June 2010
The Bombers have been asked to have a track from there new album 'Aroused' featured on the Americana 2010 30th Anniverary CD, the Bombers have played for more than half of the Americana's so they are very proud to be a part of it.
New CD - 26 June 2010
The brand new album of The Hicksville Bombers is now in press and will be released at The Americana, it features 19 tracks 8 being self written, some blues boppers, strollers, jivers the bombers version of 'Whole lotta Rosie' and the true Blood theme 'Bad Things. pick up a copie at the Americana 2010.
Paul in UKRock mag - 6 June 2010
There is a profile/interview of The Hicksville Bombers double bass player Paul in the July issue of UK Rock magazine.
New CD - 31 May 2010
the final mixes are going on with the new recordings and are on track to be released at The Americana, 5 self written tracks as well as the usual covers of none rockin' songs and some more obscure stuff in the Bombers style.
New T-Shirt - 16 March 2010
A brand new t-shirt has been designed by the beautiful Ruth Tice and will be available very soon, all on black, mens and womens all sizes available.
Leukaemia Research Charity night - 16 March 2010
The Bombers played a Fund raising night for Leukaemia Research as a tribute to Stuart John, Stuart was a follower of the band and drove an old american vintage truck that he took to the Americana every year, he tragically died just before christmas, with many great raffle prizes donated including The Americana, and a big help from Vodaphone they managed to raise a total of £4,970.00, so a big thanks to everyone involved.
Deal with the Devil - 16 July 2008
The new album 'Deal with the Devil' is now available from our web-site after a big launch at The Americana loads where sold on the night so if you missed out you can get it here.
The Americana 2008 - 16 July 2008
The Americana 2008 proved to be the best gig of the year again, after playing to a packed hall late friday then backing the 'Sun Records' legend Hayden Thompson on saturday was a dream come true, but to be on the same bill as personal favs Wayne Hancock and James Intveld as well as Asleep at the wheel, Darts and loads more, a big thanks to Chris & Bev Jackson and the Americana team.
'Deal with the Deal' photo's - 12 March 2008
Deal with the Devil- Photo Shoot - 4 March 2008
The Photography session was set up for the new album 'Deal with the Devil'
with the Bombers signing a contract with the Devil.
The Hicksville Bombers have been booked to back Hayden Thompson on the main stage at The Americana 2008, The Bombers covered one of Haydens tracks 'Love my Baby'on the 'Down in the Alabama jailhouse album, so it'll be a treat to perform with him.
If anybody has never been to the Americana you really should check it out top acts this year are - Wayne Hancock, Asleep at the wheel, John Lewis trio, Ian Calford, Nick Willet, Infernos, Darts, Manfred Man, Jack Earls, Country Cattin' and loads more, must be the top festival ever.
New Album - 24 January 2008
The New album has been recorded and will be going to press very soon it will feature some new original songs - Deal with the Devil, Why i never have the blues, Someones playing tricks, Desperate Livin' and What about love? 'Deal with the Devil' is a Rockin' blues bopper and is already starting to cause a stir at the record hops, the covers include - Knock knock rattle, So long i'm gone, Little pig, Secret Love, Baby your mine, I'll never stand in your way, as well as some much requested modern songs we do - I like the way you move, Let me entertain you, Born to be wild, so watch this space.
Marta RIP - 10 September 2007
Sad loss to rock ' n 'roll community - MARTA
Marta was killed on her bike on the way to Brighton.
She was a lively bubbly girl, full of fun. She will be sadly missed by all of us who knew her. R.I.P
She was 31 and always enjoying life. She will be missed by all xx
Marta can be seen on stage with the Bombers in our photo gallery.
Americana 2007 - 19 July 2007
This years Americana must be the wildest night ever, The Bombers did a set in the Harley bar there was no more room inside so people had to watch through the windows, the band even had to get the gear through the windows because inside was so packed, but WOW WHAT A NIGHT!
checkout this vid from youtube
Brant road social club will be the setting for a new R'n'R club in Lincoln, it will be running roughly once a month and the Bombers are playing there the 18th May, Great Dance floor and stage, entrance is £5 and you don't have to be a member.
see ya'll there
New Album - 27 April 2007
The Hicksville Bombers will be recording there new album in May, it'll feature some tracks that people keep requesting also some new original tracks,
(you can pay for it now and we'll send it in the post)
hee hee