Have you ever wondered what happened to REAL country music? Sadly, it has been pushed into the underground by an image-consumed, corporate, money-making monster. These days, only a few brave souls dare to make the kind of real country music that honors American heritage and culture; the kind of country music rooted in the influence of Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, and the other all-but-forgotten legends of the genre; the kind of country music that reflects real life, and not the latest fashion trends. One of the strongest and most charismatic forces in the real country music arena is J.B. Beverley and The Wayward Drifters. Residents of Southern Humboldt will have a chance to hear them play this Friday, June 20, at the Riverwood Inn in Phillipsville.
Originally formed in December 1998, J.B. Beverley and the Wayward Drifters have steadily made a name for themselves in the U.S. and around the world. A “retired” hobo, Beverley took his experiences from the road, the trains, and the everyday American people that he encountered, and molded those experiences into some of the most heartfelt, real-deal country music to see the light of day in a long time. With driving acoustic
J.B. Beverley and his Wayward Drifters have opened up shows for Wayne “The Train” Hancock, Dale Watson, Lee Rocker, and other greats. They have been joined on stage by legendary Commander Cody guitar picker Bill Kirchen, and other friends in the music community. “J.B. plays first order honky-tonk music, a rare commodity these days. Check him out while they still allow his kind to walk this land,” said Kirchen. The band also has made fans out of the likes of John Carter Cash, Slim Jim Phantom of the Stray Cats, Bruce Springsteen, and Piedmont Blues great Warner Williams. They have been featured on several radio and TV programs, and have done three national tours since 2005 - one of which was a memorable seven weeks opening for Hank Williams III.
Beverley insists that as long as he can, he will tour this land with a passion. He is intent on reaching that core of the American people who miss culture and reality in their music. With him and his band there are no gimmicks, no “outfits,” and no boot-scootin’ pop country. With J.B. Beverley & The Wayward Drifters, all there is in the end, is “three chords and the truth!” Check out their website at www.waywarddrifters.com and then come hear them play at the Riverwood Inn this Friday. Music starts at 9:30 p.m., a cover charge will apply.
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