It is a trip down country music’s memory lane. In
Hank & My Honky Tonk Heroes, Jason Petty pays tribute not only to Hank Williams and his influence on country music but also to the stars who influenced Hank and those whom Hank influenced. These include Jimmie Rodgers, Roy Acuff, Ernest Tubb, George Jones and more.
Petty, accompanied by an authentic four-piece country band, re-creates such Williams’ hits as: "I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry," "Your Cheatin’ Heart," "Hey Good Lookin’," "Cold Cold Heart," "Lovesick Blues," and "You Win Again," among others.
Jason Petty won rave reviews from all the major critics, including
Variety and
Rolling Stone. The
NY Post stated it best, “At times it seems as if Petty is not just offering an impersonation of Williams, but channeling his ghost.” Another sign of recognition for Petty’s brilliant performance of Hank Williams was being honored with an Obie Award for “Outstanding Actor”. “It was like I was transported back in time to when I was playing with the original Hank. He’s that good. He’s got the look, the charm, the wit….and most of all….he’s got the voice and the talent. Every music fan will love this show!" says Don Helms, original member of the Hank Williams Band.
Jason Petty, a veteran actor and singer has performed in theatres across the United States, Canada and Europe. Petty began his career 50 miles from the farm at Nashville’s Opryland music park. Performing four shows a day, seven days a week, Petty caught the attention of the director of an upcoming musical at the Ryman Auditorium. He was hand-picked for the starring role in
Hank Williams: Lost Highway, and it led him straight for the stage, where he has been ever since. Since that time, Petty appeared in National Tours of
Lost Highway and
Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes, a musical revue which also Petty authored.
His acting ability has afforded Petty roles in film, television and theatre. His musicianship and song writing abilities have won him numerous performances on The Grand Ole Opry, and the honor of being invited to perform with the most distinguished songwriters and producers at the exclusive Blue Bird Café in Nashville.
Hank & My Honky Heroes will perform in Three Stages on Thursday,
March 7, 7 p.m.; Friday, March 8, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 9,
2 pm & 7 p.m. Tickets are $29-39; they may be purchased online
at
threestages.net or from Three
Stages Ticket Office at 916-608-6888 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday
through Saturday, and two hours before show time. Three Stages is
located on the west side of Folsom Lake College campus in Folsom, facing
East Bidwell Street.
Blog Post information and picture courtesy of Three Stages.
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