Bill Kirchen's Honky-Tonk Holiday Show features seasonal songs from Rock 'n' Roll, Blues, Rhythm and Blues, and Country; forgotten classics from the golden age of country music such as Red Simpson's "Truckin' Trees For Christmas" and Hank Snow's "Reindeer Boogie", AlbertKing's "Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin'", some Commander Cody stuff like "Dadd'y's Drinkin' Up Our Christmas", original instrumental "Silent Surfin' Night", Jimmy Donnely's "Santa! Don't Pass Me By", and Christmas tunes from Chuck Berry, Merle Haggard, Elvis and much more...

It's not accurate to say that Bill Kirchen plays American roots music. Bill Kirchen IS American roots music, celebrating an American musical tradition where country music draws upon its origins in blues and bluegrass, and in the Western swing of Texas and California honky tonks. He first gained renown as lead guitarist and vocalist for Commander Cody & his Lost Planet Airmen, where the resonant twang of his battered Telecaster drove "Hot Rod Lincoln" into the Top Ten in '72. He's played guitar on recordings and performances with Nick Lowe, Doug Sahm, Elvis Costello, Emmylou Harris, Ralph Stanley, Gene Vincent, Link Wray, Danny Gatton and Hoyt Axton. A Kirchen performance recalls a half century of guitar legends and extends their brilliance into the new millenium. He received a Grammy nomination for in 2001. In 2002 he was inducted into the Washington Area Music Association Hall of Fame along with Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters, Nirvana) and John Phillip Sousa as well as winning 10 additional Wammies including Artist of the Year and Musician of the Year. In previous years, he won 2000 Rock/ Roots Rock Instrumentalist of the Year, Roots Rock Album (Raise A Ruckus) and 1999 Instrumentalist of the Year at the WAMA Awards, as well as being a multiple winner in 1997 and 1998, receiving ten awards, including Songwriter of the Year.

A Titan of the Telecaster guitar " - Guitar Player magazine

"Bill Kirchen rules. It's just that simple..."
- Austin American-Statesman

Opener: <b> The Boothill Express Band</b> - This is Country that rocks! This is Rock that Countrys! You'll love it!

Doors open at 6pm for dinner and seating. Show begins at 8pm.

$24. If there are tickets left on the day of show, they will be available online and at the door for $28 plus ticket fee.
http://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/

215 Great Rd., PO Box 1228
Rt. 2A, Shirley, MA 01464
978-425-4311 or 877-536-7190 Toll Free
FAX - 978-425-4314
BryanSawyer@bullrunrestaurant.com