Once An Outlaw, a group of Southern Rock Legends, is a whole lot of talent packed on one stage.

CHRIS ANDERSON – Guitar and Vocals
Chris has been a mainstay on the Southern Rock scene since the 1970s, playing with, touring or writing songs for such groups as Grinderswitch, Lucinda Williams, Allman Brothers, Bad Company, Lynryd Skynyrd as well as his own band, Rattlebone. He played with the Outlaws in the 1980s and with the reunited Outlaws from 2005 to 2018. His performance is charged by vibrant guitar playing and great songs sung with the authority of a veteran blues- man. Living in Nashville since the mid-90’s, Chris has been a long-time member of the Multi-Platinum country group Blackhawk.

CHRIS HICKS – Guitar and Vocals
A true son of the South, this Georgia native is a bluesy rock guitarist with soulful vocals to match. Chris honed his skills playing lead guitar with Charlie Daniels, Gregg Allman, Lynyrd Skynyrd, among others. He joined The Out- laws in the 1980s and played with them until they disbanded in 1996. He then joined the Marshall Tucker Band, where he is still a member. He also plays with his own band, The Chris Hicks Band.

JEFF HOWELL – Bass and Vocals
This bassist from New York was already a seasoned touring musician when he joined The Outlaws in 1993. He had spent the previous seven years touring every state and Europe with Foghat and Savoy Brown. Today Jeff plays with the same enthusiasm he had decades ago. He enjoys playing with his own band, Boogie Du jour. He also writes and records his owns ideas and has compiled an innovative collection of songs. Jeff gives bass instruction at various establishments in southern New York State.

AJ VALEE – Drummer
This popular musician from Boston is the go-to drummer in New England. In 1989 he earned a degree in music performance from Berklee College of Music. AJ has toured and/or recorded with James Montgomery, Jon Butcher, Grassroot, Carmen and Camille, The Southern Rock All Stars, The Peacheaters, and many more. Known for his preparedness, he is the backbone of the band.

CHUCK FARRELL – Guitar and Vocals
Chuck, a versatile favorite from New England, has played for thirty plus years on two coasts with some of the fin- est musicians on the planet. He is a member of Shadow Riders (a Marshall Tucker tribute band), and he appears regularly with Bruce Marshall of the Toy Caldwell Band. He has been seen with James Montgomery, Barry Gou- dreau, Jon Butcher and others. He spent three years as a member of the premier New England Allman Brothers tribute, the Peacheaters.

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