FestivaLink.net presents Hillside Album Hour with The Waybacks & John Cowan & Friends

Could this be the first Led Zeppelin tribute where the singer calls out,"more banjo?" James Nash of The Waybacks did the arrangements for this exceptional troupe of acoustic players. John Cowan channeled Robert Plant in his own unforgettable style. Led Zeppelin II was released in 1969 and was hugely influential on hard rock music that followed, and on many of these musicians, who claimed they all had a ball. The Hillside audience had fun, too - you can hear 'em!

This year, they've challenged us all to guess what album they're covering this year. We're recruiting you to help us guess - and maybe win some cool prizes. The winner will be chosen at random from correct entries received at our contest page. The band is dropping hints from now til then, so feel welcome to check back and enter again. Guess the Hillside Album Hour 2009 tribute album.

Players:
John Cowan
James Nash
Warren Hood
Joe Kyle, Jr.
Chuck Hamilton
Phil Wade
Pete Wernick
Tom Ball
Betse Ellis
Shad Cobb
Byron House
Tom Rozum

Related FestivaLink.net sets:
The Waybacks at MerleFest 4/26/07
John Cowan Band at MerleFest 4/29/06
John Cowan Band at MerleFest 4/26/07

Related FestivaLink.net collections:
MerleFest

For more info:
The Waybacks
John Cowan Band

Photos by Leila Jackson (Gnu Moon Graphics)

Terry  (6/5/2008 7:50:10 AM)
Just after having the wonderful opportunity to meet Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, i walked over to the Hillside stage, and started running, when i heard the Zeppelin covers! It was reminiscent of the Waybacks and Bob Weir show 2 years before, so i... MORE>

Greg  (5/16/2008 8:59:33 AM)
We were the bright orange hats bobbin' through the whole set. Highlight of Merlefest for me this year!!! Great album.

Bruce  (5/13/2008 4:03:58 PM)
Sat in the second row center and all I can say is AWESOME!! The hillside was the place to be on that rainy Saturday. Buy this!! You will not be disappointed.