Will Hoge
(born 1973 [1]
) is an American musician from Nashville, Tennessee.
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Early life
Will grew up in
Franklin, Tennessee, a rural
suburb south of Nashville. His sound was heavily influenced by his musician father and uncles and the extensive record collection that his father kept.
Will went to college at
Western Kentucky University looking to study history and with the plan to becoming a high school history teacher and basketball coach. He decided that he wanted to try his hand at
rock and roll and began writing music. Will left the university after realizing he wanted to be a career musician.
Early Band
Will released an early
EP of original music with his band Spoonful in the mid 1990’s; however, the band was not picked up and eventually broke up. Some of these early songs are still hits with his loyal followers.
Solo Artist
With former
The Georgia Satellites guitarist
Dan Baird in tow as a guitarist, Hoge began touring the American south. He independently released his first
CD,
Live At The Exit/In
, a live set recorded at the Nashville club. His original sound drew much attention and, through constant touring, he was able to release his first studio album,
Carousel
.
Hoge caught the attention of
Atlantic Records music executives and he was signed to a record deal in early 2002. Atlantic then re-released
Carousel
to a wider market. His 2003 major label debut,
Blackbird On A Lonely Wire
was a cleaner sounding effort; however, the album was poorly promoted by Atlantic. Eventually, Hoge asked for and received a release from his contract, re-obtaining the rights to
Carousel
.
The support of his fans has given Hoge the ability to tour incessantly, and self release a couple live albums (2004's ''Almost Alone: Live At Smith's Olde Bar
and 2005's
During the Before and After
), a politically charged album called
The America EP
(which included a cover of Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are A-Changin')", and a bluesy rock and roll sounding album,
The Man Who Killed Love''.
Over the years, Hoge has toured with many artists, including
Marc Broussard,
ZZ Top,
The Cat Empire,
Squeeze,
Jason Isbell,
Lisa Loeb and
Edwin McCain. Bands that have opened for him include
Steel Train,
The Trews,
The Elms,
Rose Hill Drive,
Moses Mayfield,
The Alternate Routes,
Aslyn, and
Missy Higgins.
Hoge performed the opening theme from the
cancelled CBS sitcom
Still Standing
.
On
February 20,
2007, he released a live album,
Again Somewhere Tomorrow
, from recordings made during the band's two-night stint at the Exit/In in Nashville, in September 2006.
The band's fourth studio album,
Draw the Curtains
, was released nationwide in October 2007 by
Rykodisc Records. The album was initially released as a
Compact Disc, with a limited edition 180-Gram
Vinyl Record version slated for release in November.
Following his accident in August 2008, the band went on hiatus for seven months while Hoge recuperated from his injuries. In early April 2009, the band got together for a 3 week acoustic tour of venues in the Midwest, Southeast, and East Coast, hitting cities including New York City, Chicago, Nashville, and Atlanta. When the tour ended in late April, the band headed back into the studio to complete recording their next album (of which they had begun at the time of Hoge's accident). Ken Coomer and Charlie Brocco are again producing, and the album, like its predecessor, is scheduled to be released on Rykodisc sometime in late September 2009.
Will Hoge performed a 'residency' at 12th & Porter, a
Nashville venue, during the month of June. During these concerts, many of Hoge's friends, family, and former bandmates joined him on stage during the run of the four shows. These guests included former guitarists
Dan Baird, Brian Layson, and Jason 'Slim' Gambill; former keyboard players Jefferson Crowe and John Lancaster; as well as Will's own father, who sang lead vocals on the final song of the concert series.
Starting in late July, Hoge will continue his typical rigorous touring schedule, kicking off a trek that will take him and his band across the country through mid October.
On August 29, 2009, Will and the band appeared and performed on the
CBS Early Show as the music guest.
Scooter Accident
Hoge was involved in a scooter accident on
August 20,
2008 after leaving a studio session for his forthcoming album. His condition was upgraded to stable on
August 22.
He received care at
Vanderbilt University Medical Center. According to Police spokesperson Kris Mumford, Will was traveling north on Main Street in
East Nashville at about 8 p.m. when a van traveling southbound failed to yield while turning into 712 Main St. Will’s motor scooter collided with the passenger side of the van. Police found no evidence of alcohol or drugs involved in the accident.
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According to a blog written by Hoge, he suffered numerous broken bones (ribs, sternum, shattered femur, knee cap, shoulder blades), lacerations to his face, arms, and torso (requiring over 100 stitches), as well as other minor injuries. He went into immediate surgery when he arrived at the hospital.
Since then, Hoge has been through numerous surgical procedures (mainly on his shattered femur/leg) and intensive physical therapy over the past several months. He has made close to a full recovery thus far, aside from future physical therapy sessions to regain strength in his leg. Work on the new album, as well as tour dates, were postponed through Spring 2009.
[3]
Discography
Title
| Album Information
| Track List
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Spoonful - Tales Begin To Spin
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- Independent album
- Released: 1997
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- Suddenly
- Sunshine Burn
- Sweet Magdeline
- King Of Grey
- Farmer's Song
- Walking By The Sea
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Hear and Now
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- Moon Town Records
- Compilation CD
- Released: 1999
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All Night Long: Live at The Exit/In
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- Independent album
- Released: 1999
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- Rock and Roll Star
- Be Together Again
- Ms. Williams
- She Don't Care
- King Of Grey
- TV Set
- Wish
- (I'm Pretty Sure) I'm Over You
- All Night Long
- Will You Still Love Me
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Carousel
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- Independent Studio album
- Released: 2001
- Recorded: Ardent Studios, Memphis, Tennessee/Dead Aunt Thelma's Studio, Nashville, Tennessee
- Produced: Scott Parker
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- She Don't Care
- Let Me Be Lonely
- Ms. Williams
- Your Fool
- Heartbreak Avenue
- Rock And Roll Star
- Wish
- Sweet Magdeline
- (Pretty Sure) I'm Over You
- Carousel
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Aware Compilation, Vol. 8
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- Aware Records
- Compilation CD
- Released: 2001
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Live In The X Lounge IV
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- Independent Live album
- Released: 2001
- Recorded: Live at the X Lounge, Birmingham, Alabama
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Almost Alone (Live At Smith's Olde Bar)
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- Independent Acoustic Live album
- Released: 2003
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- Let Me Be Lonely
- Ms. Williams
- Hey Tonight
- Dancin' Dave And Band Intro
- Your Fool
- Be The One
- Someone Else's Baby
- She Don't Care
- Harmonica Holder L.A. TV Blues
- Better Off Now (That You're Gone)
- Carousel
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Blackbird On A Lonely Wire
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- Studio album
- Released: 2003
- Recorded: Sunset Sound and Henson Studios, Los Angeles, California
- Produced: John Shanks
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- Not That Cool
- Be The One
- King Of Grey
- Secondhand Heart
- Hey Tonight
- It's A Shame
- Someone Else's Baby
- TV Set
- Better Off Now (That You're Gone)
- Baby Girl
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The America EP
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- Released: 2004
- Recorded: Tweed Recording Studios, Oxford, Mississippi
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- Bible Vs. Gun
- The Other Side
- Hey Mr. President (Anyone But You)
- The Times They Are A-Changin'
- America
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During The Before And After
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- Independent Live album
- Released: 2005
- Recorded: Live at The Workplay Theatre, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Better Off Now (That You're Gone)
- Secondhand Heart
- Your Fool
- Ain't No Sunshine
- Bible Vs. Gun
- It Doesn't Have To Be That Way
- Ms. Williams
- Let Me Be Lonely
- It's A Shame
- Not That Cool
- She Don't Care
- America
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Kid Pan Alley
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- Compass Records
- Compilation CD
- Released: 2006
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The Man Who Killed Love
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- Independent Studio album
- Released: 2006
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- Pocket Full Of Change
- Love From A Scar
- Wait Til Your Daddy Gets Home
- Woman Be Strong
- I Got A Habit
- The Man Who Killed Love
- Hearts Are Gonna Roll
- The More That I Know (The Less I Like You)
- July Moon
- Lover Tonight
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Live In Charleston
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- Limited Edition Independent Live album
- Released: 2006
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- Better Off Now (That You're Gone)
- Love From A Scar
- Sweet Magdeline
- The Man Who Killed Love
- Wait Til Your Daddy Gets Home
- July Moon
- Pocket Full Of Change
- Hearts Are Gonna Roll
- Southern Belle
- She Don't Care
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Again Somewhere Tomorrow
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- Independent Live album
- Released: 2007
- Recorded: Live at The Exit/In, Nashville, Tennessee
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- The Man Who Killed Love
- Love From A Scar
- Wait 'Til Your Daddy Gets Home
- Woman Be Strong
- Bible Vs. Gun
- Sunshine Burn
- Someone Else's Baby
- Rock And Roll Star
- July Moon
- Long Tall Sally
- She Don't Care
- Southern Belle
- Lover Tonight
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Draw The Curtains
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- Rykodisc Studio Album
- Released: October 9, 2007
- Recorded: Nasville/Memphis, TN
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- When I Can Afford To Lose
- These Were The Days
- Dirty Little War
- Silver or Gold
- Sex, Lies, and Money
- I'm Sorry Now
- Midnight Parade
- Draw The Curtains
- Washed By The Water
- The Highway's Home
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On The Road With Will Hoge 1 - Limited Edition Live Recording
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- Rykodisc Live recording
- Released: November 2007
- Bonus CD with purchase of Draw The Curtains
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- When I Can Afford To Lose
- These Were The Days
- Dirty Little War
- Silver Or Gold
- I'm Sorry Now
- Sex, Lies and Money
- Draw The Curtains
- The Highway's Home
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On The Road With Will Hoge 2 - Limited Edition Live Recording
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- Rykodisc Live recording
- Released: 2007
- Recorded: WFPK Radio Live Lunch, Louisville, KY
- Bonus CD
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- Midnight Parade
- Better Off Now (That You're Gone)
- Silver Or Gold
- Pocket Full Of Change
- When I Can Afford To Lose
- These Were The Days
- Bible Vs Gun
- The Highway's Home
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The Wreckage
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- Rykodisc Studio Album
- Release: August 25, 2009 (Vinyl)/September 29, 2009 (CD/Digital)
- Recorded: Nasville, TN
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- Hard To Love
- Long Gone
- The Wreckage
- Favorite Waste Of Time
- Even If It Breaks Your Heart
- What Could I Do
- Goodnight/Goodbye
- Just Like Me
- Highway Wings
- Where Do We Go From Down
- Too Late Too Soon
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Current Band Members
- Sigurdur Birkis - drums
- Adam Beard - bass
- Devin Malone - Electric Guitar, Pedal Steel, Mandolin, Keys
Former Band Members
- Dan Baird - guitar
- Greg Everett - guitar (Spring 2005 Selected Dates)
- John W. Lancaster - keyboards
- Kirk Yoquelet - drums
- Tres Sasser - bass
- Doy Gardner - drums
- Brian Layson - guitar
- Jason (Slim) Gambill - guitar (Winter 2005/2006 tour only)
- Dean Tomasek - bass
- Adam Fluhrer - guitar
- Jefferson Crow - keyboards
- Ericka Smith - Vocals
- Trina Meade - Vocals
- Molly Thomas - Vocals/Fiddle/Percussion
- Eleanor Whitmore - Vocals/Fiddle/Mandolin
References
- http://tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080822/ENTERTAINMENT01/80822064
- http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080821/TUNEIN/80821015
- http://www.willhoge.com/blog?descp=update-on-will&maindivId=&divId=1&subId=1&main=