THE DUSTY 45s w/ THE STUNTMEN

Friday, October 27, 2023
Olympia Film Society presents: 
The Dusty 45s
The Stuntmen
$20 GA & $15 OFS
7pm doors / 8pm show
Tickets on sale 6/29 at 10am PST

The Dusty 45s have inspired and fired up crowds for over two decades to the delight of fans and critics alike. With their signature style and unique sound, the band is a consistently powerful and energetic player in the Americana field. The band was founded in 1997 by charismatic singer/songwriter, guitarist and trumpeter, Billy Joe Huels. Huels’ songs draw inspiration from the roots of rock, rhythm and blues, honky- tonk and jazz. The quartet also features award-winning blues guitarist, Rod Cook, Robin Cady (upright bass) and Kohen Burrill (Drums).

The Dusty 45s have toured extensively. They backed Rock and Roll Hall of famer, Wanda Jackson many times, including when they joined her for Adele’s “21” tour in 2011. The band has shared the stage with Brandi Carlile, Lyle Lovett, John Prine, The Ventures, Lucinda Williams, Leann Rhymes and Dick Dale, to name a few. In 2007, Huels received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Buddy Holly at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre.

In 2019, he interviewed PBS “Country Music” documentarian, Ken Burns, at Meany Hall in front of a sold-out audience. The Dusty 45s have released 7 recordings. The 2014 album, “Live and On Fire”, showcases the best of their bold and brassy sound recorded live at the Triple Door in Seattle, WA. Huels and the band are currently working on a new recording to be released in 2023.