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About



Jack Dillard has been playing guitar and bass since 1969. He started playing in local clubs in 1970 and over the years he's played many different styles of music, Oldies, Classic Rock, Heavy Metal, Blues and Country. Some of the bands he's worked with have been Eighth and Plumb, The Crystalires, The Dixie Drifters, The Heat Waves, The New South, The Bush River Band, Turners Outlaw Band, Quick Change, Detour, The Country Breeze, Backroads, Appaloosa, Steel Force and Over The Edge. He's also worked with a couple Elvis Presley tribute artists, Lionel Ward and Michael Hoover.

Since he's played so many different types of music his influences are very diverse. He's probably been influenced by every guitarist and bassist he's ever listened to, to some degree, but some of his primary guitar influences are:

Stevie Ray Vaughan
Buddy Guy
BB King
Billy Gibbons
Jimi Hendrix
Johnny Winter
John Fogerty
Charlie Christian
Don Rich
Roy Nichols
Brent Mason
Vince Gill

His bass influences are:

Mel Schacher
Randy Jo Hobbs
Stuart Hamm

Gear

Gear Used for Electric Guitar Gigs

Jack has a few guitars that he uses for any gig. A 2020 Kirn Nashville Telecaster, a 2015 Kirn Old Blackie Telecaster, a 2023 PRS NF 53 and a 2010 PRS 305 25th Anniversary.

He's been looking for lighter amps to use recently and has been using a Quilter Labs Tone Block 202 paired with a Quilter Block Dock 12HD. Sounds great, is 200 solid state watts and weighs about 23 pounds.

If an ampless setup is required, Jack can also gig direct to the PA with a Universal Audio Dream '65 pedal.

Jack's current pedalboard is versarile enough to cover any genres that he might be expected to play. It contains a Line6 wireless, Peterson Strobostomp Mini Tuner, a Keeley Mini Compressor, a Barber Compact Direct Drive V6 LG, Barber Gain Changer SR, a Barber compact Direct Drive V6, an Xotic Andy Timmons BB Preamp, an MXR Timmy, a TC Electronic Flashback 2 Mini Delay and an Xotic RC Booster.

Gear Used for Bass Gigs

He doesn't play any gigs that require a huge bass rig so his MarkBass Little Mark III head and Markbass NY151 cabinet has been able to cover anything he's needed to do. It's 300W at 8 ohm and 500W at 4 ohms. Solid state power and preamp, direct out and will accept either low or high impedance input.

He'll be using his Ibanez SR605E 5 String for everything, it's very versatile and responds well to different right hand positions to alter the tone.

If an ampless setup is required, Jack can also gig direct to the PA with a Quilter Labs Interbass Bass preamp pedal.

Gear Used for Acoustic Gigs

He'll bring his Anderson Crowdster and Martin Performing Artist OMCPA4 for these. The Crowdster is a very acoustic sounding thin bodied acoustic/electric. The OMCPA4 has Fishman F1 Analog electronics.

He has a Fender Acoustasonic 150 2X8 for amplification which works very well. It also has some models of electric amps so it could be used for a gig where both electric and acoustic are needed.

If an ampless setup is required, Jack can also gig direct to the PA with a Warm Audio WA-DI-P Passive Direct Box.

Guitars:

2012 Martin Performing Artist OMCPA4 Sapele
2015 Ron Kirn Signature Old Blackie (with Glaser B Bender)
2020 Ron Kirn Signature Custom Telecaster
2004 Tom Anderson Crowdster
2010 Paul Reed Smith 25th Anniversary 305
2019 Paul Reed Smith SE Paul's Guitar
2023 Paul Reed Smith SE Silver Sky
2023 Paul Reed Smith NF 53
2021 G&L Tribute ASAT Junior II
2004 Fender American Deluxe Telecaster
2021 Fender Player Stratocaster (converted to HSH)
PartsCaster Telecaster (3)
PartsCaster Esquire (1)
PartsCaster Stratocaster (1)

Basses:

2022 Ibanez SR505E 5-String
2024 Ibanez SR605E 5-String
2023 Sadowsky MetroExpress PJ 5-string

Guitar Amps and Cabinets:

Fender Acoustasonic 150
Fender Blues Jr. IV with Eminence Cannabis Rex Speaker
Mojotone 5E3 Kit Build
Peavey Bandit Red Stripe
Quilter Labs Aviator Cub
Quilter Labs BlockDock 12HD
Quilter Labs Reverb 101
Quilter Labs Tone Block 202
Universal Audio Dream '65 Reverb Guitar Amp Pedal
1X12 Extension Cabinet with Eminence Cannabis Rex Speaker

Bass Amps and Cabinets:

Markbass Little Mark III Head
Markbass NY151 Cabinet
MXR Bass Preamp
Quilter Labs Interbass 45-watt Bass Amp Pedal

Live Sound:

Alto TS112A Powered Speaker (2)
Behringer Ultragraph Pro FBQ1502HD (2)
Electro-Voice ZLX12BT Powered Speaker (2)
Mackie ProFX12 V3 Mixer
Mackie SRT212 Powered Speaker
Sennheiser E609 Mic
Sennheiser E935 Mic
Shure SM58 Mic (6)
Shure Beta 58A Mic

Pedals and Effects:

Barber Direct Drive Compact
Barber Direct Drive v6 Low Gain Custom
Barber Direct Drive v6 Custom
Barber Gain Changer SR
Barber Tone Press
Digitech Drop
Dunlop Mini Wah
Electro-Harmonix Slap-Back Echo Mini
Ibanez Tube Screamer Mini
Keeley Compressor Mini
Mosky Silver Horse Mini
MXR 6 Band EQ
MXR Carbon Copy Delay
MXR Duke of Tone
MXR Timmy Mini
Nobels ODR Mini
NUX Steel Singer Overdrive
PedalTrain Classic Junior With Soft Case
Peterson StroboClip Tuner
Peterson StroboPlus Tuner
Peterson Strobostomp HD Tuner
Peterson Strobostomp Mini Tuner
Snark Clip On Tuner
Sonic Research Turbo Tuner
TC Electronic Ditto Looper
TC Electronic Flashback 2 Mini Delay
TC Electronic Hall Of Fame 2 Mini Reverb
TC Electronic Spark Mini
TrueTone One Spot CS12 Power Supply
TrueTone One Spot CS7 Power Supply
TrueTone One Spot Power Supply
Warm Audio WA-DI-P Passive Direct Box
Xotic AC Booster
Xotic Andy Timmons BB Preamp
Xotic RC Booster

Performances

 
Friday, 11-08-2024 Next of Kin
Glen Burnie Elks Lodge
878 Stevenson Road, Severn, MD 21144
(410) 969-2266
7:00 to 10:30pm

 
Saturday, 11-16-2024 Next of Kin
Annapolis Moose Lodge
1890 Crownsville Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 266-0688
5:00 to 9:00pm

 
Friday, 11-22-2024 Kenny Lauer and the Country Breeze
Annapolis Moose Lodge
1890 Crownsville Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 266-0688
7:00 to 11:00pm

 
Friday, 11-29-2024 Next of Kin
Severna Park American Legion
832 Manhattan Beach Rd, Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-2066
7:30 to 11:30pm

 
Friday, 12-06-2024 The Backroads Band
Rising Sun American Legion
338 E Main St, Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-9078
7:00 to 11:00pm

 
Saturday, 12-07-2024 Next of Kin
Glen Burnie American Legion Post 40
500 5th Ave SE, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 761-9869
6:00 to 10:00pm

 
Friday, 12-13-2024 Next of Kin
Annapolis Moose Lodge
1890 Crownsville Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 266-0688
7:00 to 11:00pm

 
Friday, 12-20-2024 The Backroads Band
North East VFW Post 6027
815 Turkey Point Rd, North East, MD 21901
(410) 287-7817
7:00 to 11:00pm

 
Saturday, 12-21-2024 The Backroads Band
Perryville American Legion
300 Cherry St, Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 642-2771
7:00 to 11:00pm

 
Saturday, 12-28-2024 Next of Kin
Donna's Tavern and Restaurant
6607 Pine Ave #4022, Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 633-6677
7:00 to 11:00pm

 
Sunday, 01-26-2025 The Backroads Band
Blue Crab Grill
322 Suburban Dr, Newark, DE 19711
(302) 737-1100
2:00 to 4:00pm

 
Saturday, 02-01-2025 The Backroads Band
North East VFW Post 6027
815 Turkey Point Rd, North East, MD 21901
(410) 287-7817
7:00 to 11:00pm

 
Friday, 02-14-2025 Next of Kin
Glen Burnie Elks Lodge
878 Stevenson Road, Severn, MD 21144
(410) 969-2266
7:00 to 11:00pm

 
Saturday, 04-19-2025 The Backroads Band
North East VFW Post 6027
815 Turkey Point Rd, North East, MD 21901
(410) 287-7817
7:00 to 11:00pm

 
Friday, 05-23-2025 Next of Kin
Severn American Legion
8068 Quarterfield Rd, Severn, MD 21144
(410) 969-8028
7:00 to 11:00pm

 
Sunday, 06-29-2025 The Backroads Band
Blue Crab Grill
322 Suburban Dr, Newark, DE 19711
(302) 737-1100
2:00 to 4:00pm

 
Saturday, 10-11-2025 The Backroads Band
North East VFW Post 6027
815 Turkey Point Rd, North East, MD 21901
(410) 287-7817
7:00 to 11:00pm

 
Saturday, 12-20-2025 The Backroads Band
North East VFW Post 6027
815 Turkey Point Rd, North East, MD 21901
(410) 287-7817
7:00 to 11:00pm

 

Sounds

Title Musicians
Can't You See

Jack Dillard - Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Rhythm Guitar
Kirk Soistman - Drums, Backing Vocals
John Tomison - Backing Vocals
Band: Over the Edge
Unchained Melody

Jack Dillard - Backing Vocals, Bass Guitar
Kirk Soistman - Drums, Lead Vocals
John Tomison - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Band: Over the Edge
Drift Away

Jack Dillard - Backing Vocals, Bass Guitar
Kirk Soistman - Drums, Backing Vocals
John Tomison - Guitar, Lead Vocals
Band: Over the Edge
I've Got A Feeling

Jack Dillard - Electric Guitar
Mike Ditch - Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Brian Ditch - Backing Vocals, Bass Guitar
Meredith Holliday - Backing Vocals
Lee Jordan - Drums
Duane Martz- Keyboards
Band: Detour
Mr. Mom

Jack Dillard - Electric Guitar
Mike Ditch - Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Brian Ditch - Backing Vocals, Bass Guitar
Meredith Holliday - Backing Vocals
Lee Jordan - Drums
Duane Martz- Keyboards
Band: Detour
Strawberry Wine

Jack Dillard - Electric Guitar
Mike Ditch - Backing Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Brian Ditch - Backing Vocals, Bass Guitar
Meredith Holliday - Lead Vocals
Lee Jordan - Drums
Duane Martz- Keyboards
Band: Detour
Alone Again

Jack Dillard - Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Rhythm Guitar
James Dillard - Drums
Justin Johns - Bass Guitar
Mark Thomas - Lead and Backing Vocals
Band: Steel Force
I'm Your Captain/Closer To Home

Jack Dillard - Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Rhythm Guitar
James Dillard - Drums
Justin Johns - Bass Guitar
Mark Thomas - Lead and Backing Vocals
Band: Steel Force
Desert Plains

Jack Dillard - Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar
James Dillard - Drums
Justin Johns - Bass Guitar
Mark Thomas - Lead and Backing Vocals
Band: Steel Force
Little Wing

Jack Dillard - Bass Guitar
James Dillard - Drums
Wayne Graham - Guitar
Lee Russell - Lead Vocals
Band: Drums 2001
We're An American Band

Jack Dillard - Bass Guitar
James Dillard - Drums
Wayne Graham - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Lee Russell - Lead Vocals
Band: Drums 2001
Gimme Three Steps

Jack Dillard - Bass Guitar
James Dillard - Drums
Wayne Graham - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Lee Russell - Lead Vocals
Band: Drums 2001

Video

Songs

Title Artist
A Little Less Talk And A Lot More Action
Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone
All I Have To Do Is Dream
Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way
Bad Bad Leroy Brown
Before You Accuse Me
Betty Lou's Getting Out Tonight
Black Sheep
Blue Suede Shoes
Boney Maronie
Boot Scootin' Boogie
Born To Be Wild
Call Me the Breeze
Can't You See
Cocaine
Cocaine Blues
Crossfire
Down on the Corner
Family Tradition
Fast As You
Folsom Prison Blues
Fortunate Son
Friends In Low Places
Gimme Three Steps
Giving It Up For Your Love
Good Golly Miss Molly
Good Hearted Woman
Green River
Hard To Handle
House of the Rising Sun
I Feel Lucky
I Love This Bar
It Came Out of the Sky
It's Only Make Believe
Jailhouse Rock
Johnny B. Goode
Keep Your Hands To Yourself
Knocking On Heaven's Door
La Grange
Lady Down on Love
Last Kiss
Long Haired Country Boy
Long Train Running
Mama Tried
Margaritaville
Midnight Hour
Mustang Sally
My Next Broken Heart
Neon Moon
Never Been To Spain
Old Habits
Old Man Down The Road
Old Time Rock and Roll
Pink Cadillac
Play That Funky Music
Pride and Joy
Proud Mary
Ramblin' Gamblin' Man
Rocky Top
Sharp Dressed Man
Standing On Shaky Ground
Statue of a Fool
Summertime
Sweet Caroline
Sweet Home Alabama
Swingin'
Taking Care of Business
The Perfect Country and Western Song
Tulsa Time
Tush
Twist
Wagon Wheel
Walk Softly
Watermelon Crawl
Where Am I Gonna Live
Wonder Of You
Wonderful Tonight
Working Man Blues
Toby Keith
Bill Withers
The Everly Brothers
Waylon Jennings
Jim Croce
Eric Clapton
Bob Seger
Jon Anderson
Carl Perkins
Little Richard
Brooks and Dunn
Steppenwolf
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Marshall Tucker
Eric Clapton
Johnny Cash
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Hank Williams Jr.
Dwight Yoakam
Johnny Cash
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Garth Brooks
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Delbert McClinton
Little Richard
Waylon Jennings
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Black Crows
The Animals
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Toby Keith
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Conway Twitty
Elvis Presley
Chuck Berry
Georgia Satellites
Eric Clapton
Z Z Top
Alabama
Pearl Jam
Charlie Daniels
Doobie Brothers
Merle Haggard
Jimmy Buffet
Wilson Pickett
The Commitments
Brooks and Dunn
Brooks and Dunn
Three Dog Night
Hank Williams Jr.
John Fogerty
Bob Seger
Bruce Springsteen
Wild Cherry
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Bob Seger
Traditional
Z Z Top
Delbert McClinton
Jack Greene
Janis Joplin
Neil Diamond
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Jon Anderson
Bachman Turner Overdrive
David Allan Coe
Eric Clapton
Z Z Top
Chubby Checkers
Darius Rucker
Kentucky Headhunters
Tracy Byrd
Billy Ray Cyrus
Elvis Presley
Eric Clapton
Merle Haggard

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