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ABOUT

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OC's Favorite four piece Trio!!!!
Scott Cahill
Dave Gettings
Todd Arita
Daniel McKinney
They are fun, upbeat and soulful americanos! Their stamina keeps me going the rest of the week.

- OC Music Reviews -

OC's Favorite four piece Trio!!!!

HGT is a rock band that brings high energy and infectious rhythm to the stage. Their captivating performances and unique sound set them apart from the rest. With a blend of rock, soul, and Americana, they leave the audience craving for more. Get ready to experience music like never before with Hired Gun Trio!

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Orange County's Hired Gun Trio has taken OC by storm and Voted Best New Band and Best Rock Band of the OC Weekly Best of 2019. With a unique style and sound all of their own, the Hired Gun Trio has played with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Deadbolt, The Blasters, The Dickies, Bob “Derwood” Andrews from Generation X, Tom Dumont of No Doubt and many other notable Musicians.

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While many have asked us to define our style, we'll leave it up to each of you to decide.

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Lead Singer and Rhythm Guitar Player Scott Cahill has a vocal styling that is not your common "Star Search" or "American Idol" sound. His voice is definitely unique and sets him apart from the mass majority of singers. From Bob Dylan to Neil Young, and now our Scotty, goes against industry standards and our band is indicative of that...

 

..Dave Gettings, on his now infamous "dawg house stand up bass," is an extremely talented musician from a long line of talented musicians and plays multiple instruments. Dave is our most experienced musician of the band and has been playing in bands for decades... He brings a wide variety of styles and his upright bass gives us that roadhouse vibe, you can directly hear how his influence and acoustic depth has expanded our sound.

 

Lead Guitarist Todd Arita is an aficionado of all things from the 50's and rockabilly/jump swing background clearly on display. Similar to the guitar sound that Billy Zoom brought to the band X, Todd's melodic and inspired guitar solos and signature guitar sound rounds out and strikes a definitive aural uniqueness that sets the Hired Gun Trio no matter what genre they are playing.

 

Drummer Daniel “Animal” McKinney hailing from Long Beach, has been playing since Jr. High starting in the marching and jazz band where he got the nickname “Animal” for the way he played and continuing thru High School…eventually playing in the DrumCorp with Santa Ana Winds and Fountain Valley Kingsman. Daniel has an extensive background playing different styles of music including Jazz Fusion and R&B. Musical influences include Dennis Chambers, Carter Beauford Will Kennedy and Mike Portnoy and of course Animal with a little Stewart Copeland thrown in for good measure. As the newest member of Hired Gun Trio he brings a unique sound and style to the group.

 

Scott Cahill - "Singin and Stummin' Todd Arita - Lead Guitar Dave Gettings - Bass Daniel McKinney - Drummin'

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