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The roots of the Horse Cave Trio run deep. From the bluegrass of Kentucky, to the mean streets of Detroit. From the rockin' SUN sounds of Memphis to the raw blues of Chicago. The Horse Cave Trio combine a lot of influences to create an exciting sound that is totally original and yet very familiar. The Horse Cave Trio formed late in 2002. Ron DeVore had achieved success on the West Coast, Europe and Australia with his hard rockin' band, EMPTY SET. DeVore, a true rockabilly devotee, was looking to form a straight-ahead high-energy rock'n'roll trio that would perform and record original roots rock. Ron found the perfect partner in guitarist Lou Simon, a veteran of the Detroit music scene who has recorded and performed with several well-known acts. Rounding out the Trio is brother-in-arms Tony Bizon on the thundering drums. The Horse Cave Trio were named for the small town in Kentucky where DeVore's parents are from. The group released it's first full-length CD, "HOT RODS, CHOPPERS & ROCK'N'ROLL" on the Austin Texas indie Tropic Lightning in 2004. The follow-up to this successful debut was the March 2006 release of "CURB SERVICE" on the Embassy Hotel Record label. The disc features 11 brand new original tunes, including "Hillbilly Rock'n'Roll", "Groove Daddy", "She's The One" and "Castle in the Sky". The music travels the American landscape from rockabilly to blues to country to gospel and all places in between. The HCT released the cd single/live ep “HONEYBEE” in October of 2007.
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"...one amazing power trio, roots, blues and hillbilly rock- like Elvis on steroids! With powerful drumming by Tony Bizon, L.A. Simon's rockin' guitar and Ron DeVore's thundering bass and gutsy vocals...the dance floor will look very inviting at a Horse Cave Trio Performance." www.thebluescasters.com


"I was a big fan of the Horse Cave Trio's first cd, but "Curb Service" is a big step forward. The Trio are'nt afraid to spread their wings stylistically and easily cover all of the musical bases between blues, rockabilly, country and good old rock'n'roll. Check out this disc and don't miss the band live!" Jeremy Baldwin "The Roots Music Project" WEMU-FM


“The HCT star is rising. Plain and simple, well-executed roots rockabilly is the specialty of these talented guys. This latest cd lives up to the pattern set by their first and by their live performances. All eleven songs were penned by the Trio and they rock! From the instrumental "Springwell Swing" to "Horse Cave Boogie" to "Hillbilly Rock'n'Roll", each and every one of these songs will have you tapping your toes and snapping your fingers. Play it through a few times and you'll be singing along, too. It's that kind of music" Ed Murrow “Ol Skool Rodz”


"If you like your rockabilly served with a high-octane jolt, try these cats on for size. If you think of the Stray Cats with an Americana edge, you're on the right track. Starting off full-throttle with the hard driving, "Hillbilly Rock'n'Roll", these boys never let up" Roger Lelievre Ann Arbor News
"if you're into rockabilly, swing, country, jump-jive, southern rock, rocking blues or garage rock, there's a good chance there's something on "Curb Service" that you can dig. Whatever you call this trio's brand of music, they do it with intensity and skill. Get in, sit down, shut up and hold on!" Redneck Matt "Hillbilly Heaven Radio"


"Self described as "Hillbilly Rock'n'Roll", the Horse Cave Trio literally smoked their set when I saw them live! This band is HOT, but I had my reservations if they could reproduce the same intensity on disc. But, every song is great, catchy and compelling with a definite rockabilly vibe going on." Kasha "Almost Famous Magazine"
"The Horse Cave Trio is the kind of band you can't stop listening to. Stop in the bar for a beer, hear these cats, and you are locked in for the rest of the night. This band induces maximum wiggle, your fingers start poppin' and yout toes start tappin'. They're the real deal!!!" Thayrone X "The Bone Conduction Music Show"


"That this urgent and unabashed neo-rockabilly essay is individuated with neatly-turned flourishes of hill country sway and old-time gospelizing is but one of two necessary information pieces. the other? These three kick ass!" Rockabilly Magazine


"Basic, unadorned rockabilly is what the Horse Cave Trio is all about. The only thing wrong with this CD is that it's too hard to pick a favorite from. Alan Mayes “Ol Skool Rodz”

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