Short Bio
Four-piece blues rock with harmonica out front. Lucky Harpman on harp and vocals, John Boardman on guitar, Charles Lujan on drums, John Dangler on bass. Classic blues and rock that fills a room.
The Dead Mans Hand
Outlaw Blues · 4-Piece
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The Dead Mans Hand — outdoor set for venues and press.
Long Bio
The Dead Mans Hand plays traditional blues rock — Chicago grit, Texas guitar, and the British rock records we wore out growing up. Influences include Muddy Waters, Paul Butterfield, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, the Stones, the Allman Brothers, Albert and Freddie King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and the Blues Brothers.
Available for clubs, festivals, and private events. Sets run 60–120 minutes. Repertoire flexes to the room.
Lineup
Lucky Harpman
Harmonica & Vocals
John Boardman
Guitar
Charles Lujan
Drums
John Dangler
Bass
Technical Requirements
There are no requirements.
Genre & Influences
- Style: Blues Rock
Key Influences
- Muddy Waters
- Paul Butterfield
- Led Zeppelin
- The Doors
- Rolling Stones
- Allman Brothers
- Albert King
- Freddie King
- SRV
- Blues Brothers
Songs We Play
- Mustang Sally — Wilson Pickett
- Sweet Home Chicago — Blues Brothers
- Walking the Dog — The Rolling Stones
- Back Door Man — The Doors
- She Caught the Katy — Taj Mahal
- Born In Chicago — Paul Butterfield
- Goin' Down — Freddie King
- Got My Mojo Working — Muddy Waters / Butterfield
- The Sky Is Crying — Elmore James
- Ain't No Sunshine — Bill Withers
- Shotgun Blues — Junior Wells
- Further On Up the Road — Bobby Bland / Bonamassa
- All Your Love — John Mayall
- Stormy Monday — T-Bone Walker / Allman Brothers
- Let The Good Times Roll — Koko Taylor
- Mystery Train — Junior Parker
- Statesboro Blues — Allman Brothers
- Put It Down — Deming
- Stop Breaking Down — The Rolling Stones
- Key to the Highway — Big Bill Broonzy
- Roadhouse Blues — The Doors
- Small Car Blues
- Everybody Needs Somebody — Blues Brothers
- Help Me — Sonny Boy Williamson
- Wagon Wheel — Old Crow Medicine Show
- Hey Hey The Blues Is Alright — Little Milton
From the current gig setlist. Order and selections vary by show.