Chris Cole
1 Verified booking- Burlington, NC
- Singing Guitarist
- 10 miles from
- $500 and up.
Get ready for a honky-tonkin’ good time with Bucky And The Buckdrivers, the band that brings back the golden era of country music. From the twangy streets of Bakersfield to the legendary Grand Ole Opry, these seasoned musicians serve up a perfect mix of 50s and 60s country classics.
You'll hear the timeless sounds of Buck Owens, Ray Price, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Kitty Wells, George Jones, and more. Whether you’re two-stepping or singing along, Bucky And The Buckdrivers will have you tapping your boots and feeling those authentic country vibes.
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Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
When you book Bucky And The Buckdrivers, you’re booking a band that knows how to fill a dance floor and keep it that way.
We deliver a high-energy set of classic 50s and 60s country—Buck Owens, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, George Jones—played in a way that gets people moving early and keeps them engaged all night. These are songs people know, songs they can dance to, and songs they’ll stick around for.
Our shows are paced to build and maintain momentum. We read the room, keep the energy up, and avoid lulls, so the crowd stays involved from the first set to the last. The result is a lively atmosphere where people stay longer, spend more, and leave having had a great night.
From a promoter’s standpoint, we’re straightforward and dependable. We show up prepared, run a smooth setup, and deliver a consistent, professional performance without hassle.
If you’re looking for a band that creates a strong, upbeat crowd response and keeps the room working all evening, that’s exactly what we do.
Get ready for a honky-tonkin’ good time with Bucky And The Buckdrivers, the band that brings back the golden era of country music. From the twangy streets of Bakersfield to the legendary Grand Ole Opry, these seasoned musicians serve up a perfect mix of 50s and 60s country classics with the iconic sound of fiddle and pedal steel guitar.
You'll hear the timeless sounds of Buck Owens, Ray Price, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Kitty Wells, George Jones, and more. Whether you’re two-stepping or singing along, Bucky And The Buckdrivers will have you tapping your boots and feeling those authentic country vibes.
Lineup:
Vocals x 2, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, pedal steel, fiddle, bass and drums.
Sound:
All instruments can be DI’d, making us easy to accommodate on most house systems. We’re happy to work with your in-house PA and engineer or provide our own system if needed. A full input list and stage plot are available on request.
Stage Setup:
Space for a 6-piece band including a full drum kit - although we can be surprisingly compact if needed. We require standard power access and a clear, level performance area. We provide our own backline.
Lighting:
No special requirements—basic stage lighting is sufficient.
Load-In / Setup:
Efficient and low-impact. Typical setup time is around 60–90 minutes depending on access and system.
Performance:
Flexible set formats, typically 2–3 sets per evening, with pacing designed to keep the audience engaged throughout.
General:
Easy to work with, well-organized, and focused on making the night run smoothly for both venue and audience.
A typical 3 hour performance might include:
Set 1
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Heartaches By The Number
Y'all Come
Above And Beyond
I'm Walkin' The Dog
Stand By Your Man
Georgia On A Fast Train
Jackson
Crazy
Invitation To The Blues
Act Naturally
Excuse Me (I Think I've Got A Heartache)
If You’ve Got The Money, Ive Got The Time
Faded Love
Hot Rod Lincoln
I Heard The Juke Box Playing
My Window Faces The South
Making Believe
(I Want) No One But You
Don’t Worry
A Fool Such As I
You Belong To Me
Drugstore Rock ‘n’ Roll
Guitars, Cadillacs
Drivin' Nails In My Coffin
The Race Is On
Set 2
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My Baby Thinks She's A Train
She’s Gone, Gone, Gone
I’ve Got A Tiger By The Tail
It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels
Bang Bang
Rock Me Back To Little Rock
Blues Stay Away From Me
I'm Walking The Floor Over You
Crazy Arms
Hello Trouble
You Call Everybody Darling
Cold Cold Heart
Why Baby Why
My Shoes Keep Walking Back To You
Pick Me up on Your Way Down
My Heart Skips A Beat
Blackeyed Joe’s
Odds And Ends (Bits And Pieces)
Truck Drivin’ Man
Y'all Come
Bucky And The Buckdrivers draw directly from the golden era of country music, with a strong foundation in the Bakersfield sound and classic honky-tonk.
Key influences include Buck Owens and Ray Price for their driving rhythms and twang, alongside the timeless songwriting and vocal styles of Hank Williams, George Jones, Patsy Cline, Kitty Wells and Bob Wills. The band is also shaped by the dancehall tradition—music built to move people, not just be listened to.
That influence comes through in everything we do: tight arrangements, clear melodies, strong vocals, and an emphasis on feel and groove. The goal isn’t to reinvent the music, but to deliver it with authenticity, energy, and respect for the original spirit.
We can provide everything needed, but if there's a house PA system then we need up to 6 direct inputs, drum mics, two vocal mics and stage monitors. We may not need all of that in smaller venues.
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