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About Us
Bigsby Diggs is a professional vintage country, honkytonk and rockabilly band based near Ft. Worth, Texas. Our mission is to bring authentic live music experiences to our audiences, celebrating the roots of country, honkytonk and rockabilly!
Capturing the spirit of VINTAGE COUNTRY, honkytonk and rockabilly: moments from Bigsby Diggs' unforgettable performances
Our Story
Jimmie Melton
Chris Michaels Allala
Michael Daniel
Jimmie is a Ft. Worth native who developed a passion for music at a young age while listening to his Dad's music along with whatever his older siblings were into at the time. When the rockabilly/swing retrospective movement happened in the 1990s, Jimmie found himself gravitating towards it as it was more related to the Hank Williams, Ray
Jimmie is a Ft. Worth native who developed a passion for music at a young age while listening to his Dad's music along with whatever his older siblings were into at the time. When the rockabilly/swing retrospective movement happened in the 1990s, Jimmie found himself gravitating towards it as it was more related to the Hank Williams, Ray Price, Elvis and Johnny Cash music he cut his teeth on.
Jimmie played guitar for a few years but was always drawn to the upright bass and the role the instrument played in a band setting. He developed his style from the influences of Bill Black, Marshall Grant, Willie Dixon, and his modern heroes like Kevin Smith, Beau Sample, and Jimmy Sutton.
Jimmie has performed with many of Texas' noteable artists playing vintage country, jump blues and singer/songwriter types. He is enthusiastic to get back to the stage playing roots music after stepping away for many years to raise a family. When not playing or tinkering with music gear, Jimmie can be found spending time with his family or fishing!
Michael Daniel
Chris Michaels Allala
Michael Daniel
Michael Daniel, a Ft. Worth native, draws musical inspiration from rockabilly, early pop/rock, and jazz. He was motivated to play drums by his father and older brother. His father, a lead guitarist for Bruce Channel in the late 1950s/early 1960s, inspired Michael's musical journey. His passion for the Beatles led him to perform as the
Michael Daniel, a Ft. Worth native, draws musical inspiration from rockabilly, early pop/rock, and jazz. He was motivated to play drums by his father and older brother. His father, a lead guitarist for Bruce Channel in the late 1950s/early 1960s, inspired Michael's musical journey. His passion for the Beatles led him to perform as the drummer for Me & My Monkey: The Beatles Tribute, for 23 years.
In addition to his music career, Michael dedicated 29 years to teaching high school art and pursuing his own artistic endeavors. More recently, country music has become a new and exciting venture for him. Michael has developed a deep appreciation for the genre, particularly the grooves of early Nashville drummers like Buddy Harman, Jerry Carrigan, and Farris Coursey.
Michael believes that his years of embodying RIngo Starr have influenced his ability to capture the essence of country drumming. As a fan of country music himself, RIngo's style has been a natural connection for Michael's musical evolution.
Jeff "JP Slim" Piper
Chris Michaels Allala
Chris Michaels Allala
Around 11 years of age, Jeff was running around his apartment complex getting into mischief when the manager asked him if he wanted to learn guitar. Jeff sat withhim for about 30 minutes, listened to him play his acoustic guitar and was hooked. The first song he learned was Johnny Cash's I Walk the Line.
Jeff went on to take private less
Around 11 years of age, Jeff was running around his apartment complex getting into mischief when the manager asked him if he wanted to learn guitar. Jeff sat withhim for about 30 minutes, listened to him play his acoustic guitar and was hooked. The first song he learned was Johnny Cash's I Walk the Line.
Jeff went on to take private lessons, learned music theory and even took music classes in college. His influences are vast and range from the 50s icons (Cash, Perkins, Elvis, Holly) to vintage country (Jennings, Haggard, Nelson) and even the Beach Boys and instrumental surf music.
Jeff has had the opportunity to play in some incredible bands around the North Texas area and has even taught music to at risk youth.
When not playing music, Jeff spends time with his wife, children, grand children and Miley, his Great Dane!
Chris Michaels Allala
Chris Michaels Allala
Chris Michaels Allala
Chris started singing at a very young age with the encouragement of his grandparents and their record collection. Learning as much music as he could get his hands on, Chris has always been interested in various genres from a time gone by.
Beginning when Chris was high school in San Antonio, he started playing in clubs, first by winning El
Chris started singing at a very young age with the encouragement of his grandparents and their record collection. Learning as much music as he could get his hands on, Chris has always been interested in various genres from a time gone by.
Beginning when Chris was high school in San Antonio, he started playing in clubs, first by winning Elvis competitions and then with live bands with the help and guidance of Kevin Geil, lead singer of San Antonio based Americana band - Two Tons of Steel.
Since that time, Chris has lived and recorded in Nashville working on a record deal. His time in Nashville was a great experience but the best thing he left Nashville with was his youngest daughter Lila.
Both daughters are singers now in their own right with eldest Kaylina going from listening to Chris sing in Nashville sitting on family members' laps to having her own music distributed on multiple platforms.
With Bigsby Diggs, Chris finds himself returning to the sound that began it all, a wonderful mix of country, honkytonk, and good ole rock-n-roll. He looks forward to shaking hands and meeting as many music lovers as possible as the Bigsby Diggs shows!