HACK BARTLEY & Shuffle - Meet The Band

2004 CAMMY Award - "Blues Album Of The Year"
* Nominated For CAMMY "Blues Song Of The Year"
* Nominated For CAMMY "Producer"
* Nominated For CAMMY "Songwriter"

2003 CAMMY Award - "Favorite New Artist"
* Nominated For CAMMY "Blues Song Of The Year"

Hack's hit song "Don't Wait Up On The Shrimpboat Baby Cause I'm Comin' Home With
The Crabs" spent 7 months in the Top 20 on the Beach Music charts, finishing at #39
overall in 2002. His latest CD called "Hack Is Back" features "Back Talk", "Blues Is Cool",
"Children Of Our Children" and "Shuffle Blues", each climbing the charts. Just released is
the new DVD/CD set "Live At J. Michael's". Hack Bartley & Shuffle is a very entertaining
group who will make your party the best ever. With a large repertoire of great R&B and
shag material, they specialize in private parties, conventions, wedding receptions, etc...

Hack Bartley: Lead Vocals, Sax, Harmonica, Keyboards, Songwriter - Greenwood, S.C.
Hack began his professional career with The Swingin' Medallions in 1967 - singing and playing sax. During his tenure with The Swingin' Medallions, he had the opportunity to perform on stage with most of the hottest groups of the 1960's, 70's & 80's including The Allman Brothers, James Brown, The Drifters, The Carpenters, The Lettermen, The Tokens, Jackie Wilson, Sam & Dave, Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Gary Puckett & the Union Gap, The Tams, Billy Joe Royal, Dennis Yost & The Classics IV, Joe South and all the Carolina beach bands. After five years, Hack went on his own, touring and doing some recording at ABC Studios in Chicago. Later he returned to The Swingin' Medallions for a few years. Eventually, he founded Hack Bartley & Shuffle and began recording and concentrating on his songwriting. Hack now has well over 200 original songs to his credit. [photo]

Jake Bartley: Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Bass - Greenwood, S.C.
This young man has a tremendous amount of talent, confidence and stage presence. His experience and background were obviously influenced by his father, Hack. Audiences can tell he comes by his love for R&B naturally when they hear him sing and play. As the youngest member of the group, his presence bridges the gap between today and yesteryear.[photo]

Ken Kittle: Keyboards, Lead Vocals - Greenwood, S.C.
Ken is one of the most soulful keyboard players in the business. He worked his way through college playing piano bars in Detroit and hasn't stopped playing since. He has a great voice and is comfortable singing many styles. [photo]

Doug Hamilton: Bass, Lead Vocals - Greenwood S.C.
Doug is a great singer with plenty of experience and versatility. He also plays guitar, keyboards, drums and can sing it all from funk to ballads. His vocal and musical talents are a big addition to any group. [photo]

Paul Hamilton: Drums - Greenwood, S.C.
Paul is Doug's son. This makes Hack Bartley & Shuffle unique - TWO father/son combinations. Paul is one of the finest drummers in his field and has that great "lick" that sets the band on fire. [photo]