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Profile
Jack Knife & The Sharps
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1999 KBA Award Winner
Achievement for Blues on the Internet
Presented by the Blues Foundation
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Jack Knife & The Sharps, led by the exceptional vintage guitar playing of Rick Hollister, is one of the leading rockabilly bands playing in Minnesota today. Formed in 1984, Hollister is joined by long time producer and engineer, Jeff Bjork on drums and Scotty Christianson on upright bass. Rockabilly and roots music fans enjoy Rick Hollister’s precise, deep toned guitar sounds and right-on-the-money vocals and find the relentless rhythms from the bass and drums to be irresistible. Jack Knife & The Sharps’ primary musical style is rockabilly, although they blend different musical styles with ease and artistry. Country, blues, swing and surf sounds all come together in one of the most spirited sets of good-time, rockin’ music you will hear. Hollister’s original songs are also standouts that could have been written 40 years ago and when the band plays the classics, they do it with a unique upbeat style that can't help but get under your skin. The group roars onto the stage like a custom built vintage car with all the chrome and flash and no muffler. Their music is fast, loud, fun and definitely made for dancing. Retro rockers, rockabilly fans and swing dancers count them as one of their favorite dance bands in the Upper Midwest. The band’s first two albums, the self titled "Jack Knife & The Sharps" and the 1996 "Ace Cafe," as well as their constant performing, have spread their uncluttered style of roots music to audiences all over the Midwest. Their newest album, produced by Bruce McCabe is set for release in the summer of 2000. Rick can also be found playing on the new Jonny Lang album due out this year. Jack Knife & The Sharps are the featured performer on the Moonlight Blues Cruise, Friday and Saturday night.
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