The Silvertones

The Silvertones: Texas Blues is a band that been a staple in the North Texas Music scene for over 27 years.  Founded in 1993 by Brian Wicker and Kyle Copeland. The original line-up included Joe Williams (bass), Brent Childers (drums) and Bill Jones (vocals).

Their inaugural gig was at The Filling Station in Terrell, Texas.

Like many bands,

The Silvertones have had several line-up changes throughout the years. One of the most influential Silvertones members was Walter Delesandri on lead guitar. Sadly, Walt passed away in 2003 from a massive heart attack and he is still greatly missed.

Each member that has moved through the band brought their own style, soul & contributed their talents to The Silvertones reputation as a “killer” live blues band, in addition to being a four-time winner of the Dallas Observer Best Blues Band award.

Since 2012, the band's lineup has solidified with original member and founder, Brian Wicker on bass, Randy Ball on drums, Leo De La Vega on guitar, and Rob Donavan on lead guitar.

The Silvertones’ set-list, with about half being original, reflects the various influences that the band members grew up listening to. Their sound is primarily blues, with a hint of jazz, and an infusion of swing, rockabilly, and rock & roll.

Averaging 80 gigs a year, you can see The Silvertones live at Dallas and Fort Worth music festivals, clubs, restaurants, and even at Fort Worth Swing Dance Society dances. You can also book The Silvertones for private parties.

The Silvertones, to date, have recorded five CDs starting with their freshman album, Cruisin, self-produced in 1999,  Hot in The Hole, recorded live in July 2002, at The Hole in the Wall in Dallas, Texas. In 2005, The Silvertones signed with Deep South Productions in Austin and recorded Ride in My Cadillac, in 2005, You Got Me Spinning in 2011, and Silvertone Avenue, in 2014.