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Patsy & the Country Classics

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Patsy Hockaday (formerly Godley), Lead Vocals

Patsy had the honor of performing for Patsy Cline’s mother and sister at an awards show in Fredericksburg VA several years ago and received a standing ovation. It is a cherished memory she will never forget. She does not attempt to sound like Patsy Cline, nor could she. Patsy Cline was one of kind. But what she does hope to do is show you some of Patsy Cline’s heart in her interpretation of Patsy’s songs. She truly pays tribute to the great Patsy Cline and she is blessed to have some of the best musicians in the area as part of the band.

Mike Hockaday, Drums

Mike grew up around music. His stepfather had a band, as did his uncle Donald. He got started in music at the age of 15 in his stepfather’s band and has played music now on and off for 35 years. He has been a member of Hare Trigger Band and Black Water, and has opened shows for Randy Travis, Keith Whitley, Clint Black, Jack Green, Stonewall Jackson and many more. Mike has enjoyed being a part of Patsy and the Country Classics Band because it is an opportunity to play the music he loves most, traditional country music.

Jon Voth, Steel Guitar and Harmonica

Jon has always been into music since he borrowed a guitar from a friend who couldn’t play it, and has spent way too much time as a young teen being raised by that new cultural phenomenon, MTV. After receiving a formal musical education, he landed a job in one of Washington D.C.’s premier military bands as a tuba player. Jon couldn’t be prouder to be able to perform for audiences from students to Presidents in our Capital, nationally, and around the world for over 20 years, and is especially honored to support our Veterans. A couple of years ago, he thought he’d start a new hobby playing some of the rock and country music he grew up on. He had no idea just how complicated the pedal steel guitar would turn out to be, as he is used to playing whole notes-one at a time. So if you see him on stage, please don’t approach as he’ll be deep in concentration and flying by the seat of his pants.

Billy Nave, Lead Guitar

Born in Fredericksburg raised in White Oak VA always had an interest in music since l can remember for l used to sit and watch my dad and uncles play through the years of my childhood .l got into playing at the age of 13 self taught and learned from watching others dad gave me 3 chords to work with G,C,and D and said to me now do with it what you want so l took it and eventually became a versatile guitar player starting with country ,rock and blues also funk as of now l mostly like the country music lve been out playing for over 45 years time takes its toll on us all but as dad used to put it still plugging at it "

Don Whitlock, Bass Guitar

Don’s love of music was influenced by his dad, who was a steel guitar player, and his older brother, Herbie, who played drums and bass. Herbie taught Don how to play bass when he was 8 years old. When Don was 12, Herbie deployed, leaving his drum kit behind, so Don taught himself to play drums as well and joined his first band! Don has played with many bands, including Jim Devinney and Iron Bridge, and has had the opportunity of opening for such acts as Tracy Byrd, Confederate Railroad, Billy Crash Craddock, Marty Robbins, Stonewall Jackson and many others. One of Don’s Bucket List items was to play with Patsy & the Country Classics, and Patsy & the Country Classics is very happy about that!

Harry Roberson, Keyboard

Harry loves the musical freedom of the piano. He began playing keyboard to learn music theory and to explore the various musical colors and moods that chords can produce. "I try to lay down a musical "pad" for the vocalists and other players to use as a foundation for their music. I enjoy the challenge of selecting just the right chord or melodic line for the particular song. The more I play, the more I learn. The more I learn, the more I love it!"

Patsy and The Country Classics was formed in 2012. Made up of seasoned musicians, who love playing country music, the band has filled a niche in the traditional country music genre. From their first outing, they have received an overwhelming positive response. Patsy has also written a script of Patsy Cline's life that interweaves other female country artists influenced by Patsy and the first time the show was played to a full house they received a standing ovation.

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