The Panhandlers combine a fresh new blend of Traditional Country, Modern Country, Rock and Americana, similar to the style of Cross Canadian Ragweed or Steve Earle, with unique original material that is a lot of fun to listen to and doesn't take itself too seriously. This "Outlaw" musical style reminds us of the days when Country Music was fun, and created from the grit and dirt that scars an old worn out pair of boots. In 1996, legendary record producer Rick Rubin recorded the Johnny Cash album entitled "Unchained" at Sound City Recording Studios in Los Angeles, a subsidiary of Sound City Entertainment Group, which is also the parent company of Rainy Day Records. Music legend Carl Perkins performed on this album, and he passed away less than six months after its completion. The album featured an unusual cast of mixed-genre music greats including Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, Howie Epstein, Benmont Tench, Michael "Flea" Balzary, Marty Stuart, Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood. After Country Music Radio refused to give the album any "Air-Play", because according to them, it was NOT a Country Music Album; the album went on to win the Grammy Award for "Best Country Album" in 1997, sending Nashville's Music Row into a year of embarrassment. The Grammy win prompted Rick Rubin and Johnny Cash to buy a full page ad in "USA Today" in which Johnny Cash "thanked Country Music for all of its support" by saluting them with his middle finger. This now famous story and newspaper ad was the inspiration for the song and album entitled "Where the Hell is Johnny Cash?". If you think Johnny Cash was one of the last of the true music legends, you have to own this album by The Panhandlers. This second release by The Panhandlers features a slightly different cast of performers than their original debut album. Founding member Carter Baumert's acoustic guitar playing and songwriting continues to provide the foundation for the band's unique music. His soulful vocal expression springs from Gospel, Country and Blues influences. Carter is a dynamic singer with an evocative style, and his songwriting brings humor back into music. Ukie Hart's inventive upright bass playing still provides the foundation that supports the band's bottom end, and Peter Dolese's fluent Harmonica and Backing Vocals adds unique flavor to this album. The new additions to the current lineup include John Greenberg on Guitar and Vocals, Randall Bragg on Drums, and Bob French on Guitar, Dobro and Banjo. The Panhandlers have been credited with expanding the genres of Country Rock and Americana music throughout Oklahoma, Texas and the entire Southwest. Much more could be written, but The Panhandlers are content to let the listener be the judge. Music is supposed to be FUN, and The Panhandlers know how to have fun with their music. Buy "Where the Hell is Johnny Cash?" today, and have some FUN yourself. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! A MUST HAVE ALBUM!!