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Billy first introduced audiences to his unique brand of acoustic
music in the late 1990’s while attending the prestigious Berklee
School of Music in Boston. Soon after, Billy began touring
extensively with Peter Rowan in Peter’s “Texas Trio”, and later as a
member of the Peter Rowan and Tony Rice Quartet. His excellent
acoustic reputation has drawn the likes of Vassar Clements, Tony Trischka, Peter Rowan, Tony Rice, Yonder Mountain String Band, and
many others to record and perform with him.
In 1973, Chojo started playing guitar, fiddle, and mandolin with the
“Lost Highway Band”, a country blues/rock band that toured
extensively, and recorded several albums over the next 7 years. He
also performed with icons David Allen Coe, and Johnny Paycheck, and
over time, developed his signature sound and freewheeling style.
After becoming interested in acoustic, bluegrass, and folk genres,
he founded and performed with the Waybacks from 1999 through 2004.
He continues his collaborations and performances with artists such
as Slaid Cleaves, Fred Eaglesmith, Eliza Gylkison, Two High String
Band, Joe Craven, and many others. |
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WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT
BILLY –
Folk World – “he
has written
stunning
bluegrass instrumentals”
Nashville City
Paper – “clearly
among the
finest mandolin players”
Bluegrass
Unlimited – “an
arresting
lyricist”
Austin
Chronicle – “heaven
and the
Appalachians come
closer
together”
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WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT
CHOJO –
Johnny Gimble – “it was
fun playin’ against ya!”
Peter Rowan – “nice touch”
Scott Nygaard in Acoustic
Guitar Magazine – “destined to
become a revered new acoustician”
Townsend Miller in Austin American Statesman –
“undeniably a star"
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