With power house vocals and a smokin’ harmonica, Bill Mattocks, backed up by longtime Blues Guitarist Howie Johnson, Ace Keyboardist Kevin Sanders, Veteran Bassist Charlie Wilkinson and Drummer David Cohen. They perform real deal Blues from the likes of Robert Johnson, Wille Dixon, Son House, BB King, Howlin’ Wolf, Johnny Winter, and Buddy Guy to name a few.
Bill has played Blues Harmonica for more than 60 years and continues to perform both locally and nationally. He has played numerous Blues Festivals and opened for national artists including Elvin Bishop and Bachman Turner Overdrive.
"Piper & The Hard Times had the pleasure of having Bill Mattocks sit in with us last weekend at the White Horse in Black Mountain, NC. Bill is an outstanding musician and wonderful person!" Steve Eagon 2/19/2025
“Bill Mattocks is a True Blues Legend. Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Bill packed up his Harmonica and headed to Western North Carolina where he brings his authentic delivery of Chicago Style Blues among others to our mountain stages.” – City of Highlands Chamber of Commerce
“Bill Mattocks is a real deal soulful Musician who sings and plays from deep down. He makes you believe in the words he is singing by the way he delivers the message of the song. His Harmonica playing is genuine and from the heart in a way that it speaks to your emotions at so many levels. Bill always surrounds himself with top notch Musicians in his Band making for a first class concert experience each and every time. Put all of these ingredients together and you have a must see show.” – Randy Oxford
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