The Dang-Its

Country music with urban sensibility. The Dang-Its is a five piece band whose tag line, “Western Swing, Honky Tonk, & Americana” barely begins to describe the range of styles that comprise their repertoire: folk, country blues, Cajun, bluegrass, classic country, rockabilly, country swing, and more.

Weddings? If you love country music, The Dang-Its deliver a variety of 100% danceable tunes. Your aunt and uncle want to polka? You're covered! Grandpa and Grandma love to waltz? Done! Just ask.

Corporate events? It doesn't matter if your event is “county” themed or not. The
Dang-Its have entertained at hundreds of concerts, festivals, and performing arts centers all over the mid-west. They are seasoned entertainers and can adapt to any requirements of your event.

The band is fronted by vocalists Tom Waselchuk and Jami Lampkins. Tom is the band leader and guitarist, and Jami doubles on acoustic guitar and 5-string banjo.
Drummer Mark Luhring and bassist Pete Olig also sing. Rick Nass plays pedal steel guitar with a unique “synth” setup that allows him to faithfully mimic dozens of other instruments, from viola and French horn to accordion and saxophone.

The Dang-Its have three independently released recordings. They are professional, veteran performers and entertainers. Their programs feature top-notch musicianship, expert vocals, and a wide range material from the humorous to the heartbreaking

• Walking After Midnight - Patsy Cline
• Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash
• Hey Good Looking - Hank Williams
• Hello Trouble - Buck Owens
• Icy Blue Heart - John Hiatt / Emmylou Harris
• Hickory Wind - Gram Parsons
• I Fall To Pieces - Patsy Cline
• Jump Jive And Wail - Louis Prima
• Highway Patrol - Red Simpson
• Knee Deep in Paradise - Zac Brown & Jimmy Buffet
• Cool Water - Sons of the Pioneers
• Tennewssee Waltz - Patti Page
• Jambalaya - Hank Williams
• Down On The Corner - Creedence Clearwater
• Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
• My Girl - Temptations
• Hole In My Head - Jim Lauderdale / Buddy Miller
• Honky Tonk Song - Mel Tillis
• If I Could Only Win Your Love - Louvin Bros. / Emmylou Harris
• King of the Road - Roger Miller
• What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
• Nothing Can Stop Me - Roger Miller, George Jones
• One More Dollar - Gillian Welch
• I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry - Hank Williams
• Roly Poly - Asleep At The Wheel
• Late in the Evening - Paul Simon
• Stormy Monday - Various artists
• Rockin Robin - Bill Halley
• San Antonio Rose - Bob Wills
• Back in the Saddle Again - Gene Autry
• Deep Water - Asleep at the Wheel
• When Will I Be Loved - Buddy Holly
• Rock Salt & Nails - Utah Phillips
• So Sad To Watch Good Love Go Bad - Everly Bros.
• Why Baby Why - George Jones
• Waltz Across Texas - Earnest Tubb
• Tiger By The Tail - Buck Owens
• Just One more Time - The Derailers
• This Land Is Your Land - Woody Guthrie
• Streets of Baltimore - Harlan Howard
• Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel
• I Will - Beatles
• Crazy - Patsy Cline
• Smoke Smoke Smoke That Cigarette - Tex Williams
• Oh Shenandoah - Traditional
• Route 66 - Asleep at the Wheel
• Merry Christmas From The Family - Robert Earl Keen
• Kansas City - Various Artists
• Ghost Riders in the Sky - Various Western Artists
• Margaritaville - Buffet
• And I Love Her - Beatles
• I Still Miss Someone - Johnny Cash
• If You've Got Leaving on Your Mind - Patsy Cline
• Daddy's Cadillac - Delavante Bros.
• Mr. Heartache - The Dang-Its
• Gone - John Hiatt
• Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis
• Hole In my Head - The Dixie Chicks
• Mama Tried - Merle Haggard
• Moondance - Van Morrison
• Rock Bottom, Pop. 1 - Robbie Fulks
• Seven Miles - The Dang-Its
• Razzle - The Dang-Its
• Act Naturally - Buck Owens, Beatles
• History In The Making - Darius Rucker
• Panhandle Rag - Various Western
• I'm Crossing Over - The Dang-Its
• I Don't Mean Maybe - Buddy Miller
• Daddy's Oldsmobile - Hal Ketchum
• Wai'll I Get You Home - Monica Passin
• Walkin The Floor Over You - Ernest Tubb
• I Can't Let Go Of You - The Dang-Its
• Cow Cow Boogie - Ella Fitzgerald
• Highway Patrol - Junior Brown
• Rock Around The Clock - Bill Halley
• France - Keb Mo
• Theme From Ken Burns "Civil War" - Jay Ungar
• In A Town This Size - Keiran Kane
• Dear Abbey - John Prine
• On The Road Again - Willie Nelson
• Savannah - The Dang-Its
• Till There Was you - Broadway
• Wichita - Gillian Welch
• Arkansas Traveler - Trad.
• Dueling Banjos - Theme from "Deliverence"
• Blue Kentucky Girl - Loretta Lynn
• The Pill - Loretta Lynn
• Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
• Georgia on My Mind - Ray Charles
• All My Loving - Beatles
• Two Soldiers - Trad.
• Train 45 - Sonny Osborne
• Runaway - Del Shannon
• Move It On Over - Hank Williams
• And many, many.......... - more
• both old...... - and new
• off the beaten path...... - and off beat
• solid originals, and....... - humorous takes ....
• from the best writers.... - you've never heard of!

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Cocktail Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, School Assemblies, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• They drove all the way to Des Moines to play at our wedding and made it such a wonderful enjoyable evening. From soothing dinner music to breaking it down on the dance floor, we were amazed at how great they sounded and how versatile they were. They are not your typical wedding band, they bring a new sound to all the favorites! I want to thank them again for making our night so romantic and such a blast for all of our guests. -- Rachel B, Des Moines, IA, 10/1/2011
• The Dang-Its did an amazing job with a great mix of music. They did a little classic country including waltzes for the grandparents, new country tunes for the younger crowd, and swing music plus 50s and 60s rock n roll for those who wanted something other than country music, making the night memorable and fun for everyone. We loved hearing their version of our special requests. Even those who told me they wouldn't dance the chicken dance couldn't resist joining in. Just an all around incredible performance and a perfect choice for our wedding. -- Wendy O, Spring Green, WI, 10/29/2011
• Wow! What a wonderfully talented band! The Dang-Its were the cornerstone of the party - great musicians, great play list (the perfect blend of bluegrass and country - some new and some old and some of their own music) and great stage presence. In a confined space, they provided good energy and vibe for the party without overpowering volume. They thoroughly understood what we wanted and delivered from the first song to the last. Never was a better version of "Happy Birthday" ever played! A pleasure to work with The Dang-Its! -- Sara P, Chicago, IL, 3/23/2012

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