"You guys have a great little band!" Rambling Jack Elliot
The Hightoppers play the music of Bob Wills, Spade Cooley, Moon Mullican, Benny Goodman and Charlie Christian - country with a touch of jazz, blues, swing and everything in between!
From The Autry Center and Bel Air Country Club to private parties in Malibu, Big Sur and Santa Barbara, The Hightoppers are getting around!
"You guys were great! A perfect fit. We will definitely recommend you to friends and family." Chris Reinberger, Orange CA
"You did a fantastic job! Everyone at our party commented on how great the band was. We enjoyed their music and you were very accommodating!"
Tammy Murphy, Anaheim, CA |
Ronnie Barnes
Guitar and vocals
A native son of the state of Wyoming, Ronnie was first heard on electric guitar with Rambling Jack Elliot playing the country blues. He then discovered western swing in 1947 and hasn't looked back. |
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Mitch Montrose
Drums and vocals
Mitch started his career in Northern California with renown western swing artist Cornell Hurd before moving to Los Angeles in 1953. He recently celebrated his 50th year in The Hightoppers. |
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Dan Weinstein
Fiddle, trumpet and vocals
Dan is a prolific violinist, trumpetist and composer in the So Cal music scene. Besides playing with the Hightoppers, his other credits include dates with Ray Charles, The Jacksons and The Lucky Stars. |
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Jon DiRienzo
Bass guitar and vocals
Jon was born in a covered wagon travelling the Oregon Trail in the winter of (18)'98, He eventually found his way to Southern California where he's since played in many blues, jazz and country bands. |
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