FEATURING
David Hane: Lead Vocals, Guitar | Michael Edge: Bass, Vocals
Julian Cochran: Lead Guitar, Pedal Steel Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

"This Gram Parsons-loving band of weekend warriors knows their country music, and it's not the kind you hear on the radio much anymore. Merle Haggard, George Jones, Buck Owens and the Rolling Stones' forays into twang are the obvious starting points for the group's original tunes, while their history as a classic country and rock n' roll cover band (sets include covers from everyone from Steve Earle to Lou Reed) provides plenty of well-worn and time-tested material for audiences to sing along with."

- From "Sound Bites: Music Reviews" from the Columbia Free Times, July 12-18, 2006

"Devils in Disguise used to be known as a pretty cool little cover band (Gram Parsons, Warren Zevon, Steve Earle, Stones, Lou Reed, Johnny Irion and more). They've now branched out and are writing some excellent original songs (check out their latest EP, available online and at their shows). Like most good bands, they are at their best when they play live.”

- Mark Lyvers, aka Uncle Gram, host of WUSC’s “Red Bank Bar and Grill” show

"Columbia, S.C.-based four-piece Devils in Disguise started life in the late '90s as a covers band (offering their take on songs by Zevon, Earle and Reed--Lou, not Jimmy) with the name Gunrack. Coiniciding with the change in moniker, the band started incorporating original country-jam material, positioning them as a cross between spiritual godfather Gram Parsons and Widespread Panic.

- From "Get Out: Music worth leaving the house to hear this week," from the Independent Weekly, February 23, 2005

About the Band / History Of

Devils in Disguise takes you back to a point in time where the honky-tonk business was nothing more than a reflection of everyday life, slapback was the preferred echo chamber on the radio and dusty streets led dual-ply tires down new journeys of discovery, heartache, joy and sadness.  Chrome seemed to shine a little brighter in the sun and folks always threw up a hand to say "howdy" as you passed.  In this modern, high fa-lutin' world in which we live, the boys of Devils in Disguise want to take you on a journey, described my the master himself as "a place where people like to sit around and listen."  Songs reminiscent of Gram Parsons, the Everly Brothers, George Jones, Merle Haggard, the Rolling Stones' early '70's work and a few others pop up on the radar when the band plays shows.  Sure, they don't have any problems with the more modern influences and technologies in life -- vacuum tubes and e-lectronic guitars are part of the band's equipment list along with a beaten-up Winnebago for haulin' all that heartache from one show to the next.  Transistors and modern-day technologies may have passed some of these boys by, but they've become quite proficient at communicating via e-lectronic mail, so drop them a message to let them know how much you like old-time honky tonk music, songs about life, love, lost love and the ever-constant battle with one's demons of the past and future.

A history of the band shows that lead singer David Hane and guitarist Julian Cochran, who also are lucky enough to be related as in-laws (no first cousins, thank you very much), started the band in the mid-1990's and played with a few other fellas under the name Gunrack.  Thanks to the hard work of their good friend and clever wordsmith Bryan, Gunrack developed a following from folks who "believed in the right to bare arms."  Frequent performances at the local saloons and watering holes along the back roads of South Carolina followed, along with the occasional showcase gig at the local antique tractor pull.  Drummer Mickey Weeks joined the lineup at some point during the sordid history of Gunrack and played with the band on a regular basis. 

Devils in Disguise started in early 2003 as the band went through a significant personnel restructuring and bassist Michael Edge joined the group.  A change of name was needed as the boys were searching for a new label that could define the new versatility of the band.  The new name got the OK and was a true nod of the hat to early country and rock pioneer Gram Parsons.  It was at this point that the boys decided it was time to write some of their own songs about heartache and hard livin'.  The boys started taking showers at least once per week.  $20 suits were purchased at the local thrift stores in an attempt to clean up their looks as well.  The term "regalia" started popping up on a regular basis as roach-killer boots were shined and polished prior to live shows.  In 2005, drummer Mickey Weeks had to cut back on his time to follow other commitments, so the band currently uses a rotating list of drummers, including Mickey (when he can play), Randy Danny, VP of Foul Country Records and drummer for the world-famous Danny Family of Atlanta, GA, and wünder-kid, drummer extraordinaire Albert Andres from Durham, NC.

In the harsh reality of this modern world, Devils in Disguise are nothing more than a group of weekend warriors who love to spread the gospel of country soul in a modern world of rap, remixes and raves.  The boys just can't give it up though.  It is part of who they are.  Country soul doesn't draw much, but it does leave a stamp on the heart.  So take my advice and ya'll come on out to church sometime.  Put your ears and dancin' shoes on before you show up and let the boys do the rest.

For more information about booking or to view a list of venues where we have performed in the past two years, CLICK HERE.