Humor with a Groove
What does that mean? What kind of music do you play?
Well, I have tested positive for Acoustic Rock, Bluegrass, Country, Blues, and Folk.
My original music has been described as everything from “a 3-chord dick joke” to “A suicide note with a tempo”.
I think I fall somewhere in the middle of those two extremes.
photo by David Hutchinson
Jeff Wall (aka Bigdumbhick)
Singer-Songwriter-Storyteller
Jeff Wall, known to many as the "Bigdumbhick," has spent his life defying expectations. At 6'7" and weighing in at more than 300 pounds (a lot more), the self-proclaimed “Yeti of Americana Music” has a personality as large as his stature—and the talent to match.
A native of Lebanon, TN a small town just 30 years east of Nashville, He comes from a long line of alcoholics, musicians, and alcoholic musicians. His great-grandfather played fiddle and banjo, and was acknowledged throughout the county for his mastery at emptying a whiskey bottle. Anyone can be a drunk, but when you are officially recognized as The Town Drunk, That’s when you know that you have reached the pinnacle of your chosen profession.
The great grand apple didn’t fall too far from that particular tree.
A 20-year Navy veteran, Jeff has lived all over the country and traveled the world, but it’s North Carolina and the Southeastern United States that he now calls home. Drawing influences from Bluegrass, Country, Blues, Folk, and even a bit of Reggae, Jeff’s music is an eclectic mix of heartfelt storytelling and dark humor. His songs, often both hilarious and deeply moving, resonate best with an older audience that’s seen a thing or two. He is a fearless performer, sucking you in with comedic songs about the injustices of aging (“Erectile Dysfunction Blues”, “I Love Every Bone in Her Body (Except for His)” and “Love Everybody and Don’t Be a Dick”) and then sucker-punching you with songs that are raw, deep, and moving, (“Choices”, “I’m Not Here”, “New Wayfaring Strangers”) often causing your jaw (and occasionally a few tears) to hit the floor.
A man of many surprises, his live show is a one-of-a-kind experience. He’s a natural performer, usually seen in his signature bib-overalls (if wearing anything at all), delivering his songs with a no-BS authenticity that has earned him a dedicated following. What you see is what you get: no pretense, no posturing—just an incredibly talented, down-to-earth guy who loves to make people laugh, think, and feel.
With four albums under his belt, and currently working on number five, Jeff has been gaining recognition as a standout singer-songwriter in the Americana scene. Whether it’s a solo acoustic performance or a full-band show, The Bigdumbhick brings a unique blend of humor, heart, and groove to every stage he graces.
Family Friendly Show - WDVX Blue Plate SPecial, Knoxville TN
contact: Jeff@Bigdumbhick.com
adult late night show - Hatch Camp Art Farm, Clayton, GA
Video by Jim Sloan
““With the inhibitions and filters of a toddler, Jeff is a fantastic songwriter and charismatic performer. Highly entertaining songs and stories flow from him in an endless stream, and if he doesn’t make you think, and laugh out loud, you should put your phone down and pay attention.” ”