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Known as "Bigdumbhick," Jeff Wall is a 6’7” 300lb plus, acoustic performer who blends Bluegrass, Blues, Country, and Folk with a unique sense of humor and deep storytelling. With four albums of original music, Jeff is a fearless entertainer who can switch from toe-tapping grooves to deep, emotional moments, all while keeping audiences laughing and engaged. Whether it’s a clean, family-friendly set or a more adult-oriented show, Jeff is easy to work with and ready to make your next event unforgettable. Book Jeff Wall for a night of original music, quirky covers, and a whole lot of heart.
For booking inquiries: Jeff is easy to work with, is mostly house-broken, has all the necessary sound equipment, and can tailor his set to suit any occasion—whether it’s a family-friendly performance or a more adult-oriented, humorous show. With tons of references and a commitment to making every gig unforgettable, Jeff Wall is ready to bring the groove to your next event. He would love the opportunity to come and entertain you and your guests, put a smile on everyone's face, and hopefully be able to continue to chase his lifelong dream of not starving to death.
Jeff@Bigdumbhick.com
VIDEO - FAMILY FRIENDLY SET - WDVX Knoxville, TN - The Blue Plate Special - 5 songs/23:14
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SHort BIO
A solo acoustic performer with a background in Bluegrass and Roots music, Singer-Songwriter-Storyteller Jeff Wall, the Bigdumbhick, lays down a groove so strong that it could break your Grandma’s hip. At 6’7”, and somewhere around 325lbs, he is an exceptionally large, and darkly hilarious entertainer, a giant Yeti-like bear of a man who loves naps, dogs, and stealing the occasional picnic basket. Residing in the Winston-Salem, NC area following a 20-year Navy career, he can often be found wandering aimlessly throughout the Southeastern United States with a beat-up Martin guitar and a bagful of stories.
“ “We had a great evening, with musician, songwriter, storyteller, and comedian Jeff Wall, also known as the Bigdumbhick, joining us in the studio. It had been a long time since we have laughed that hard. Bigdumbhick is big and talented, his songs are funny, sad, smart and catchy.
Good Stuff”
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VIDEO - Full performance - THe Ramkat, winston-salem, nc
7 Songs/42:20
MEDIUM Bio
JJeff Wall, known to many as the "Bigdumbhick," has spent his life defying expectations. At 6'7" and weighing in at more than 300 pounds (much 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.
A 20-year Navy veteran, Jeff has lived all over the country and traveled the world, but it’s the Southeastern United States that he calls home. Drawing influences from Bluegrass, Country, Blues, Folk, and even a bit of Honky-Tonk, Jeff’s music is an eclectic mix of heartfelt storytelling and dark humor. His songs, often both humorous 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)” nad “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 sometimes 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.
For booking inquiries: Jeff is easy to work with, has all the necessary sound equipment, and can tailor his set to suit any occasion—whether it’s a family-friendly performance or a more adult-oriented, humorous show. With tons of references and a commitment to making every gig unforgettable, Jeff Wall is ready to bring the groove to your next event.
Jeff@Bigdumbhick.com
“From the main stage during a Drive-By Truckers show:
”Earlier I went upstairs and I saw Jeff Wall, he calls himself Bigdumbhick and you know... he’s really big, and he’s undeniably kind of a hick, but there ain’t nothing dumb about that motherf**ker, he’s smarter than I could ever dream of being, and he writes really great songs and he has gotten So. F**king. Good.
I was up there, and I was laughing my ass off, and several times I had tears in my eyes, and I was so blown away and I’m so proud of him.”
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BIO - 444 Words
Jeff Wall is the Bigdumbhick, a solo acoustic singer-songwriter-storyteller from the Winston-Salem area of North Carolina. At 6’7” and more than 300lbs (much more) , it is easy to understand the “Big” part. The “Dumb” part is easy too. Look at him, he just looks dumb. Big and Dumb, just the way your Mama always liked them. He looks like Lennie Small with a little tiny guitar in his hands …but he knows who Lennie Small is and you’re probably going to have to go look that up, so maybe he’s not as dumb as he looks. Nobody could be as dumb as he looks,
Originally from Middle Tennessee, he joined the Navy at age 18 in order to see the world and find someone to date that he wasn’t kin to. He spent the next 20 years traveling the world meeting, breaking bread, and playing music with people from just about every imaginable point of the political, religious, and social spectrum. He is not nearly as big of a “Hick” as he might try to lead you to believe.
Upon retiring from the Navy, he settled in North Carolina where he would continue to play music at every possible opportunity. In his mid-50’s, looking at the current health of the music industry, he noticed that over-50, “you-kids-get-the hell-off-of-my-lawn”, AARP/Medicare demographic was being largely ignored and sorely under-represented.
This was his audience. These are people with disposable income. He could make tens of dollars playing his original songs for these people.
… Ok, so maybe he has earned that “Dumb” part of his stagename honestly.
Somehow, for reasons neither his wife nor any other sane person can possibly fathom, it has all seemed to work out. He is an incredibly unique, gifted, and darkly hilarious performer with a right hand that lays down a groove so strong that your grandmother could break a hip to it. His sardonic, self-deprecating use of humor serves as the perfect candy coating to help to make that dark and bitter pill of human existence just a bit easier for us all to swallow. One moment he will have an audience crying with laughter, and then he will unexpectedly sucker-punch them with something extremely raw and personal, and cause eyes to well up with tears - this time for a completely different reason.
He is authentic (whatever the hell that means) This is not a stage persona. This is not an act. What you see is what you get. There's no pretense, no posturing, no bullshit. Well, maybe a little bullshit, but still, he’s real. He is what he is and he ain’t ashamed of it.
Jeff@Bigdumbhick.com
“He’s giant, he’s awesome, he’s the most eloquent hillbilly around... His songs and guitar playing are amazing, as is his hat! Buy his stuff, book shows and most importantly, love everybody and don’t be a dick!”
Jeff@Bigdumbhick.com
Technical Stuff
RATES: Reasonable. 2hr minimum. We will try to work out something that is mutually satisfactory.
STAGE PLOT:
- House PA
- 115v power for Pedal board and Fishman Loudbox Acoustic Amp.
- XLR or 1/4” line out to front of House
- Stage Monitors would be appreciated, but are not a requirement
- Whatever Stage Lighting that can be provided by the venue
- My PA
- If I’m using my own sound equipment, all I need is a regular 115v household outlet, and I don’t have to have that.
- I have a number of different PA options depending upon venue size
1. Fishman Loudbox Mini 60W Acoustic Combo Amp (Vox and Guitar)
2. JBL EON ONE 300W with Yamaha MG10XU mixer
- I usually perform seated and provide my own chair.
MERCH & TIPS:
- I make use of a tip jar at most performances
- I sell a variety of Merch. - T-Shirts, Stickers, Posters, books, CDs
- I keep 100% of all Merch sales unless previous arrangements have been made.
PROMOTION:
- I can provide 11x17’ promotional posters if requested.
- I will do whatever I can to assist in promotion of the event. Radio/Press, etc
CONTENT:
- I am primarily a solo performer, but I can put a duo or trio together if desired.
- I can organize an In the Round with two other songwriters if that is desired
- By default, all shows are Family Friendly unless other arrangements have been made with management.
- I tend to play mostly original material, with the occasional cover. I can play more of an equal mix of originals and covers if so requested.
““Jeff Wall is big, hairy, occasionally profane, and about the most fun performer you’ll ever see. What might surprise you is the amount of heart and honesty there is in his music. His material is funny, irreverent and sometimes startlingly moving”.”
“As a shop owner who hosted you, you were a gem to have and we proudly sport your shirts, stickers etc everywhere we can. ”
“”If you get a chance to see Jeff, don’t miss it. Early songs brought nervous laughter, but by the end of the show there were belly laughs and a sing along. His lyrics are clever and his stories are unique... and true. Authenticity is hard to find these days, but I found it yesterday and it was wearing bib overalls.” ”
“”As a true believer in great music, I have seen him render an entire novel with only a worn-out guitar and a shaky voice. He’s the real deal.””
“fantastic story teller, natural comedian and authentic human being. There’s no guessing what’s on his mind and his original songs will make you laugh, cry and blush at the same time.”
“”I loved his stuff. I laughed my butt off and occasionally was mortified ...he crosses lines and doesn’t care one bit. That’s why he’s so friggin’ authentic.” ”
“With solid storytelling and a fine sense of humor, this man and a guitar will entertain anyone within earshot.”
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