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The Mother Hips

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THE MOTHER HIPS IN CONCERT:

San Francisco-based outfit The Mother Hips combines folk and indie rock elements to arrive at a relaxed, California-hued sound. In concert the band grooves their way through feel-good tunes like "Stoned Up the Road" and "Whiskey on a Southbound" with a carefree spirit that perfectly reflects their inebriating subject matter. Though they use a standard rock setup of guitar, bass, keys, and drums, The Mother Hips expertly move through a variety of styles – they’re just as likely to launch into a rollicking honky tonk breakdown as they are a finger-plucking folk tune. Whether they're performing chilled-out jams like "Channel Island Girl" or kicking things up a notch with "Desert Song", The Mother Hips always treat fans to a euphoric concert experience full of sunny Golden State vibes.  

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

The Mother Hips were formed in 1990 by a group students attending California State University, Chico. They cut their teeth playing a mix of covers and originals at campus parties, and before long they were a staple at clubs and venues throughout the region. They released their debut album Back to the Grotto in 1993, attracting attention from label execs and eventually signing with American Records, which boasted Johnny Cash, The Black Crowes, and Tom Petty at the time. Their 1995 sophomore album Part-Timer Goes Full was well-received by fans and critics, drawing the band out for extensive touring that helped bolster their growing fanbase. After parting ways with American Records the group relocated to San Francisco and self-released their 1998 album Later Days, a stripped-down, folk-influenced outing that marked a stylistic departure from their earlier rock-oriented sound. Aside from a brief hiatus in 2003-04 The Mother Hips remained prolific throughout the '00s, and in 2014 they released the album Chronicle Man, a critically acclaimed collection of recordings from their American Records days. Since then they've continued to bring their relaxed brand of hang-loose rock to fans around the country on tour. 

Reviews

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 8 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome

    by Eric on 5/30/22Crystal Bay Club Casino Crown Room - Crystal Bay

    Awesome show Haven’t seen the Mother Hips in a while. They really don’t get the recognition they deserve, they are a really good band .

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Show

    by G. on 11/12/193TEN Austin City Limits Live - Austin

    The Hips always put on a great show, this was no different. Always fun.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 6/12/18The Fillmore - San Francisco

    I went to see Jackie Green and discovered the Mother Hips. They were both great !!!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Mother hips at the filmore

    by Powskier on 6/12/18The Fillmore - San Francisco

    Good show a little slow at first but got rocking by the middle, loud and fast !

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Jackie Greene and The Mother Hips - fantastic !

    by KEHofs on 6/12/18The Fillmore - San Francisco

    Great show! Great crowd! Fillmore is such a fun place to see a show.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Mothuh Hips/Jackie Greene

    by iammuud on 6/12/18The Fillmore - San Francisco

    The Fillmore is always a terrific place to see a show; great vibe, old school, good sounds! Mother Hips were nothing short of excellent. We were not terribly familiar with their material and thoroughly enjoyed their performance. We will definitely seek them out and go again. Big Jackie Greene fans. The only disappointment is that Jackie's set was so short. He and his band were top notch and were the main reason we traveled to the Fillmore to see this show! Thx

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 11/19/13Bowery Ballroom - New York

    The Mother Hips are an amazing band to see! Great music talent and a fun stage presence. I'm already looking forward to the next opportunity to see them play live.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Motherhips Rock

    by MattyG3 on 7/15/09Mercury Lounge - New York

    It is amazing that more people do not know about this band. Their folk-rock sound is one of the best around, and their songs are catchy and sound great live! What a great group to see! The Mercury Lounge is also a great venue to see any group.