The CYPRESS CREEK Band

	Formed in the fall of 1991, The Cypress Creek Band,
named for an Eastern Arkansas recording studio, is a 
unique blend of musicians from a wide range of musical
styles and backgrounds.  Five business and government 
officials have come together in a group to produce some
of the most fun and danceable party music in the Mid-South
area.

	The present lineup of the band has been together
since 1997.  Jay Hughes (bass and lead vocals), Matthew 
Kelley (keyboards and vocals), John West (guitar and vocals), 
Craig Jones (guitar and lead vocals), and Ben Story (drums 
and lead vocals) are five classic rock 'n roll afficionadoes 
who will not let the timeless classics of the 50's, 60's, and 
70's be put in the closet.  

        In 1995 the band had the privilege of being 
the opening act for rockabilly legend Ronnie Hawkins and 
his band, the Hawks.  Ronnie Hawkins and the original Hawks 
played all over Arkansas before moving to Canada in the 
early '60s.  The original Hawks later moved to New York, 
backed up Bob Dylan, and became THE BAND.  

	The highlight of the band's career occurred in October,
1997, when it had the distinct privilege of backing up
music legend Levon Helm (of THE BAND) during a performance 
for Levon's homecoming celebration in Marvell, Arkansas.  
Levon was an original member of the Hawks.  THE BAND is 
a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  Levon asked Cypress 
Creek to play with him for his homecoming celebration. Since that 
date, Cypress Creek has played for every Marvell homecoming 
celebration which is held in October of each year. 

	If you have ever wondered what happened to that great 
rock 'n roll you grew upon, check out The Cypress Creek
Band.  Bring your dancing shoes.






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