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Judd Hoos

Judd Hoos is an American rock band based in Sturgis, South Dakota. The band's line up consists of Tyler Bills, Shane Funk (drums), Andy Young (guitar), Kiethan Funk, and Chase Huseby (bass).

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Judd Hoos
Judd Hoos playing in Sturgis on April 16, 2016.
Judd Hoos playing in Sturgis on April 16, 2016.
Background information
OriginSturgis, South Dakota, USA
GenresRock
Years active2004–present
LabelIndependent
Members
  • Shane Funk
  • Andy Young
  • Keithan Funk
  • Chase Huseby
Past members
  • Tyler Bills
  • Chris Hornick
  • Bob Zwart
  • Drew Lerdal
  • Zach Fronce
  • Devin Bills

Judd Hoos is an American rock band based in Sturgis, South Dakota.1 The band's line up consists of Tyler Bills (vocals and guitar), Shane Funk (drums), Andy Young (guitar), Kiethan Funk, and Chase Huseby (bass).2

The band represented South Dakota In the American Song Contest in 2022.3

The band released a new single "Dirty Work" on June 8, 2018.4 Their previous single, "Breathe In," charted 23 on the iTunes new rock single releases.56 "Breathe In," is a follow-up to their "Billboard" single released a year prior that charted 83 on the iTunes new rock single releases.78 "Billboard" is on the soundtrack to the 2016 film Tater Tot & Patton.9

History

Formation (2004)

The band formed when Bob Zwart left regional rock band Zwartè in 2004 to audition as a front man for a band being formed in Sturgis, South Dakota by Shane Funk and original guitarist, Drew Lerdal.10 Bob had been the drummer for Zwartè for 14 years and upon his departure recruited former Zwartè bassist Chris Hornick.1

Touring (2004-present)

The band's tour primarily includes shows in South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Colorado, Minnesota, and Iowa.11

Lineup change (2016)

In February 2016 Original front-man Bob Zwart retired from the band.12

Lineup change (2021)

In 2021 Chris Hornick retired from the band and added Chase Huseby and Keithan Funk.2

Management

In 2003 Judd Hoos signed with HomeSlice Artist Management,13 a subsidiary of the HomeSlice Group, an entertainment and media company that is the worldwide exclusive licensing agent11 of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Discography

The band independently released their debut album Best Intentions in 2007 that was later re-mastered and re-released in 2008 as Better Intentions.14 Better Intentions featured the band's singles "Best Intentions"15 and "Just Because."16 Their 2013 follow-up album titled Two17 featured their single "Stand Up"18 that received regional airplay thanks to a number of independent Program Directors at different radio stations across the Midwest. On July 7, 2015 the band released a single titled "Billboard" followed up by a new single titled "Breathe In" on May 6, 2016.5 The bands' single "House Party" was released on June 17, 2016 in conjunction with their EP release.19 Their latest full-length album Music In The Dark20 was released on June 2, 2017.

Studio albums

  • Better Intentions14
    • Released 2008
    • Label: Self-Released
  • Two17
    • Released 2013
    • Label: Self-Released
  • Music In The Dark20
    • Released 2017
    • Label: Self-Released

Singles

  • "Best Intentions" (2008)15
  • "Just Because" (2008)16
  • "Stand Up" (2013)18
  • "Billboard" (2015)7
  • "Breathe In" (2016)5
  • "House Party" (2016)19
  • "Dirty Work" (2018)4

Music videos

Year Video Director
2021 Numb Russ Hadden21
2021 Honest, Hey Chris Hornick22
2021 Wind Blows Chris Hornick23
2020 Lights On Chris Hornick24
2018 Say My Name Tyler Horner25
2017 Awake Paul Ryan26
2017 Breathe In Marc Linn27
2013 Stand Up Chris Hornick
2015 Billboard Marc Linn
References

References

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  2. "Black Hills band to compete on NBC's 'American Song Contest'".
  3. "Judd Hoos to represent SD on TV competition". Black Hills Pioneer. March 19, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
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  6. "Rock". Art of the Mix.
  7. "iTunes - Music - Billboard by Judd Hoos". iTunes. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015.
  8. "Rock". Art of the Mix.
  9. Kightlinger, Andrew; Weber, Forrest; Rothe, Jessica (January 1, 2000), Tater Tot & Patton, retrieved January 14, 2017
  10. "Regroup: Group to perform in Aberdeen, Webster". Aberdeen News.
  11. "Sturgis Chamber brings trademark management home". Black Hills Pioneer.
  12. "Remembering the great musicians of Dell Rapids: Part 2". www.argusleader.com. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
  13. "Judd Hoos returns to Chadron with appreciation concerts". The Chadron Record.
  14. "iTunes - Music - Better Intentions by Judd Hoos". iTunes. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015.
  15. "iTunes - Music - Best Intentions by Judd Hoos". iTunes. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015.
  16. "iTunes - Music - Just Because by Judd Hoos". iTunes. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015.
  17. "iTunes - Music - Two by Judd Hoos". iTunes. Archived from the original on October 8, 2013.
  18. "iTunes - Music - Stand Up by Judd Hoos". iTunes. Archived from the original on October 8, 2013.
  19. "Judd Hoos Hp - Single by Judd Hoos on Apple Music". iTunes. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
  20. Music in the Dark by Judd Hoos on Apple Music, June 2, 2017, retrieved September 11, 2017
  21. Judd Hoos (May 17, 2021), Numb - Judd Hoos - Official Music Video, retrieved May 17, 2021
  22. Judd Hoos (June 7, 2021), Honest, Hey - Judd Hoos - Lyric Music Video, retrieved June 7, 2021
  23. Judd Hoos (January 1, 2021), Wind Blows - Judd Hoos - OFFICIAL Music Video, retrieved January 1, 2021
  24. Judd Hoos (June 4, 2020), Lights On - Official Music Video - Judd Hoos, retrieved June 4, 2020
  25. Judd Hoos (May 7, 2018), Say My Name - Judd Hoos - Video, retrieved October 24, 2018
  26. Judd Hoos (November 10, 2017), Awake - Judd Hoos - Music Video [OFFICIAL], retrieved October 24, 2018
  27. Judd Hoos (May 5, 2017), Breathe In - Judd Hoos Video, retrieved September 11, 2017