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The Hell or High Water Band

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Good Tunes. Good Friends. Great Nights.

Who We Are

Hell or High Water is a New York City–based roots-rock band built for a good time. Blending classic rock, Americana, country, Irish favorites, jams and the occasional unexpected gem, HoHW brings a loose, energetic, sing-along spirit to every show. From neighborhood pubs and beach bars to charity events and packed parties, the band’s sets are all about good tunes, good friends and keeping the room moving. No two shows are quite the same—and that’s exactly the way we like it.

“It's like a night of bar hopping with John Lennon, Jerry Garcia and Keith Richards, with Bobby Dylan driving the limo. — overheard at a gig”

The Lineup

Meet The Band

Charlie Wolfe
Charlie Wolfe “The Wolfe”

The straw that stirs the drink. A classic blues harp road warrior, Charlie's harp brings the lightning to the HoHW thunder. 30+ years on with HoHW, keeping us well stirred.

Favorite Lyric“Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog”
Tom Wipf
Tom Wipf “Wipf”

Playing music since 1969 in the Catskills. Now 30+ years on with HoHW, hundreds of great gigs and awesome friendships — every show still feels like opening night.

Favorite Lyric“Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile”
Jack Moran
Jack Moran “Jack The Ripper”

Our master of the Stratocaster (and PRS…etc.). Blazing solos, fretboard fireworks and oh-so-soulful vocals to complete the package.

Favorite Lyric“Back home he'll always run to sweet Melissa”
Glenn McCready
Glenn McCready “Glenn Two N's”

The thunder from down under holds this chaos carnival together. Tasty bass lines and from-the-soul vocals, delivered full throttle every single show.

Favorite Lyric“Every night I have the strangest dreams”
Richie Araldi
Richie Araldi “Richie From The Bronx”

Our secret weapon — swings that rhythm like a ballroom dancer, with vocals that go next level. Drums, vocals, harmonies… the whole package.

Favorite Lyric“You wake up in the morning, hear the work bell ring”
James Quigley
James Quigley “Jim-aaaaaay”

The missing piece, found 30+ years ago. Blazing keys, big-time vocals, and the contagious energy that gets every room's toes tapping.

Favorite Lyric“Where the ocean kisses Ireland and the waves caress its shore”
Charlie Menduni
Charlie Menduni “Chuck”

First as drummer, now as guitarist — this crew has been Charlie's extended family for over 30 years. Friendship, music & laughter… this crew embodies it all.

Favorite Lyric“Gonna lay in the hot sun and roll a big fat one”
On Stage & Off

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