Hobo Jones and the Junkyard Dogs

Hobo Jones and the Junkyard Dogs

Hobo Jones and the Junkyard Dogs are a UK skiffle-punk band associated with the term “Skunk”, a blend of skiffle and punk. The core line-up is Hobo Jones on tea chest bass, banjo and gob iron, Miser Bill on guitar and kazoo, and Wino Tyrone on washboard, pots, pans and kitchen sink. The band plays a comic, high-energy style built around originals and reworked covers, and is known for fast-paced banter between songs.

Style and performance

The band presents itself as a comedy act as much as a music group, with a reputation for humorous stage patter and an energetic live show. Its repertoire includes very broad skiffle versions of songs, and it performs in a range of settings from small pubs and busking spots to large outdoor festival stages. The band also appears in tattered suits and top hats as part of its stage image.

Career and appearances

Hobo Jones and the Junkyard Dogs support acts including The Levellers, Dr. & The Medics, Chas & Dave, and Bad Manners. They win the Maidstone Busker’s Festival and play a number of UK festivals, including Run To The Sun, VW Expo, The Bath & West Bike Show, The Ragged Hedge Festival, Larmer Tree Festival, Endorse-It In-Dorset Festival, Beautiful Days Festival, and the Avalon stage at Glastonbury Festival. Their live work gives them a reputation as a regular festival attraction in the UK.