Hillstomp

Hillstomp
Playing at the Doug Fir Lounge in 2022
Background information
Origin	Portland, Oregon, United States
Genres	Alternative country, Punk blues

Hillstomp is an American punk blues duo consisting of Henry Hill Kammerer and John "Lord Buckets" Johnson from Portland, Oregon, ^[1] known for unique versions of traditional material and energetic live performances. They are also known for original material. Notable originals include "Northeast Portland 3AM", "Lucy's Lament" and "Graverobber's Blues". Hillstomp was featured in the third season of "Sons of Anarchy". Hillstomp has toured the US, and Europe since 2002.

In December 2005, their album The Woman that Ended the World was named Album of the Year by Portland alternative weekly Willamette Week .

Hillstomp credits R.L. Burnside as one of their biggest musical influences. They are considered to be forerunners in the modern two piece blues revival, along with the Black Keys, Doo Rag, and the White Stripes.

Discography

• 2005: One Word ^[2]
• 2005: The Woman That Ended the World ^[3]
• 2007: After Two But Before Five ^[4]
• 2010: Darker the Night
• 2014: Portland, Ore ^{[5] [6]}
• 2018: Monster Receiver ^[1]

References

1. "Marching forward". The Register-Guard. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
2. One Word - Hillstomp | Album | AllMusic , retrieved November 5, 2024
3. The Woman That Ended the World - Hillstomp | A... | AllMusic , retrieved November 5, 2024
4. After Two But Before Five - Hillstomp | Album | AllMusic , retrieved November 5, 2024
5. "Hillstomp returns to Bend". The Bulletin. January 30, 2015. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
6. Portland, Ore - Hillstomp | Album | AllMusic , retrieved November 5, 2024

External links

• Hillstomp's Website
• Interview with Hillstomp ^{[ permanent dead link ‍]}