The Hillbilly Moon Explosion are a European band who just came to the US to play their own unique version of Rockabilly to Americans.

They've long held the US in their hearts. Way back in 2006 they traveled to San Diego to record an album 'All Grown Up' with producer Mark Neill (Black Keys).

Since then they've become a viral phenomenon, with their 'My Love For Evermore' inspiring myriad tattoos, cover versions, 7" pressings and sixteen million Youtube views.

That track was their first duet with Mark 'Sparky' Phillips, the wayward singer from Welsh psychobilly band Demented Are Go. His well-worn vocals contrasting with the sultry Emanuela Hutter made the pairing one that had to be repeated on their next two albums.

Now they are to release a whole album of duets with Sparky, tellingly titled The Sparky Sessions. It includes "Jackson" and the "My Love For Evermore" vinyl and video hit. Seven new tracks are added to the previous Sparky collaborations.

Tonight (April 10th) they embark on a 11-day west coast tour, concluding at the renowned 'Viva Las Vegas' Rockabilly Festival on April 20th.

Sparky however will remain a mystery for Americans. He's barred from the country after multiple arrests and jail terms during earlier Demented Are Go US tours. (see story HERE)

The Hillbilly Moon Explosion are comprised of two Englishmen living abroad - Oliver Baroni, double bass & vocals, and Duncan James, guitar; a French drummer Sylvain Pettitte, and their captivating Italian/Swiss chanteuse, Emanuela Hutter. Their home town is Zurich in Switzerland.

USA TOUR DATES:

with Lara Hope & The Ark-Tones and The Delta Bombers (Select dates):

4/10 - Oakland CA - Starline Social Club - TICKETS

4/11 - San Jose CA - The Ritz - TICKETS

4/12 - Santa Ana CA - Yost Theatre - TICKETS

4/13 - Lancaster CA - VFW Post 300 - TICKETS

4/14 - Riverside CA - Romano's Concert Lounge - TICKETS

4/16 - San Diego CA - Soda Bar - TICKETS

4/18 - Scottsdale AZ - Pub Rock Live - TICKETS

4/19 - Bullhead City AZ - Lazy Harry's

4/20 - Las Vegas NV - Viva Las Vegas Festival