Washboard Hank has to be seen AND heard to be believed. A mere description of his Stradovarious Washboard and Fallopian Tuba would not do either contraption justice, and without sound/motion, you'd never quite imagine the music he makes. The man has licence plates and duck calls strapped to his chest, and a percussion hard hat on his head. He plays the banjo and a plumbing-tuba (with a kitchen sink for a bell) at the same time. He twangs about dinosaurs and sex-whips, asks if you've been "scrubbed on the washboard of the Lord," and somehow manages to meld Fulsom Prison Blues with Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.
"Washboard Hank, you're a world of class, you could play anywhere!"
- Rompin' Ronnie Hawkins
"Unforgettable on stage"
- Acoustic Guitar Magazine
"Ontario's most eccentric musician"
- Ottawa Citizen |
Ian Hillis is a magnificent entertainer, born and raised in Ireland. Ian’s impressive background as a comedian, singer and musician,
includes performing with Brook Benton, Vic Damone and Perry Como and has done television appearances on the BBC in England; CBC, Global and CHCH in Canada.
Audiences world wide have applauded Ian’s uncanny resemblance to Benny Hill and his characters, terrific wit and hilarious routines.
A dazzling production of comedy skits, hilarious songs, witty monologues, fun sight gags and audience interplay, is mixed with sensational dance numbers and all your favorite songs.
"Ian Hillis's impression of Benny Hill and the Irish Rovers is worth the admission price alone."
Round and About Entertainment – Toronto
"It can only be because of the vagaries and quirks of the entertainment industry that Ian Hillis has slipped through the cracks and not become a major star, for he has everything that it takes to become one."
Harry Currie - The Record - Conestogo |
