Huckle Buck Highway is a high-energy country and classic rock band with members based across Washington and Oregon, bringing a familiar, crowd-pleasing sound to stages throughout the Pacific Northwest. Formed by seasoned musicians with decades of live performance experience, the band has quickly earned a reputation for delivering professional, dynamic shows at bars, festivals, private events, and community venues.

Their performances are tailored to match the vibe of each room — whether it’s a packed dance floor ready to rock or a lively outdoor crowd craving country and southern rock. With members who’ve opened for major acts like LeAnn Rimes, Lee Ann Womack, Dave Brubaker, and Savoy Brown, Huckle Buck Highway brings top-tier talent and stage presence to every show.

Known for tight musicianship, powerful vocals, and a setlist built to keep audiences moving, the band blends modern country hits, line dance favorites, timeless classics, and upbeat rock anthems into a show that feels like a party from start to finish. Their influences span Merle Haggard, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, and Brooks & Dunn to Lynyrd Skynyrd, CCR, The Eagles, Bob Seger, The Rolling Stones, Steve Miller Band, Bad Company, Rick Springfield, and Nirvana — ensuring there’s something for everyone.

Huckle Buck Highway provides full sound support, promotional materials, and active social media engagement to help drive attendance. With a growing fan base and a reputation for consistent, high-impact performances, they’re a reliable choice for venues looking to boost turnout, keep guests engaged, and create unforgettable nights.

Huckle Buck Highway is:

* Lou Mickelson, founding member (lead and BG vocals, rhythm guitar, mandolin), had the privilege of opening for Dave Brubaker, a very popular Christian recording artist while home from college one year. While playing with Two of a Kind in Los Angeles, the college she attended hired her band to perform on the Queen Mary when it was docked there. She also played the Willamette Valley and southern Washington sharing lead and BG vocals and playing rhythm guitar with The Kenny Sears Band, pre-Covid and Next of Kin, an acoustic daughter/father-in-law duo.

* Brian Evola (lead and BG vocals, lead guitar) teamed up with Lou in March of 2021. His background includes touring the east coast and mid-west with Chris Blair and the Bullseye Band and opening for Yankee Grey, Chad Brock, Shane Minor, LeAnn Rymes, Lee Ann Womack, and Chely Wright. He also toured the south with other bands such as Phaze III, Hank Bird Band, and Owl Creek Band, just to name a few.

* David Stump joined the band in December of 2023 to fill the full-time bassist roll. While studying at Arizona State University (ASU), he had the privilege of collaborating with exceptional musicians hailing from diverse corners of the country. Among them was a frontman from Savoy Brown, along with other luminaries celebrated for their contributions to blues, jazz, reggae, R&B, and country. Making his way back to Oregon to start a family, he reconnected with college buddies and began playing with many different musicians in the Salem area eventually landing on the Huckle Buck Highway.

* Robert Lasco landed the drum throne in January 0f 2026 to fill the drummist position. Robert grew up playing drums in church. His musical career started by recording a full-length album and touring the states as the drummist for Fallstar. He has enjoyed playing with various local artists both in the studio and in live shows.

*Austin Church (keys, and lead and background vocals). More to come!

Huckle Buck Highway will supply professional sound equipment and lighting unless your facility is already set up for that. Reach out and schedule your event today–you will NOT be disappointed! Be sure and check out the Testimonials link to read what people are saying about their exceptional performances!