Huckle Buck Highway
Classic Rock Favorites
Coming Up
- Fri, Oct 30 - McMinnville Grange, McMinnville 7p-10p (Backroad Sessions Duo, feat. Jaime Pichardo)
- Sat, Nov 14 - Half Penny, Salem 8p-11p
- Sat, Dec 19 - Oregon Garden Fireside Lounge, Silverton 8p-11p
- Sat, Jan 30, 2027 - Half Penny, Salem 8p-11p
- Sat, Feb 27 - 50th Annual Newport Seafood and Wine, Port of Newport 2p-3:30p
- Sat, Mar 6 - Half Penny, Salem 8p-11p
- Sat, Mar 20 - A Beer at a Time, Camas, Wa 7p-10p
Make sure and check out our Events Calendar for additional show information and dates.
Contact Us
Huckle Buck Highway
Classic Rock Favorites
Call or Text Lou Mickelson
(503) 991-2542
“The songs you know. The music you love. From the first dance to the last call.”
Who We Are
HUCKLE BUCK HIGHWAY
The songs you know. The music you love. From the first dance to the last call.
Huckle Buck Highway is a four-piece classic rock cover band bringing the songs you know by heart and can’t help but dance to! With members based in Oregon and Washington, the band brings decades of combined performance experience, seasoned musicianship, and a whole lot of personality to stages throughout the Pacific Northwest.
From neighborhood pubs and dance halls to festivals, weddings, and private celebrations, Huckle Buck Highway knows how to read a room and deliver the right mix of music for the occasion. Whether it’s a laid-back evening of familiar favorites or a packed dance floor, the band creates an atmosphere that keeps audiences engaged and the good times rolling.
With tight musicianship, strong vocals, and a crowd-pleasing repertoire, Huckle Buck Highway serves up timeless classics, dance-floor favorites, and rock anthems from artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Eagles, Bob Seger, the Rolling Stones, Linda Ronstadt, Fleetwood Mac, the Steve Miller Band, Bad Company, and Tom Petty. And with roots in outlaw country, don’t be surprised when a little Waylon or Merle finds its way into the mix!
More than just great music, Huckle Buck Highway understands what makes a successful event. The band works with venues and event organizers to create an entertaining experience that encourages guests to stay, dance, and come back for more.
Huckle Buck Highway provides professional sound equipment and lighting when needed, along with promotional materials and active social media support to help spread the word and build excitement for upcoming shows.
Ready to bring Huckle Buck Highway to your next event?
Let’s make it a night to remember! Contact us today to discuss your event and availability.
And don’t just take our word for it — visit our Testimonials page to hear what audiences and event organizers have to say!
Looking for a little more country?
Beginning January 2027, Huckle Buck Highway: The Backroad Sessions will offer an acoustic country duo show, perfect for intimate venues, wineries, private gatherings, and events where a smaller musical footprint is just the ticket!
And coming in summer 2027, Huckle Buck Highway will expand its offerings with a full-band country show, featuring an expanded lineup and a boot-scootin’ mix of classic country favorites and dance-floor hits.
One band, more ways to entertain! Contact us to find the perfect fit for your event.
Meet the Band
Lou Mickelson
Lead and Background Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Mandolin
Lou’s love of music began at a very young age, lying on the living room floor with headphones on, soaking up the sounds of her family’s record collection.
As a sophomore in high school, she took an interest in her dad’s beat-up guitar. With just a few lessons from her pastor, she soon found herself leading youth worship. But it wasn’t until she and three friends formed a quartet at church camp and spent a summer traveling throughout Northern California and the Bay Area, singing in churches along the way, that Lou truly discovered her voice.
Performing with several bands was a highlight of her college years, including the opportunity to open for Dave Brubaker, a popular Christian recording artist at the time, during a church fundraising event. Marriage and raising a family eventually took center stage, and music took a back seat for a while. But once the kids were older, the desire to perform came calling again. Lou jumped back in by joining the choir and worship team at Silverton First Baptist Church, and the rest, as they say, is history!
Lou’s musical influences are as diverse as the records she grew up listening to. From the outlaw country sounds of Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings to the classic rock of Kansas, Journey, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, her musical roots run deep. Add in family favorites like Jim Reeves, Elvis Presley, Buck Owens, and Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, and it’s easy to see where her love for a wide variety of music comes from.
In addition to fronting Huckle Buck Highway, Lou shares the stage with Jaime Pichardo in Huckle Buck Highway: The Backroad Sessions, an acoustic duo bringing country favorites to audiences in a more intimate setting. She also performs alongside her father-in-law, Alan Mickelson in Next of Kin, a longtime acoustic duo featuring country music and other timeless favorites.
From that little girl on the living room floor to the woman now leading Huckle Buck Highway, one thing hasn’t changed: there’s always been a soundtrack to Lou’s life. These days, she just gets to help make the music!
Brian Williams
Lead Guitar, Lead and Background Vocals, Sound
Huckle Buck Highway is at the heart of Brian’s current musical journey, giving him the opportunity to do what he loves most: play live music, share the stage with great musicians, and connect with audiences.
His passion for music began at age 16, when he started playing guitar and singing, and it has remained a constant throughout his life. After retiring in 2020, he began playing small solo gigs but quickly realized that his true happy place is performing with a band.
He also performs with Rock Steady, a Bad Company tribute band, and The Low Keys. His musical background includes being a founding member of Neverclaim, a Vancouver, Washington-based band formed in 2007, along with performing with Echoes of Yasgurs and Stormdog.
From his early days playing guitar and singing to his current work with Huckle Buck Highway, music has always been about the energy of live performance, the camaraderie of fellow musicians, and the joy of sharing great music with an audience.
Michael Contour
Bass, Background Vocals, Sound
Michael picked up the bass guitar in 2011 and has been holding down the low end for classic rock and blues rock bands ever since.
He got his early blues schoolin’ with Chickenbone Slim and the Biscuits, fronted by bluesman Larry Teves. The band held down a weekly gig entertaining the dinner crowd at Tasty Truck Tuesdays on Adams Avenue in San Diego. Each week brought a different guest guitarist or harmonica player into the mix, adding a fresh flavor to the music. Those experiences opened the door to more opportunities, including performances at the annual San Diego Harp Fest and Gator by the Bay.
In 2013, Michael headed east to Virginia, where he joined The Bell Hornets, a rock and blues power trio. Over the next six years, the band performed at numerous festivals throughout Virginia and North Carolina and opened for well-known regional acts on stages at Elmwood Park, Dr Pepper Park, and the Berglund Center. The Bell Hornets built a loyal following with their authentic take on ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s blues rock, delivered in the classic power trio tradition. In 2017, they even took their talents to Beale Street in Memphis to compete in the International Blues Challenge.
Michael made his next move in 2020, landing in Colorado, where he performed with Black Water Colorado, BadCo Colorado, Sammy Dee Morton, and other talented musicians.
Now calling Portland, Oregon, home, Michael continues to bring his signature low-end groove to classic rock, blues rock, and pop projects, most notably with Stormdog. His musical journey has now brought him aboard Huckle Buck Highway, where he’s adding a little country to his already impressive musical repertoire!
Keith Mikami
Drums, Background Vocals
Keith’s passion for music began at an early age when he first saw The Beatles perform on The Ed Sullivan Show. That groundbreaking performance was all it took for him to know he wanted to be a drummer. Ringo Starr remains a major influence on Keith’s playing style, musical approach, and sense of humor.
Over the years, Keith has performed extensively throughout the West Coast and Pacific Northwest, playing with numerous bands across a wide range of genres, including rock, pop, blues, R&B, soul, funk, contemporary Top 40, singer-songwriter, and even a little traditional country.
Keith’s drumming style is solid, tasteful, and never overplayed. He loves locking into the groove, laying down a strong foundation for the band, and supporting the vocalist with just the right dynamics and power when the music calls for it.
And in true Ringo fashion, Keith’s favorite quote says it all:
“I’ve got blisters on my fingers!”
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