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
The songs you know.
The music you love.
From the first dance to the last call.
Booking Inquiries:
Contact Lou Mickelson
(503) 991-2542
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.
Booking Inquiries: Call or Text Lou Mickelson
Meet the Band
Lou Mickelson
Lead and Background Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Mandolin
Lou’s love of music began at an early age, lying on the living room floor with headphones on, soaking up her family’s record collection.
By high school, she had picked up her dad’s beat-up guitar and was leading youth worship. A summer touring Northern California churches with a quartet helped her discover her voice, and performing with several bands became a highlight of her college years, including opening for popular Christian recording artist Dave Brubaker at a church fundraising event.
After taking time away from performing to raise a family, Lou returned to music through her church choir and worship team, eventually finding her way back to the stage.
Her musical influences span everything from Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings to Kansas, Journey, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, with a little Elvis, Buck Owens, and Herb Alpert thrown in for good measure!
In addition to fronting Huckle Buck Highway, Lou performs with Jaime Pichardo in Huckle Buck Highway: The Backroad Sessions, an acoustic country duo, and with her father-in-law, Alan Mickelson, in the longtime acoustic duo Next of Kin.
From that little girl on the living room floor to the woman 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 bass guitar in 2011 and has been providing the low end for blues and classic rock bands ever since.
His most notable collaborations include Chickenbone Slim and the Biscuits, The Bell Hornets, Sammy Dee Morton, and Stormdog.
The Bell Hornets headlined multiple music festivals on the East Coast, and they even competed in the annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee.
Michael's musical journey now brings him aboard Huckle Buck Highway, where he’s adding a little country flare 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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