About
Los Angeles Side Hustle are an American roots trio, Marcus Watkins (guitars), Eric Holden (bass), and Bill Barrett (harmonica, vocals). We play the The American songbook (roots edition): Louis Jordan, Professor Longhair, Champion Jack Dupree, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Sonny Boy Williamson, Billie, Basie and Duke…
Bill Barrett
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Bill's career spans four decades performing and recording with artists such as: The L.A. Philharmonic, Natalie Merchant, Marc Ford (Black Crowes), Hazmat Modine, The Kronos Quartet, Gangbe Brass Band, Greg Ginn (Black Flag), and Nels Cline (Wilco).
Marcus Watkins
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Marcus has been a professional musician since age 15. He has traveled extensively, performing and recording with diverse artists, Including Rosie Flores, Nina Hagen, Johnny and David Hallyday, Lucinda Williams, The Blue Hawaiians, Josie Cotton and Eric Burdon. He’s been a decades long member of The Bonedaddys and Double Naught Spy Car.
Eric Holden
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Eric is currently with Austin legends The Arc Angels (Doyle Bramhall II, Charlie Sexton and Chris Layton).
He has traveled the planet for years with legendary artists like The BoDeans, Five For Fighting, Vertical Horizon, Shakira, and Josh Groban and has recorded and performed with such luminaries as Bela Fleck, Nina Hagen, Elton John, and John Williams.