Warner E. Hodges in Newcastle upon Tyne

Warner E. Hodges is an American guitarist and songwriter, raised in Nashville and best known as a founding member of Jason & the Scorchers. His hard-edged country rock helped shape records including Fervor and Lost & Found, as well as songs such as “White Lies” and “Golden Ball and Chain.” His solo catalogue includes Centerline and Gunslinger. Warner E. Hodges played Jason & the Scorchers’ recurring Christmas shows at Nashville’s Exit/In and toured extensively with the band in the United States and Europe. After beginning his solo recording career, he took his own guitar-led band through clubs and theatres, particularly in Britain. He has also toured as a member of Dan Baird and Homemade Sin.