Honky tonk music is a style of piano playing related to ragtime, but emphasizing rhythm more than melody or harmony. The style evolved in response to an environment where the pianos were often poorly cared for, tending to be out of tune and having some nonfunctioning keys. Such honky tonk music was an important influence on the formation of the boogie-woogie piano style, as indicated by Jelly Roll Morton's 1938 record "Honky Tonk Music" and Meade Lux Lewis's big hit "Honky Tonk Train Blues." Lewis recorded the latter many times from 1927 into the 1950s, and the song was covered by many other musicians, including Oscar Peterson. The twelve-bar blues instrumental "Honky Tonk" by the Bill Do ...
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Melodramatic drinking song. Voice, piano, strings. Resignation of being "caught in a trap, with no way back" from the life of alcohol dependancy. Would suit downbeat barroom scene of regret or other alcohol related situations. Could also suit lonley drunken scenes. Male Vocals, Blues, Honky Tonk
This down home barroom track combines catchy bass riffs, acoustic guitar, honkytonk piano and organ to create the perfect southern groove for commercials, promos, comedy and reality TV. funky, open road, getaway, vacation, route 66, melodic bass George Jones Hank Williams Fats Domino honky tonk, Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
Blazing HOT Dixieland ensemble, mid-tempo cakewalk, featuring trumpet, clarinet, piano and slide trombone solos, climatic build with slow sexy Sax tag at end. excellent for travel shows, perhaps a riverboat, casino, New Orleans scene needing a spicy underscore or film credits. Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
Right off the bat, you know you're in for a treat. Funky R&B tinged blues are wrapped around the take you anywhere quality that is Lauren Anderson's multi octave vocal skills. Upbeat blues song about perseverance. Features female vocals and horns. Female Vocals, Blues, Honky Tonk
Blazing HOT Mid Fast tempo, Dixieland jam featuring piano bogie intro, trumpet and slide trombone with acoustic bass, brush snare and tambourine. excellent for openers, transitions, travel shows, perhaps a New Orleans scene needing that spicy intro, transition and underscore. Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
driving rocking motivational spirited pulsating rhythmic bright vibrant pounding hard hitting grooving edgy sprightly lively fun friendly outgoing purposeful happy energetic blues with rock piano great for internet radio corporate mall music ringtones live show honky-tonk line dancing elevator music, Male Vocals, Country, Country Blues
Fast, lively Piano Blues, Historical sounding, with elements of Blues, Ragtime, Swing and Jazz, Full band enters later,, Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
Dark haunting bluesy with a touch of ragtime drum loop and piano driven piece great instrumental piece for mystery tv & movies or halloween horror or steven king type themes, Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
As the title suggests, a quick blast of boogie-woogie, high energy with a sense of "cool," in the style of Fats Domino. This song just SMACKS of FUN! This song just SMACKS of FUN! It's a swingy, bouncy, Reminiscent of the 1930s and 1940s songs, Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
Positively-motivated boogie blues with a playful piano, cheerful brass, bass guitar and drums. Well-suited for funny themes and events! Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
Cheerful blues / jazz with a playful piano, pop brass, bass guitar and an easygoing beat. Radiates cheerfulness and an easygoing atmosphere. Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
stirring seven letter note short and sweet goodbye that's all she wrote driving bluesy swinging rocking piano uptempo edgy rhythmic country sad blues male vocal Ala Ronnie Milsap good for internet radio corporate mall music phone hold music ringtones movie and television vocal feature and background, Male Vocals, Blues, Country Blues
Hot and Sassy uptempo Blues shuffle, piano, guitar, sax, trombone, bass, drums. Tasty opening or transition for TV restaurant commercials, Food Shows, Bars, cookouts, Travelogue productions with a blues theme. Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
A sultry, steamy, bluesy tune delivered in hope of achieving a late-night liaison. Troy evokes a retro late night cocktail lounge flavor, and shows his blues influences in this tune. A great guitar solo, hammond organ, nice background vocals. Evokes great jazz/blues songs of the 40's/50's, Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
Here's a slow piano trio blues - just dripping with blues vibe. This sets a mood from start to finish. Suitable for source or underscore. This is an instrumental version of "Moonlight Love Affair" under artist Troy Kline. Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
A sultry, steamy, bluesy vocal tune delivered in hopes of a late-night liaison. Troy Kline evokes retro cocktail lounge flavor and shows his blues influences in this tune. A great guitar solo, hammond organ, piano solo nice background vocals. Like great jazz/blues songs of the 40's/50's. Atmosphere, Male Vocals, Blues, Honky Tonk
Swinging, uptempo stride solo piano. Fun and energetic, well suited for period films, kids' productions, lounge settings, ballroom dance scenes and old footage. Comedy scenes, children ad campaigns, exciting confident, positive, uplifting, cruising the highway, documentary, tourism, vibrant, Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
A short, simple, bluesy track arranged for three smooth acoustic guitars. Universal vibe works well with laid back and cool film scenes, simple family advertising, and other multi purpose media and entertainment. Also great for period pieces and documentaries. Instrumental, Blues, Chicago Blues
Smoking acoustic blues ensemble behind sexy female vocalist who can't resist a guy's eyes. Driving upbeat rhythm with great guitar work and classic jazzy bluesy piano solo. Perfect for any scene needing sexual energy, when eyes first meet, on a hot date, or in a bar or lounge. Female Vocals, Blues, Honky Tonk
Cutting edge retro cool that's what it is! Stray Cats but hipper with a unique lyric and great live feel. Just right for live noisy club scenes, retro 50's nostalgia, radio spots TV movies and more, Male Vocals
Swaggering and tough as nails cool, this blues rock shuffle is in the style of The Black Keys and features catchy guitar riffs, inspired lead guitar and a hooky chorus melody. Electric 6 Dirtbombs Yeah Yeah Yeahs Interpol The Libertines Arctic Monkeys Bloc Party Franz Ferdinand The Datsuns, Instrumental, Rock, Blues Rock
A slow honky tonk solo piano blues in the style of the great tin pan alley era blues composers, Billie Holiday, Harold Arlen, Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington. Recorded on a natural sounding parlor piano (see below), Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
This quirky, fun, honkytonk southern blues rock track has a great party vibe and features bottleneck slide guitar melody, honky tonk piano, bari sax, and upright bass and funky drums. Great for comedies! Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
New Orleans flavored, plain and simple, boogey blues band consisting of a little bit of gumbo funky steady drums, Upright Bass, and Dr John type finger licking licks on an old baby grand piano. Has the feel and vibe of the late 1950's, but still will work well for current TV shows, Ads, Promos, etc. Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
One cool dude tickling the ivories in a small Smoky Blues piano bar. Sets a sophisticated, laidback, sipping on a cold brew in a dimly lit Chicago hole in the wall nightclub that's only known by the local yokels. The mood is good, and the vibe is calm, classic, and timeless. Sit back, relax, enjoy. Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
One cool dude tickling the ivories in a small smokey Blues piano bar. Sets a sophisticated, laidback, sipping on a cold brew in a dimly lit Chicago hole in the wall nightclub that's only known by the local yokals. The mood is good, and the vibe is calm, classic, and timeless. Sit back, relax, enjoy. Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
Totally a ton of fun in a big brown bottle! New Orleans style party vibe and feel. Good times, good friends, good food and good drink. Let's get together and celebrate life like it's New Year's Eve, Mardi Gras, and your birthday, because any day and everyday is a great day to be with you! Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
Rockin' honky tonk blues that makes you feel like you are dancing stomping drinking and having fun in a Barrelhouse! Features a honky tonk piano and a rockin' guitar! Ideal for TV, Movies and Ads that have a bar room scene. Male Vocals, Blues, Honky Tonk
A mid-tempo electric blues shuffle “Texas-style”. It features drums, bass, and 5 electric guitars. Line dancing in a honky-tonk, or heading down the road on a bike, car, or truck. Great track for commercials, source music, or travel documentaries. Good times! Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
Organ combo jazz shuffle with cool vocal and jazz blues guitar. This track is reminiscent of the sound heard in clubs and lounges in the early sixties. Male Vocals, Jazz, Jazz Rock
Powerful Blues Instrumental complete with Horns! And blues Piano! Underlying instrumental to "LA New Years Blues". Perfect for pulsating presentations and grand entrances! Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
This acoustic piano solo has a lot of energy and an original bluesy-country feel. You could use this for a variety of video or Youtube applications... even ringtones. The solo is very melodic and combines chordal and single note combinations. Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
Old cowboy Wild West style saloon bar piano. Jolly and sing-a-long style. Great for creative character ads, comedy, history or duocumentary. Features pub style tack piano. 30sec commercial, Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
Soulful and Bluesy solo piano soundtrack great for theme title opening or ending credits, with a Southern Jazzy melodic flavor lends itself to Cooking Show, Travel, Leisure, Blues Hot Spots. Film and or Television background music sound bed. Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
Southern Blues Piano Rock with Bluesy feel, Great background Bar music for Smokey Club scenes, Westerns, Theme Park Adventures, Cooking Show with a Southern twist Features Acoustic Piano, Electric Bass and Drums. Soul Americana Southern Rock. Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
That good old Boogie Woogie honky tonk piano music that never fails to get your feet tapping. Played in roadhouses, juke joints and honky tonks through the 40's and 50's this music was the background sound to dancing, drinking, gambling and pimping. Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
Acoustic piano, bass, electric guitar and drums play improvised arrangement inspired by traditional jazz and blues. Suggested to underscore scenes of leisure, partying, celebration and lighthearted friendly gatherings. Key of E, 73 bpm, Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
This song has that winding down essance to it and you get the distinct feeling that this walking guitar melody is calmly trying to tell us something... its a strangely soothing and somehow familiar tune to you Cool with accenting precussion sounds to fill the mood, Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
Dancin' Shoes is a fun rock blues tune, with a down home southern feel to it. It would fit well in TV, Film, Commercials, Advertisements, or Webisodes in a bar scene, car chase, getaway, or any partying southern lifestyle type scene. Electric Slide Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass, and Drums. Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
Real and rowdy – and full of good times – this Cajun track inspires you to dance, enjoy and be merry. With accordions and fiddle producing melody and harmonies, it’s the rhythm of acoustic guitar, banjo, bass, claps, tambourine, vocal hollers and drums that makes you want to move. This is an, Vocal Pads, Country, Country
This old-timey, guitar-based country track is welcoming and friendly. It has a front porch feel: a definitive “Americana” feel made from the bluesy structure of the composition but also the sound of the resonator slide guitar. The resonator guitar plays a catchy melody over a steady rhythm of, Instrumental, Country, Country
Steady and sweet, this guitar-based, (early) country blues track feels positive, hopeful and comforting. The sparse arrangement consists of slide resonator guitar, small-bodied acoustic guitar and kick drum. This is an excellent track for themes involving, home, family, and the country life. Instrumental, Country, Country
Easy, happy, and good-natured, this early country track is perfect for comedy and light friend dramas. Melodies made with its slide resonator guitar blend nicely with acoustic guitar, drums and double bass. Perfect for country travel and lifestyle shows. Hopeful / Early Country / Easy on the Ears. Instrumental, Country, Country
A fun and upbeat motivating and inspirational track. Designed to lift up your spirits and guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. Bringing the spirit of honky-tonk and hambone music for a foot tapping, positive and happy mood. Great for commercial corporate films in-store TV Video radio slapstick, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Piano
An upbeat-bluesy-honky tonk piano trio song. Piano, bass, and drums deliver a '50s style with a jazz lilt. Great to set a: country bar scene, a road trip, or a carefree walk through a meadow of daisies. Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
Upbeat Honky Tonk Blues Rock track with a lot of energy and drive. Inspired by the movie "Road House" starring Patrick Swayze. Honky Tonk Piano, Electric Bass, Drums, and Blues Harp (Harmonica) set the mood for drinking, partying, and dancing. Works well for smoky bar scenes, and country fights. Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
