Once an Outlaw - The Band

Guitar/ Vocals

Chris Anderson

Former member of The Outlaws, Chris Anderson is a Southern rock icon whose career includes collaborations with Lucinda Williams, Hank Williams Jr., Bad Company, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Stephen Stills. His solo work earned a rare five-star review from Rolling Stone, and his soulful vocals and searing guitar work form the backbone of Once An Outlaw.

Chris Anderson

Guitar/ Vocals

Chris Hicks

A veteran of The Outlaws and The Marshall Tucker Band, Chris Hicks is known for his precision guitar work, signature tone, and powerful harmonies. His decades of touring alongside artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Charlie Daniels, and Gregg Allman bring undeniable firepower and credibility to the band.

Chris Hicks

Guitar/ Vocals

Chuck Farrell

Chuck Farrell is the driving force behind Once An Outlaw, bringing together musicians with shared Southern rock lineage and chemistry. A fixture of the New England music scene, he has performed with members of Blood, Sweat & Tears, Jon Butcher, Barry Goudreau, James Montgomery, and the Butch Trucks Band.

BASS

TIM ARCHIBALD

Tim Archibald’s extensive career includes work with Michael McDonald, Peter Wolf, RTZ, Ernie and the Automatics, and tours with Deep Purple. His melodic, groove-first bass playing provides a powerful foundation that keeps the band locked in and driving forward.

Vocals

John Bennett

John Bennett is the lead vocalist for The Peacheaters, one of the most respected Allman Brothers Band tribute acts in the country. His blues-driven, soulful voice and commanding stage presence bring authenticity and emotional weight to Once An Outlaw’s sound.

Drums / Percussion

A.J. Vallee

A.J. Vallee is a high-energy drummer known for his work with One Night of Queen, Southern Rock All-Stars, James Montgomery, and Jon Butcher. His dynamic feel and precision give Once An Outlaw its pulse and punch on stage.

AJ Vallee

Congas / Percussion

Thaddeus “Thad” Lavelle

Thad Lavelle adds depth and texture to the band’s sound through his vibrant percussion work. A staple of the New England scene, his rhythmic sensibility enhances the groove-heavy Southern rock foundation of Once An Outlaw.