Jan's Extremely Unofficial

Billy Hill 
and the Hillbillies

 

Web Pages

          If you've never seen these four talented "brothers" from the mountains of Santa Monica play bluegrass, you are missing out on one of Southern California's true treasures. Performing together at the Golden Horseshoe since 1994, they recently completed their 10,000th show on February 6, 2003. You can see these talented gentlemen perform at the Golden Horseshoe Saloon in Frontierland at Disneyland.

          There are five shows daily, 7 days a week usually between 11:15 am and 5:15 pm. Use the schedule below to see what days which Billy Team is playing. The Golden Horseshoe currently are currently not taking reservations for this show.  It is "first come-first serve".

          Food is available once inside, and includes fish, chicken strips, chili in a bread bowl, and the world famous Golden Horseshoe Mile High Chocolate Cake. 

          Starting on October 9, 2003, the Billy Hill and the Hillbillies Show went go to 7 days a week. The days are divided among three Hillbillies groups, which Disney has designated by a color code system. Please check the Disneyland On-line Entertainment Schedule at www.disney.com for further information.

Use this control to stop and start the music.

The midi currently playing is the

Big Thunder Ranch theme "Blackberry Blossom"

being played by Billy Hill & the Hillbillies

from their 1st CD.

 

Billy Hill and the Hillbillies Blue Team

 Featuring: Kirk Wall, Dennis Fetchet, Rick Storey, and Anders Swanson.

Billy Elvis

Billy Fiddle

Billy Banjo

Billy Bow

The Blue Team performs on Sundays and Mondays.        

Current show times are 11:15am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 4:00pm and 5:15pm.

This information is constantly subject to change at any time.

In case of schedule changes, always check at the main gate for exact show times.

The  Billy's Blue Team

have just released

their new CD together entitled

"The Billys Live"

It is available for purchase at

www.thebillys.net

 and

at various Disneyland locations.

 

 Billy Hill Blue Team Pages include:

To see each Billy's page, Click On The Links Below, Ya'll!

The Billy Hill & the Hillbillies Blue Team Page

Billy Hill & the Hillbillies Blue Team Beatle's Show

 

The Unofficial Billy Elvis' [Kirk Wall] Fan Page

The Unofficial Billy Fiddle's [Dennis Fetchet] Fan Page

The Unofficial Billy Bow [Anders Swanson] Fan Page

The Unofficial Billy Banjo [Rick Storey] Fan Page with An Interview With Rick Storey  

 

An Early Dennis Fetchet and Kirk Wall Billy Hill Show - *debuted in Critter Country in 1988

Anders Swanson's First Show - *debuted on February 23, 2002

Rick Storey's First Show - *debuted on August 28, 2003

Kirk Wall's Personal Photo Pages:

Austin Powers

Elvis Presley

Tony Fabulous and the Big Shots

Billy Hill and the Hillbillies

Dennis Fetchet's Personal Photo Gallery:

The Early Years

The Hoyt Years

The Big Thunder Ranch Years

The Recent Years

 

The Billy Hill & the Hillbillies Green Team

Featuring: John David, John Marshall, Duane Michaels and John Eaden.

Billy Elvis John

Billy Bass

Billy Bald

Billy John D.

The Green Team performs on Thursdays and Fridays.

Current show times are 11:15am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 4:00pm and 5:15pm.

This information is constantly subject to change at any time.

In case of schedule changes, always check at the main gate for exact show times.

Other Billy Hill Green Team Pages include:

To see each Billy's page, Click On The Links Below, Ya'll!

 

 

 

Billy Mandolin has since retired. His page is now here.

The Billy Hill & the Hillbillies Green Team Page

Billy Hill and the Hillbillies Green Team 1st Show  - *debuted on Thursday, October 23, 2003.

 

The Unofficial Billy Elvis [John Eaden] Fan Page

The Unofficial Billy Bass [John Marshall] Fan Page

The Unofficial Billy Bald [Duane Michaels] Fan Page

The Unofficial Billy Banjo [John David] Fan Page

 

Billy John David's First Show

An Early John Marshall Billy Hill Show - *debuted in Critter Country in 1988

The Unofficial Billy Mandolin [Evan Marshall] Fan Page [now retired]

 

The Billy Hill & the Hillbillies Gold Team

  Featuring: Duane Michaels, John Marshall, Kirk Wall and Dennis Fetchet.

Billy Elvis

Billy Mandolin

Billy Bass

Billy Fiddle

The Gold Team currently performs on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Current show times are 11:15am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 4:00pm and 5:15pm.

This information is constantly subject to change at any time.

In case of schedule changes, always check at the main gate for exact show times.

Other Billy Hill Blue Team Pages include:

To see each Billy's page, Click On The Links Below, Ya'll!

The Billy Hill & the Hillbillies Gold Team Show

 

The Unofficial Billy Elvis' [Kirk Wall] Fan Page

The Unofficial Billy Fiddle's [Dennis Fetchet] Fan Page

The Unofficial Billy Bass [John Marshall] Fan Page

The Unofficial Billy Bald [Duane Michaels] Fan Page

 

Fans interested in Billy Hill, may also be interested in...

Jan's History of Frontierland's Golden Horseshoe Saloon

including the History of the Billy Hill Show,

as well as the other shows featured there since 1955.

 

Presenting

The Golden Era 
of the  
"Original" Billy Hill 
& the Hillbillies Pages

Billy Hill and the Hillbillies

R.I.P. 1992 to 2003

The original Billy Hill and the Hillbillies featured Kirk Wall, Evan and John Marshall and Dennis Fetchet.

The Original 1988 Billy Hill Critter Country Show - featuring Billy Hill originals, John Marshall, Kirk Wall, Dennis Fetchet and Mario Hildalgo.

The Original "Gold Team" Billy Hill & the Hillbillies Show  - featuring Critter Country original's Kirk Wall, Dennis Fetchet and John Marshall with Evan Marshall. This show ran from 1992 to 2003 with it's original cast. See this scripted on-line version of their show including dialogue and pictures.

The 10,000th Billy Hill and the Hillbillies Performance - Billy Hill & the Hillbillies' original Horseshoe cast perform their landmark 10,000th Show on Thurs., Feb. 6, 2003.

Jan's History of Frontierland's Golden Horseshoe Saloon - including the History of the Billy Hill Show, as well as the other shows featured there since 1955.

The Billy Hill Family Genealogy & Photo Page - A comical history of the famous Billy Hill ancestors including childhood pictures.

What if.... Billy Hill & the Hillbillies were sent to run amok at Disneyland? - Ever wonder what would happen if the Billies performed in other parts of the Disneyland Resort?

The  Billy Hill "Lost" Albums Page - The Recently Rediscovered Musical Past of our Favorite Hillbilly Band.

Billy Hill News Gazette Archive [Vol. 1 - 9] -The "slightly irreverent" comical look at the world of Billy Hill.

This semi-monthly newsletter is currently not in production, but past issues can be viewed here.

Hillbilly Kin Visit The Golden Horseshoe -38 Hillbilly kin visited the Billies on July 17, 2003. See pictures and story here.

Monty Python visits the Billies - Monty Python's Eric Idle pays a backstage call on the Billies.

The Bears vs.. Billies Page - Miss seeing the Country Bears Jamboree Show? Come see the next best thing!

The Haunted Mansion's Ghostly Trio Special Event - with Billies, John and Evan Marshall and Dave Eastly playing to special event guests at New Orleans Square in the fall of 2002.

The "Billy Hill" Bug Band - Billy and his brothers entertain at Disney's California Adventure for the opening of Flik's Fun Fair in October of 2002.

 

Jan's "Fun" Billy Hill Pages

Famous Bow Accidents in History - A Historical look at Bow accidents featuring Billy and the Hillbillies past and present.

Speed Fiddler Magazine - The October '99 covers of Speed Fiddler Magazine featuring that fiddle fiend, Billy Fiddle.

 Jan's Billy Top Ten Lists - Past Billy related Top Ten Lists written for Da Billy Club Message Board and The Billy Hill News Gazette.

The Billy Hill Squatter's Show - An unusual "outdoor show" performed in Frontierland on Saturday, October 27, 2001.

The Laughing Stock's Golden Horseshoe Show  - Laughing Stock's musical salute entitled "Frontierland: The Little Town That Could."

Elvis Billy's Wanted Poster - Yes, he is, in fact, wanted in four states, but which four? See the proof!

Billy Hill Fan's Picture Page - The many faces of the Billy Hill fans. RETIRED!

The "REAL BILLY HILL" Visits Our Billy Hill - Pictures of a "REAL" Billy Hill visiting Disneyland's Billy Hill and the Hillbillies.

  Lisa's Paper Bag Art  - Creative Paper Bag Art created by Disneyland's own Lisa backstage at the Golden Horseshoe. RETIRED!

The "Puddle Prance" Poster - An old advertising poster from the "Thunder Ranch" days featuring Billy Elvis and Billy Bass.

"Twelve Shows of Christmas" Song Page  - A Hillbilly Christmas-time tradition of musical parody.

Jan's 2001 Billy Hill Convention Pictures - Various pictures from the 2001 Billy Hill and the Hillbillies convention in Anaheim.

Jan's 2001 Convention Artwork Portfolio - Original Artwork created by Jan for the 2001 Billy Hill Convention in Anaheim.

The Billy Hill Trading Cards  - This was a series of trading cards produced in 2000 for Billy Hill fans. These cards are now retired and no longer available.

 

Also Available.....

Jan's History of Disneyland Pages

  Jan's Index to Her Disneyland History Pages

  Jan's Guide to Disneyland Souvenir Guides For Purchase

  Jan's Guide to Disneyland's Free INA, Polaroid and Kodak Guides

  Jan's Guide to Disneyland's Special Event Flyers

  Jan's Guide to Disneyland Today Free Guides, Maps and Brochures

 

Jan's Kirk Wall Photo Pages

Kirk Wall as Elvis

Picture Portfolio

Kirk as Austin Powers

Picture Portfolio

Kirk as Tony Fabulous

Picture Portfolio

 Kirk Wall as Billy Hill

Picture Portfolio

 Tony Fabulous

& the Big Shots

 in Costa Mesa, 2003

Kirk as Elvis

at Orange County

Car Show, 2002

The Big Shots

featuring Tony Fabulous

Picture Portfolio

Kirk Wall with the Knights in Palmdale, 2003

featuring the Star Spangled Patriotic Revue

 

Jan's "Billy Fiddle" Personal Pages

"A Jan's World Exclusive"

Dennis Fetchet's

Personal Photo Gallery,

The Early Years 

Dennis Fetchet's

Personal Photo Gallery,

The Hoyt Axton Years

Dennis Fetchet's

Personal Photo Gallery,

The Current Years

The Grateful Dudes

Dennis' other band's website featuring the best bluegrass in Southern California. The site includes band member profiles, pictures, a message board, fan art page, performance schedule and other information.

Dennis Fetchet's

Thunder Ranch Pics

His personal photos from his days at Disneyland's Thunder Ranch BBQ

as Billy Fiddle.

 

Dennis Fetchet's

Musical History

A page on the Grateful Dudes Website featuring information about Dennis'  Discography and musical background.

 

The "Billy Hill Subs" Pages

The Unofficial Billy Hill "Sub" Main Page

featuring the fabulous Billy substitutes -

Arshag Chookoorian, Dave Eastly, Barry Cogert, Denny Hardwick, John Eaden, Rick Dunham,

Anders Swanson, Duane Michaels, Cory Rouse, Rick Storey, Jonny Ray Bartel and John David.

Billy John D.'s

First Billy Show

featuring The Barncat's John David

 

Billy Banjo's

First Billy Show

featuring the South Bay's Rick Storey

 

Billy Jonny Ray's

First Billy Show

featuring Jonny Ray Bartel's amazing

bass slapping skills.

Billy Barney's

First Billy Show

Featuring Cory Rouse as lead Billy and featuring his excellent impersonations of hillbilly hero, Barney Fife.

Billy Utility's

First Billy Show

featuring Rick Dunham

on Bass, banjo and guitar.

Billy Bow's

First Billy Show

featuring Anders Swanson

as Billy Bass' sub.

Billy Red's

First Billy Show

featuring Kevin Gregg

as the lead Billy.

Billy Farley's

First Billy Show

Featuring Gary Francisco

as the lead Billy.

The Miner 49'ers

[formerly The Barncats]  

Disney's California Adventure's

newest bluegrass sensations featuring many past Billy subs.

Jan's Unofficial

Anders Swanson

Biography Page

Jan's Unofficial

Duane Michaels

Biography Page

 Jan's Unofficial

Denny Hardwick

Biography Page

 

for the next new Billy sub!

 

 

Billy Hill Symphony Performance Pages

The New Mexico

Symphony Concert

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Symphony Info and Program

[All Images Courtesy of Dennis Fetchet]

Last Updated May 29, 2003

The New Mexico

Symphony Concert

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Symphony Photos, Part 1

[All Images Courtesy of Corinne Brewer]

Last Updated May 29, 2003

The New Mexico

Symphony Concert

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Symphony Photos, Part 2

[All Images Courtesy of Corinne Brewer]

Last Updated May 29, 2003

The San Antonio Symphony Concert

San Antonio, Texas

Program and Reviews

[All Photos Courtesy of Ron & Jane Laird & Dennis Fetchet]   

Last Updated Dec. 10, 2001

The Fort Worth Concert

Fort Worth, Texas

Program and Reviews

[All Photos Courtesy of

Dennis Fetchet] 

Last updated Oct. 24, 2001

The Grand Rapids Symphony

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Exclusive Backstage Photos

[All Photos Courtesy of

Jan Vincent & Dennis Fetchet]

Last Updated July 26-27, 2001

The Houston Symphony Concert

Houston, Texas

Memorial Week-end, 2001

[photos courtesy of Dennis Fetchet] Last Updated May 25-28, 2001

 

Evan Marshall's Mandolin Concert

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

With The Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra

[All Photos Courtesy of The Lairds]     Last Updated June 24, 2001

The Long Beach Symphony Concert

Long Beach, Calif.

Exclusive Backstage Photos

[All Photos Courtesy of Dennis Fetchet]

Last Updated June 9, 2001

 

 

Other Great Billy Hill Links:

Jan's World

Message Board

Jan's World's "OFFICIAL" message board. If you have any questions or comments, leave Jan a message.

Da Billy Club

Message Board

The official DBC Club message board for all Billy Hill fans hosted by Kat and Crazy John Moser.

Billy Hill and the Hillbillies

The official "Billy Hill and the Hillbillies" Web Page with the latest Billy news, information, and merchandise available. A must for the "true" Billy Hill fan.

The Wall Fans

The Official Kirk Wall Fan Club Site run by KAT Moser. A Great Site for all you "WALL-nuts".

E-Mandolin

Evan Marshall's Official Mandolin Website. A classy website for a classy guy with upcoming concert and CD information!

Kat's Meow

Kat Moser's excellent "Billy Hill" site complete with "Da Billy Club" Message Board and other fun links.

Amber's Billy Hill Page

The Pacific Northwest's most respected fan site created by DBC member, Amber featuring the fun "Dress-A-Billy" interactive game.

Area 51

Dennis Lindsey's "Billy Hill" page including the "Fan Program" and pictures and information updated weekly. (usually on Mondays)

Lisa's Billy Hill Page

  Lisa Duvall's unofficial Billy Hill web site with show dates, pictures and other information.

The Bridges of

Orange County

Billy Mandolin's classical group website featuring information about Evan Marshall's other available CDs and profiles of the groups members.

Roger Bayer's Billy Hill Page

The Bayer Family's Billy Hill Page

with photos including the 10,000th show.

 

Tony Fabulous

and the Big Shots

[a.k.a. Kirk Wall]

The Official Web site featuring pictures, bios and performance information by Lisa Duvall. This band also features Billy sub, Dave Eastly.

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