A family that plays together stays together, and my friends, the Lancasters are a prefect example. Jim, Jill, and their son, Clayton make up the popular local band, BigWater (along with our very own Warren Meigs and Musicians Hall of Famer Ed Kollis). Tomorrow night, Clayton and Jim will be putting on a special performance at Woody’s Hog Heaven, and it promises to be both unique and a whole lot of fun.

This dynamic duo is bringing a delicious mix of Southern Rock, funk, R&B, folk, and a dash of soul. It’s a one-of-a-kind style that the family has cultivated over decades of performing and recording great music all over the South.

Jim Lancaster aka “Chief BigWater” owns the Playground Recording Studio, where he restores and preserves studio archives from the 50′s to the 80′s and produces new music from local stars like the WaCo Ramblers, Heritage, LaRue McKinney, and of course, his son Clayton. Jim has also worked with Hi Records in Memphis and Ace Records (with Johnny Vincent) in Jackson, Mississippi. His expertise on the bass and behind the mixing board led to collaboration with many acclaimed musicians over the years including Waylon Jennings and David Allan Coe.

Clayton has certainly followed in his dad’s footsteps. He has been performing with the family for over a decade, and he engineers and produces at the Valparaiso studio. He also developed a passion for songwriting, and has penned several BigWater and solo hits. His influences are popular musicians that his family has worked with like Dan Penn, Jim Dickinson, and Mudboy and the Neutrons. He is currently under the Southern Americana Music label.

Here’s a great one by Clayton that pays homage to the Boggy Bayou:

Clayton and Jim take the stage at 8:00 pm tomorrow night. If you’re looking for great live music that you won’t hear anywhere else, this is a show you won’t want to miss. See you at the Hog!