The Hot Toe Pickers

The Hot Toe Pickers are a value-driven musical group that believes that the band is more than music performance. With a strong understanding and embracing of the business side of music, the band is easy to work with and believes in providing value to the venue/events that employ us.

We do this through a tested song selection, engaging performance, and easily approachable personalities. There are no prima donnas in this group!

Our song selection has evolved and is now focused on materials that get people up and shaking their booty or belly rubbing out on the dance floor. We have the ability to do our normal set, which is a mix of lots of genres (which is why we are an Americana band) or we can do a whole set of country music favorites.

We have our own PA equipment, our own lighting system, a banner, and we don't dress like we just come home from work! We are here for the show!

We believe in fair prices for equal service. This means we include in our price travel distance, transportation costs, services rendered, and incidentals. So, while we consider ourselves competitively priced, we can be open to negotiation.

We know venue owners and event planners have a lot going on. That being said, ultimately, our goal is to make providing live music hassle-free for you. We are easy to work with, accommodating, professional, and willing to listen to your suggestions, needs, and concerns.

The Hot Toe Pickers was formed in 2021 by musicians Nic Olas and Jim West originally as an acoustic duo. With the addition of drummer Sam Hopper, then bassist Ben Stanton the group finalized the lineup when they decided to add vocalist Cat Foster to the group in order to have a male and female lead vocalist.

The members of the group bring unique talents and a visual that make the "Pickers" not only enjoyable to listen to, but fun to watch! Jim has a long background in country music and lends his lead guitar/pedal steel abilities to the group. Nic Olas is a multi-genre musician who has lent his vocal abilities and lead/rhythm guitar skills in blues, rock, country, pop, and jazz groups. Sam Hopper, with his smaller but filling drum kit, keeps the mood and energy going with his years of skilled drumming. Ben Stanton plays the upright bass for the group as well as provides some lead and harmony vocals. Finally, Cat Foster comes in with her powerful, heartfelt, and exciting vocal skills. She also brings her natural fun-loving attitude and demeaner to every show!

The band has played in the Topeka area for the past 3 months to rave reviews and standing-room-only crowds. More shows have been coming regularly and the band's calendar is quickly filling up!

With an easy-going attitude, a value-driven mindset, skillful musicianship, and fun personalities, The Hot Toe Pickers are a great fit to play at your venue or event!

The Hot Toe Pickers are a five-piece group. Some considerations before booking us are that we have a drum set and an upright bass that both tend to occupy a little more space than your average band. 300sq feet would be about the bare minimum space we could perform in. We also would require adequate power to safely power our PA, lights, and instruments. This power should be within 15 feet of the stage, with a minimum of 3 outlets each on their own circuit/breaker.