Tater & The Tokers Country Band from Peoria, AZ

Tater and the Tokers — a high-energy Arizona band creating a sound all their own. Their self-proclaimed style, known as Voodoo Country, blends outlaw country attitude, southern rock edge, red dirt storytelling, bluesy guitar work, and the kind of grit that feels right at home on a back road or beneath the desert sky. It is bold, loud, heartfelt, and built for people who like their country music with a little rebellion in it. Tater and the Tokers bring a mix of original music and crowd-favorite country songs to every stage they play. Whether they are performing for a packed local venue, a community event, or a major festival crowd, their goal is simple: create a real connection, bring people together, and make every show feel like a celebration. The band has built a growing following throughout Arizona and the Southwest, earning two appearances as Country Thunder performers and taking home the title of City of Florence RTCT Battle of the Bands Champion in 2025. Their live show is driven by powerful vocals, gritty guitars, steady grooves, and the kind of energy that makes it hard to stand still. Meet Tater and the Tokers Josh “Tater” Hoganson — Vocals & Rhythm Guitar Josh “Tater” Hoganson is the heart behind Tater and the Tokers. As the band’s founder, lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and songwriter, he is the creative force behind the group’s original music and signature Voodoo Country sound. Josh’s musical path began more than four decades ago in the hard rock world, but his songwriting eventually led him toward country music with a more honest, roots-driven feel. His songs are inspired by real life — family, faith, hard-earned lessons, and the moments that shape us. After stepping away from music to focus on raising his family, Josh found his way back to the stage in a meaningful way. Recording music for his grandson reignited a passion that had never truly left, and that spark ultimately helped create the band audiences know today. In 2024, Tater released his solo album, Show Me Your Taters, giving fans an even deeper look at his songwriting and unmistakable voice. The band is now hard at work writing the next chapter, with a follow-up album already in the works. Jason “The Joker” Eastwood — Drums Every great band needs someone keeping the wheels turning, and Jason “The Joker” Eastwood is exactly that for Tater and the Tokers. With experience across punk, rock, country, and jazz, Jason brings versatility, power, and personality to the drum kit. His early influence from the raw energy of ’90s punk still shows up in the drive and intensity he brings to the band’s live performances. Jason has played stages of all sizes, including major festival appearances with an Oklahoma City-based band. No matter where he is performing, he brings the same enthusiasm, humor, and heart for the people in the room. For Jason, music is about more than playing songs — it is about creating memories and giving people a reason to celebrate together. Carl “The Sierra Outlaw” Moles — Lead Guitar & Vocals Arizona native Carl “The Sierra Outlaw” Moles brings serious musicianship, soul, and stage presence to Tater and the Tokers. Before fully stepping into music, Carl served six years in the United States Marine Corps and later retired after a respected career with the Arizona Department of Corrections. After retirement, he leaned into the musical passion passed down through his family and found a new calling on stage. Drawing from country, classic rock, southern rock, and blues, Carl adds soaring guitar work and strong vocals to the band’s sound. His ability to bring both technical skill and emotion to every performance helps give the band its edge. AZDCMA is always grateful for those who have served our country and communities, and we are proud to recognize Carl’s service alongside his contribution to Arizona music. Keller Hogan — Bass Guitar Holding down the low end for Tater and the Tokers is Keller Hogan, whose steady bass lines and live-performance experience help keep the band locked in from the first song to the last. Keller brings a wide-ranging musical background to the group. Along with performing with the Tokers, he also plays guitar in a reggae band, giving him a versatile feel for rhythm, groove, and blending genres. Keller’s role is all about supporting the song, keeping the energy moving, and helping create the kind of live experience fans remember long after the last note fades. A Sound Made for the Stage Tater and the Tokers are proof that Arizona country music has room for artists willing to stretch the boundaries while still honoring the storytelling and heart that make country music special. Their Voodoo Country sound is not about fitting neatly into one box. It is about taking the best parts of outlaw country, southern rock, Americana, blues, and red dirt music and turning them into something personal, powerful, and unmistakably their own.

• Wagon Wheel | Darius Rucker
• Oldies Medley | Many Artists
• Copperhead Road | Steve Earle
• Stand by me | Mickey Gilley
• Tennesee Whiskey | Chris Stapleton
• La Bamba | Richie Valens
• Blue Suede Shoes | Elvis Presley
• The Chair | George Strait
• Wonderful tonight | Eric Clapton
• The Fireman | George Strait
• Neon Moon | Brooks & Dunn
• Bootscootin Boogey | Brooks & Dunn
• That's the way love Goes | Merle Haggard
• Big City | Merle Haggard
• Folsom Prison | Johnny Cash
• Margaritaville | Jimmy Buffet
• A Little Less Talk | Tobey Keith
• Route 66 | Asleep at the Wheel
• Don't close your eyes | Kieth Whitley
• On the Road again | Willie Nelson
• Hey Bartender | Blue Brothers
• All in the Movies | Merle Haggard
• The Cowboy ride away | George Strait
• Fast as you | Dwight Yoakam
• Little Sister | Elvis Presly
• Truck Drivin Man | Dave Dudley
• Six days on the Road | Dave Dudley
• Help me make it thru the night | Kris Kristofferson
• Your Cheatin Heart | Hank Williams
• Born to Boogie | Hank Williams Jr
• Memphis | Johnny Rivers
• The Other Woman | Ray Price
• Sing me back home | Merle Haggard
• The Fugitive | Merle Haggard
• I got Mexico | Eddie Raven
• Amarillo by Morning | George Strait
• Don't rock the jukebox | Alan Jackson
• Livin on Love | Alan Jackson
• Here in the real world | Alan Jackon
• The Crystal Chandelier | Charlie Pride
• Some Folks like to steal | Kentucky Headhunters
• Lonesome me | Kentucky Headhunters
• I like it I love it | Tim Mcgraw
• I just want to dance with you | George Strait
• Funny how time slips away | Elvis Presley
• Good Hearted Woman | Wayon Jennings
• Marie La Vough | Bobby Bare
• Friends is low places | Garth Brooks
• Here's a quarter | Travis Trent
• A Little Less Talk | TOBY KIETH
• All my Ex's | GEORGE STRAIT
• All of me | WILLIE NELSON
• All you ever do is bring me down | THE Mavericks
• BE MY BABY TONIGHT | JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY
• BEFORE THE NEXT TEARDROP FALLS | FREDDY FENDER
• BETTER MAN | CLINT BLACK
• BIG CITY | MERLE HAGGARD
• BOOT SCOOTING BOOGIE | BROOKS & DUNN
• BRANDED MAN | MERLE HAGGARD
• BROKENHEARTSVILLE | JOE NICHOLS
• BROWN EYED GIRL | VAN MORRISON
• CHATTANOOGA SHOE SHINE BOY | RED FOLEY
• CHICKEN FRIED | ZAC BROWN BAND
• COWBOY RIDE AWAY | GEORGE STRAIT
• CRASH HERE TONIGHT | TOBY KIETH
• CRAZY ARMS | RAY PRICE
• CRYSTAL CHANDELIER | CHARLEY PRIDE
• DON'T BE CRUEL | ELVIS PRESLEY
• FOUR WALLS | JIM REEVES
• FUGITIVE | MERLE HAGGARD
• GETTING YOU HOME | CHRIS YOUNG
• GOOD HEARTED WOMAN | WAYLON JENNINGS
• GOT NO REASON FOR GOING HOME | GENE WATSON
• GUITARS AND CADILLACS | DWIGHT YOAKAM
• HE STOPPED LOVING HER TODAY | GEORGE JONES
• HEARTBREAK HOTEL | ELVIS PRESLEY
• HEROES | WILLIE NELSON
• HEY BARTENDER | JOHNNY LEE
• HEY GOOD LOOKING | HANK WILLIAM
• HILLBILLY ROCK | MARTY STEWART
• HOUSE OF BLUE LIGHTS | ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL
• HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN | THE ANIMALS
• I DON'T HURT ANYMORE | HANK SNOW
• I GOT MEXICO | EDDY RAVEN
• I JUST WANT TO DANCE WITH YOU | GEORGE STRAIT
• I LOVE THIS BAR | TOBY KIETH
• I'M TORE DOWN | ERIC CLAPTON
• JACK TO A KING | NED MILLER
• KANSAS CITY | THE BEATLES
• KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF | GEORGIA SATELLIGHTS
• LAY YOU DOWN | CONWAY TWITTY
• LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL | RAY CHARLES
• LET'S CHASE EACH EACH | MERLE HAGGARD
• LITTLE SISTER | ELVIS PRESLEY
• LIVING ON LOVE | ALAN JACKSON
• LOOKING FOR LOVE | JOHNNY LEE
• LUCKENBACH | TEXAS
• MAKE THE WORLD GO AWAY | EDDY ARNOLD
• MARIE LAVOUGH | BOBBY BARE
• MOMA TRIED | MERLE HAGGARD
• MONA LISA LOST HER SMILE | DAVID ALLAN COE
• MUCH TOO YOUNG | GARTH BROOKS
• MUSTANG SALLY | WILSON PICKET
• OLD HABITS | HANK WILLIAMS JR
• OLD TIME ROCK & ROLL | BOG SEGER
• PLAYBOY | WYNN STEWART
• POP A TOP | ALAN JACKSON / JIM ED BROWN
• PRIDE | RAY PRICE
• PRIDE AND JOY | STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN
• TENNESSEE SATURDAY NIGHT | ED FOLEY
• TEQUILA MAKES HER CLOTHES FALL OFF | JOE NICHOLS
• THAT'S THE WAY LOVE GROWS | MERLE HAGGARD
• THE FIREMAN | ALAN JACKSON
• THE RACE IS ON | SAWYER BROWN / GEORGE JONES
• THERE GOES MY HEART | THE MAVERICKS
• TRUCK DRIVING MAN | BUCK OWENS
• TULSA TIME | ERIC CLAPTON / DON WILLIAMS
• WALTZ ACROSS TEXAS | ERNEST TUBB
• WHY DO I HAVE TO CHOOSE | WILLIE NELSON
• YOUR CHEATING HEART | HANK WILLIAM
• YOUR MAN | JOSH TURNER