The Hightoppers play western swing and the great music of artists like Moon Mullican, Jimmie Rivers and Charlie Christian.
Country with a touch of jazz, blues, swing and everything in between.
From The Gene Autry Center to the Bel Air Country Club,
The Hightoppers are getting around!

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The Hightoppers are:
Ronnie Barnes • Guitar
Raised in East Kerrydale, Canada, Ronnie is also an accomplished artist.
Mike Johnstone
Steel guitar and vocals
Mike has an incredibly diverse resume - from playing with Duane Allman and backing Neil Diamond to picking in Charlie Pride's band and travelling on the road with Leon Russell.
Mitch Montrose
Drums and vocals
Mitch started his career with renown western swing artist Cornell Hurd before moving to Los Angeles.
John DeRienzo
Bass guitar
A veteran of several Southern California bands, Jon is also a master of the upright bass.
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Newest Hightopper
Mike Johnstone |
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