Four of the original six members of the group The Amish Outlaws were raised in nearby Lancaster with a strict Amish upbringing. That meant things like musical instruments, land-line telephones and alcohol were strictly forbidden.

Suffice it to say that once the future band mates went through Rumspringa (an Amish rite of passage allowing 16-year-old Amish children to either remain in the Amish community or set out on their own), they chose the latter.

In the 20 years since their musical formation, The Amish Outlaws have not only continued to pay homage to their heritage by wearing simple slacks with suspenders and straw hats but have also become one of the most acclaimed and versatile cover bands around.

Want proof? The Amish Outlaws have shared the stage with such artists as Charlie Daniels, Buckcherry, Marshall Tucker and George Thorogood. Their shows regularly set the capacity record at Musikfest and their musicianship and stage presence keep fans of all musical generations coming back for more.

On Saturday, The Amish Outlaws will once again return the Lehigh Valley to celebrate their 20th anniversary at The Musikfest Café in Bethlehem.

The Amish Outlaws are Brother Hezekiah X (Lead Vocals), Brother Big Daddy Abel (lead vocals), Brother Snoop Job (guitar / vocals), Brother Amos Def (keyboards/vocals), Brother Eazy Ezekiel (bass) and Brother Jakob the Pipelayer (drums).

I recently caught up with Brother Eazy Ezekiel to talk about The Amish Outlaws anniversary and more in this new interview.

This year marks the Amish Outlaws’ 20th anniversary. When you look back with so much perspective what thoughts come to mind?

Brother Eazy Ezekiel: We are lucky, that’s the main thought that comes to mind. We work really hard and are blessed to be able to do what we love for a living. Perspective has taught us to never rest on our laurels because each and every person that gets in the car and drives to a show and coughs up his or her hard-earned money to see us deserves everything we can give them, short of our wallets and shoes [laughs].

Read the rest of my Morning Call interview with The Amish Outlaws by Clicking Here!