Sweet Pea, Washboards and broom; Gordo, Percuassabass and vocals; Pappy, Harmonica and groover; Gus, Resonators, cigar box guitar, banjo and vocals; Lisa Marsicek, fiddle; Dr. Caffe, suitcase, snare and washboards.
Slide show photos by Ms. Oblivious
Photo of Sweet Pea, Pappy and Gus by Annalou Vincent
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Here is a nice little review of the disc from C.D baby!
"This six piece from the great NW describes their sound as Americana,
blues, rag-blues from the 20â€--s and 30â€--s, country blues,
barrelhouse blues, jug band and trance blues. Needless to say, there's
a lot going on here, but it comes together with a finely understated
intuitiveness. While the overall sound is decidedly vintage, this
can't be shrugged off as novelty; the lyrics and the musicianship are
much too impressive. Mixing banjo, fiddle, harmonica, and percussabass
(a washtub bass contraption) to warmly conjure up the melodies, the
group produces an amazingly full yet loose sound, with members
stepping up and falling back as the song allows. Add to this the
percussive merits of washboards and even a suitcase, and you've got a
fully rounded sound that is both abstractly intelligent and
comfortably welcoming. While the majority of the album is brilliantly
penned original material, there are a few covers, one of which is a
rag blues take on Jane's Addiction's "Mountain Song." The arrangement
is well conceived, offering an unexpectedly sly reworking of the
track. If you're looking to take a trip back with some modern music,
make sure to give this one a listen."
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hello my perty folks! I have a highly recommendation for you! Stars and Garters will be in Portland and are doing a show called "The Curse of the damned ship" I command you to go it is breathtakingly spectacular!!! xoxoox MIss O
so I uploaded all my latest Sass pix! and added to the slideshow! If you want them as seperate images just go into my albums and on the second page is album titled" May15-June 1st they are all in there for you to snag and use how ever you'd like! xoxoox Miss O
sad. was just in seattle for the second time after the folk life festival and you guys were no where to be found! BUT you should def. just come here to Spokane and i'll bring all my friends.. get you out there! :)
your oh so amazing CD has made itself a home in my car stereo.. I hope you know how freaking AWESOME and amazing you guys are. .. seriously. most favorite band these days... nothing comparesssss.. to you. :-D
Awaiting your glorious return to PICKATHON!! Maybe see you before then? We'll try and get folks in the crowd @ the Aladdin to give a few PICKATHON yells...you should too!
Thank You,Thank You,Thank You,Thank You,Thank You,Thank You,Thank You,Thank You,Thank You,Thank You,Thank You,Thank You, AND Thank You, Yall know how to make us work up there. - till next time- Rev. BD
On the downside just after moving they were ROBBED! And Grayson had her violins stolen so they're unable to play shows... if you live in the area and have a lead on where a loaner violin could be obtained drop them a line.
HOT DOGG!!!! Looking forward to seeing you at the 2008 Uncle Dave Macon Days in Murfreesboro, TN, July 11-13!! Don't forget, UDM Days adds its first ever accoustic jug band competition on Friday night!!
Sidestreet Reny is moving from L.A. to Portland July 1st. Did Reny tellyou? We hope you can come to our housewarming party! Looking forward to finally seeing you guys! see ya soon, Robin
