Watermelon Sugar is a progressive folk duo rooted in soulful vocal harmonies, multi-instrumental musings and the twenty-year friendship of Hypatia Kingsley and Louise Bendall. Their voices, guitars, banjo, violin and mandolin blend to create original music made sweetly and felt deeply. Drawing from blues to punk, Watermelon Sugars music is not easily classified. Some fans have described it as intoxicating, hot & sticky sweet, and kick ass acoustic.
The two began to musically collaborate in 2001 and became a "band" in 2003. Their first CD, Sample, was released in October of 2004 and second CD, Something to Savor, in November 2005. The third, Slice, is currently in the works.
Although the two members make their homes hundreds of miles apart in Washington, DC and North Carolina, they manage to get the most out of the creative process together in sometimes frenzied gig and recording sessions.
Last Minute blast to all our myspace friends telling you about a few announcements. First off....this Saturday we will be performing at Little Tree Studios in Avondale, GA for any of you Georgia folks, it is a part of a great event called Avondale Arts District Holiday Showy . We will be joined by Pierce Edens as well!
We also wanted to let everyone know about our New Years plans. The Mamas are going to be joined by our friends Dehlia Low for a New Years Celebration at the White Horse Black Mountain. Tickets are 20.00, and can be found at the venues website. We can't wait to play this great occassion and share it with all of you!
Cheers, and hope to see you in the next few weeks!
The Barrel House Mamas
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The Barrel House Mamas Saturday Evening Dec. 6th -Little Tree Rehersal Studio 2842 Franklin Street Avondale Estates, GA
Dec. 31st, 2008 The Barrel House Mamas w. special guest Dehlia Low White Horse Black Mountain www. whitehorseblackmountain. com Tickets - 20.00
Hello from Japan!! just stop to say our information. next our "Bigfish live show" is scheduled on 7th December at Kichijoji MANDA-LA2, Tokyo. Three Japanese Female peaceful singers; Hana Saito, NAORYU and Rika Shinohara play there. it seems folky heart-warm and acoustic. thanks for checking our live information. ARIGATO
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Oh my Gaad, you guys look just like you did in high school! (I mean that as a compliment)And your music is fantastic! I haven't been to G-burg since probably 1990 or so. Maybe I'll make it to the 20 reunion. Oh, who am I kidding - if I'm going to travel that far (I'm in LA), it better be tropical or exotic. Anyway, I'm so glad to hear from you! -Kelly Witmer
Hey Hap, I can't believe we didn't get a change to visit before you left. You may not have heard I'm back in PA for good now. Let me know when you're back in the States. We have plenty of room here at the "farm" if you'd like to visit sometime. I hear Et is back in PA too. Funny how things turn full circle. Take care and maybe we'll see you sooner than later! ;)
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