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aaron maras
Folk

"growing food for cars is just plain dumb"

LA, ROC, NYC,
United States

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Last Login:  7/8/2008
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Member Since9/9/2004
Band MembersPaul Lefebvre ,Pedal Steel and Dobro guitar. Greg Fair, Mandolin. Matt Lindsay, Bass. Lauren Bohrer Piano, vocals, squeeze box. Nora Kaminski, Violin. Ben Proctor ,Banjo. Tim Allen, guitars and stuff.
Influences Mexican Bands in the Subway, Banjo, Africa, String band, Roots, History, UFO stories, America, National Geographic, Trouble, Tradition, Duality,Spirituality,Mythology, collections of water with creatures and other things.
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Lately I have been pondering the meaning of folk music. what is it? What makes folk music, folk music. After having conversations with many of my friends I think I came to an understanding of what folk music is. I wouldn't say folk music is anything with an acoustic guitar or banjo, because every culture has its own folk music, and they don't always use those instruments. What makes folk music, folk music is the role it plays in small culture and community. It actually has a function. To tell a story, or re-tell a story, to record history the way it happens to folk and carry that knowledge, in order to understand our past. It is also simply to be a center of community activity where people can dance, socialize and partake in cultural traditions. There was a period in America when we stood for the principles we founded the country on, in that period of time we developed a music that became ours. Before capitalism literally destroyed small cultures everywhere. In our own country and others. The role of a folk musician is the same now as it was than.
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Brandon





Jul 8 2008 2:41 PM

hey how about this put goodbye glory up so i can have a good song on my profile for once
Mz. G





Jun 18 2008 6:27 AM

hello friend! i hope the city is treating you well
lindsay





May 30 2008 3:40 PM

stopped by the office today -- sorry to have missed you!! any new shows coming up that i can check out?? hope all's well.
you living in brooklyn these days?
Ben





May 13 2008 4:33 PM

I like the new tune, man.
see you in a couple weeks!
Sarah Anne





May 11 2008 8:19 PM

LOVE the new stuff.

you rock (in a gentle way).
Mz. G





May 4 2008 2:58 PM

thanks for the new music aaron, i have some great pictures to share with you.
all of my children think that im in love with you because apparently my face lights up when i talk about you ;)
Greg Fair





May 4 2008 9:01 AM

miss you, bro.
Matthew Lindsey





Apr 23 2008 12:52 PM

So...when's the next, my man?
*Kelly*





Apr 16 2008 9:50 AM

Mine is May 13, so I will hear from you then...will you be in the ROC at all this summer? I will be back in June and in August for weddings, it would be awesome if you were around.
Keep in touch!
Rosita Ziroldo





Apr 15 2008 4:39 PM

Paul and i are in Williamsburg at the thai restaurant drinking bailes out of a shoe...you know us...kisssssssses,Angie and Disastro.
*Kelly*





Apr 13 2008 4:16 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 10 days ago, I always remember your birthday and I didn't this year. I'm sorry, hope you had an awesome day.
Jay





Apr 10 2008 6:42 AM

Hey Dude, I'm working at a harmony workshop with Golden Link Folk and am pairing off with a great "high and lonesome" female singer. I'm bettin' I can write a tune for our voices. Heh.
The Varnish Cooks





Apr 8 2008 3:37 PM

aaron maras is the man. not the woman. the man.
Rosita Ziroldo





Apr 8 2008 1:17 PM

you are the superstar! THE S.U.P.E.R.S.T.A.R. It was amazing. God,your last magic-energy-stone,the blue one, woke me up :) good vibes back again...kisses!!
Matthew Lindsey





Apr 7 2008 4:09 PM

Yeeeeeah...nice gig last night, man, looking forward to the next!
BonNINJAkins





Apr 6 2008 7:00 PM

happy bday mad late!
Courtney





Apr 3 2008 6:04 PM

Happy Birthday!!!
~Dylan~





Apr 3 2008 2:49 PM

Happy B-day Buddy LOve you!!!
Greg Fair





Mar 25 2008 6:38 PM

Hey aaron,

Policeman is great.
Really cool idea with it and sweet guitar!
Paul LeFebvre


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Mar 24 2008 7:03 PM

what kind of shoe?
Paul LeFebvre


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Mar 24 2008 4:45 AM

you know me. you've seen me down stairs mix up.
Chelsea Lynn La Bate





Mar 21 2008 9:33 AM

Hey Bud.
Miss your songs. I am setting up circuits here in the South so it will be easier for artists and friends like you to come down here and tour. . . in the winter! Avoid the freeze! Life is good. Hammocks and animals and trees. You are welcome anytime. Love.
CHelsea Lynn
Cole Blair Gockley





Mar 19 2008 7:32 PM

aaron,

Your stuff is Great!!

cole blair
Chelsea Lynn La Bate





Mar 11 2008 11:32 AM

Hey bud. Thinking of you. Have you listened to Brett Dennen yet? He is a kindred soul and may inspire you. Keep on it. . . Chelsea
~Dylan~





Mar 7 2008 6:25 PM

dude go to my pic and llok at the album called photos..they are from national geographic
Rosita Ziroldo





Mar 5 2008 3:43 PM

"skinny lion" kills me.I was driving under the rain yesterday,terrible mood cuz of the labels,but your cd made my day.I'm listening to a version of "angel" bye Sheryl Crow and Sarah McLachan.You vocals and guitar,me vocals and piano,Paul pedal-steel.Listen to it if you can(youtube)and tell me what you think.I had a kind of folgoration when i heard it and i immediately thought of us play it together.See you soon Aaron,kiss,Rosie.
gregory paul





Mar 1 2008 11:46 PM

ahhhh! i leave gloves all over... dude, i have to get those... at some point.
thanks for a kick ass time in nyc!
gregory paul





Feb 22 2008 8:56 AM

Aaron, thanks for the kind words. I was walking around Mt. Hope Cemetary one time and noticing some of the interesting names on the stones. "Daisy Beach" stuck with me, so there she is.
See ya in NYC?
Becky





Feb 21 2008 3:29 PM

How's that new album coming? I have ants in my pants waiting for it!
Blacklite Special





Feb 19 2008 1:56 PM

What's up dude-how's the city treating you
~Dylan~





Feb 18 2008 7:40 PM

Your room has a dull energy now that you left man.....
Rosita Ziroldo





Feb 11 2008 3:11 AM

Hey Aaron,how is everything?I'm so glad you re there.Can t wait to the new masterpiece!Kisses.Ros.
Rich





Feb 10 2008 8:57 AM

When's your next show?
Rochester Bars





Feb 8 2008 1:34 PM

Find Out Before You Go Out!




Rich





Feb 6 2008 6:27 PM

There watching us!!!!
Mz. G





Feb 6 2008 3:40 PM

hey guru, i hope all is well! I survived my first mardi gras and it was craaaazy! :) i have so many beads and trinkets! I hope youre settling easy in NYC
~Dylan~





Feb 2 2008 1:58 AM

dude the best thing happen to me call me man....the days got better
Issa Cabrera





Feb 1 2008 8:41 AM

Hey Aaron! Thanks for the add & compliment. :) You write beautiful songs! Hope to see you NYC soon.
-zac-





Jan 23 2008 2:11 PM

like the new stuff man. Keep it up. We need to play together sometime.
Rosita Ziroldo





Jan 23 2008 1:42 PM

Great new tunes Aaron!Cats and dogs make you sound so good :)Ready to N.Y.C. ? I'll see you soon there.Kisses,Rosita.
Josh Knapp





Jan 22 2008 11:18 AM

I miss you man. Lets write songs till we die (individualy, not a shared activity)
Hinges





Jan 18 2008 5:05 PM

to beards!

~Dylan~





Jan 17 2008 3:57 PM

whats cracka lakin ass gobblin
Rosita Ziroldo





Jan 15 2008 2:53 AM

Thank-you Aaron.It s getting better :) A big kiss. Rosita.
JOSH BULRISS