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Astrograss
Bluegrass / Progressive / Folk

Newgrass from New York



BROOKLYN, New York
United States

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Member Since11/25/2006
Band Websiteastrograssmusic.com + astrogrograssforkids.com
Band MembersJordan Shapiro - vocals, guitar Dennis Lichtman - mandolin Tim Kiah - vocals, bass Alan Grubner - fiddle
InfluencesThe big 3 are Bill Monroe, Bela Fleck, and Frank Zappa. Also Tony Rice, Sam Bush, John Coltrane, David Grier, Edgar Meyer, Jerry Douglas, Bill Frisell, Stanley Brothers, John Hartford, Shel Silverstein, Ween, Danny Barnes, Dan Zanes, Cracker, Steve Earle, Darrell Scott, David Grisman, Tim O'Brien, Wilco, Tom Waits, Johnny Cash, Fairport Convention, Paul Brady, King Crimson and Bob Dylan.
Sounds LikeAstrograss. Duh.
Record LabelSmoggy Borough Records


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"Astrograss lend stratospheric virtuosity to tunes ranging from Bill Monroe to Frank Zappa." ---Richard Gehr, The Village Voice (Dec. 22-28, 2004) "They are Brooklyn's latest contribution to the indie scene--Astrograss. Their music is sweet and sweeping and refreshingly void of irony." ---David Tamarkin, Time Out ('Essential New York' issue, Oct. 28-Nov. 4, 2004) In its less-than-two-year existence, Astrograss has moved to the forefront of New York's lively acoustic music and bluegrass scene. The band's self-titled debut album, released in February 2005, showcases its unique sound: earthy, bluegrass-inspired yet decidedly un-twangy. Astrograss is equally passionate in its vocal harmonies and surging improvisations. In concert, Astrograss wows audiences with an eclectic yet solidly rooted mix of original material, choice covers ranging from Jimmy Webb to Guns n' Roses, and an occasional foot-stompin', "yee-haw"-inspiring fiddle hoedown. Astrograss has performed in New York venues such as BB King's Blues Club, The Mercury Lounge, The Living Room and the Rodeo Bar, in addition to regular gigs at New York's home of bluegrass, the Parkside Lounge. In June 2004, the band undertook a tour of the Midwest, culminating with two sets at the highly esteemed Appalachian Uprising bluegrass festival in Ohio. 2005 found the band collaborating with ex-Zappa mallet player Ed Mann on various gigs, resulting in rich new sounds. Most recently, the band has begun a highly successful series of children's performances at various locations in Brooklyn. In early 2006, Astrograss released a kids album produced by Dan Zanes. Astrograss was formed in the summer of 2003 when Jordan Shapiro recruited three top-tier New York-area musicians (Kiah, Grubner, and Lichtman) to play music he had been composing over the last few years. Collectively, the band members' resumes include performances and collaborations with Eddie Palmieri, Phish's Mike Gordon, the Key West Symphony Orchestra, Lenny Kravitz, Henry Threadgill, and Zappa vocalists Ike Willis and Napolean Murphy Brock.

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campkein



Nov 4 2009 4:48 PM

Many thaks! Best wishes from Finland!
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Rocky Neck Bluegrass Band

Rocky Neck Bluegrass Band



Sep 20 2009 6:41 PM

thanks for adding us!
Music at Snipes

Music at Snipes



Sep 5 2009 6:54 PM

Coming up Next Saturday!
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The Bucks County Bluegrass Festival
www.myspace.com/musicatsnipes
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Main Gate’s 11:00 AM
Music 12:00 PM –12:00 PM~?
Ticket Prices:
$15.00 Advance *
$20.00 Day of Show
$5.00 Camping (per person) available at the gate
For advance tickets please go see one of the bands or visit our friends at:
• Dragonfly Studio and Gallery in West Reading, PA.
• Antiques & Art of Pineville, RT 413 Pineville, PA
                    FOOD DRIVE
Proceeds for this event will be donated to the Farm School at Snipes.
Artist:
  Lyle Rickards & the Black Lighters
  Boulevard Express
  The Vinegar Creek Constituency
  Painted Blue
  Mason Porter
  The Plucking Grassholes
  Jatoba
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The Green Living Festival
Saturday Oct. 3, 2009
More information to come!
Music at Snipes

Music at Snipes



Aug 15 2009 12:43 PM

The Bucks County Bluegrass Festival
www.myspace.com/musicatsnipes
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Main Gate’s 11:00 AM
Music 12:00 PM –12:00 PM~?
Ticket Prices:
$15.00 Advance *
$20.00 Day of Show
$5.00 Camping (per person) available at the gate
* = For advance tickets please go see one of the bands or visit our friends at the Dragonfly Studio and Gallery in West Reading, PA.
                    FOOD DRIVE
Proceeds for this event will be donated to the Farm School at Snipes. We encourage you learn more about the farm school at: www.farmschoolatsnipes.org
Artist:
  Lyle Rickards & the Black Lighters: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
www.myspace.com/del_river_rat
  Boulevard Express: 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM
www.myspace.com/boulevardexpress
  The Vinegar Creek Constituency: 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
www.myspace.com/thevinegarcreekconstituency
  Painted Blue: 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM
www.myspace.com/paintedbluegrass
  Mason Porter: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
www.masonporter.com
  The Plucking Grassholes: 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
www.myspace.com/doylestowngrassholes
  Jatoba: 10:30 PM – 12:00 PM
www.myspace.com/jatobamusic
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Parkington Sisters

Parkington Sisters



Jan 22 2009 3:46 PM

Thanks for being a friend.


Rose, Sarah, Ariel, Nora and Lydia

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Dec 3 2008 2:37 PM

FRIENDS OF ED MANN...UNITE...THANKS
FOR FINDING US...WOULD LOVE TO SHARE THE BILL WITH YOU ALL IN THE NEAR FUTURE...fGU
The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn

The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn



Oct 14 2008 1:30 PM

Greetings and salutations from The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn.
Peter Alsop

Peter Alsop



Sep 17 2008 7:10 PM

Welcome aboard!
Thanks for the add!!
And thanks for sharing some of your music. We enjoyed visiting your space!!!
Thanks, Peter Alsop & Crew
Tori

Tori



Aug 21 2008 3:48 PM

Thanks for playing at Matt's and my wedding in June, it was awesome!

wedding photos
Weasel Goose

Weasel Goose



Jul 28 2008 7:07 PM

Astrograss is the cat's pajama's!

The Weasel Goose herself!
kelsey

kelsey wishik



Jun 30 2008 6:16 PM

your music is a celebration of life. beautiful stuff.
Margot Leverett and the Klezmer Mountain Boys

Margot Leverett and the Klezmer Mountain Boys



Jun 5 2008 8:59 PM

thanks for the add! you sound great
Margot & the Klezmer Mountain Boys
Jack Pearson

Jack Pearson



Feb 19 2008 11:59 PM

Thanks for adding me! Great sound.

jack
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Jan 20 2008 4:42 AM

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Howell Osborne

Howell Osborne



Jan 10 2008 12:15 PM



Thanks for being my newest myspace friend. I love your sound. Howell
The Cold Supper Boys

The Cold Supper Boys



Oct 31 2007 4:06 PM

Reallky loved your show at the Parkside guys!!
James Kerr

James Kerr



Oct 5 2007 1:44 PM

Jro, whats shakin'? I stumbled upon Eric Sbar on myspace.com/theduo. He's in LA playing in a jazz duo with guitar, sounds great.
peace
jk
Melissa

Melissa Tong



Sep 20 2007 7:50 AM

I will see you and your Yorkgrass from Yorktown manana. looking forward to it!
AhChoo

AhChoo



Aug 31 2007 9:39 PM

i love the song Highway Man..keep it up..have a good weekend.
Matt Combs

Matt Combs



Aug 19 2007 3:52 PM

jordan shapiro from jazz combo class at u of michigan?
Thomas Bailey

Thomas Bailey



Aug 17 2007 3:08 PM

You guys make me look real bad.
Let's pick one when I get home...
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