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The Bandolins
Bluegrass / Americana / Roots Music

"It's too fast!"

NEW FAIRFIELD, Connecticut
United States

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Last Login:  7/4/2008
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   The Bandolins: General Info
Member Since7/24/2006
Band Websitebandolins.com
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Mandolin player Doug Spaulding is a career and family man by day, musician by night. He is an accomplished guitarist in his own right, but has been devoting his free time to working out the old traditional American songs on the mandolin.

John Capalbo, 5-string banjo, spent a number of years as a working rock bassist, until switching to the banjo. He is quickly becoming a master of the finger picking technique made popular by notables such as Earl Scruggs and Ralph Stanley. He is also a master carpenter and craftsman.

Fiddler Erick Feucht has been actively playing fiddle, mandolin, and guitar in Connecticut for the past several years. His interests include bluegrass and old-time music along with Celtic themes. A passionate jammer, he is happiest in musical settings that challenge his creativity and expand his knowledge. Erick lives in Newtown and is, along with his wife, Kim, the owner of Stockbridge & Berry Home Furnishings in Monroe and Southbury.

Guitarist Larry Brish has a long history on the guitar, with original roots in American folk and bluegrass music. He is also an adjunct college professor, baseball coach and family man.

Bassist Jamie Doris attended the Jazz and Contemporary Music program at the New School in New York City, where he studied with jazz greats such as Reggie Workman, Chico Hamilton, Junior Mance, Buster Williams and Cecil McBee. In addition to his work with The Bandolins, Jamie is also a freelance website developer. He teaches private bass and guitar lessons at his home as well as at New Fairfield Guitar Studio, and occasionally performs private functions with his jazz group, The Emissaries.

Susan Spaulding, percussionist, is a multi-talented artist and musician. Her contribution includes keeping time on the washboard, triangles and concertina. She is currently studying the violin, and is responsible for the bands artwork.

InfluencesStanley Bros, Bill Monroe, Carter Family, Osbourne Bros, Johnny Cash, Eire, Doc Watson, Woody Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie, Flatt and Scruggs, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Hot Tuna, Bob Dylan, Sierra Nevada, Mountain Dew, a good cup o' Joe, Rail Lines
Sounds LikeGrandpa's been brewin' up that old Mountain Dew again...
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   About The Bandolins

The founding members of the Bandolins started out doing rock and roll covers purely for fun. But when bassist John Capalbo went AWOL for a few weeks, it seemed the fun was over. Then one night, John returned with a banjo in place of his bass, and thus began the transformation toward an older and simpler form of music. Guitarist Doug Spaulding hung up his guitar for a mandolin, and Larry Brish swapped his electric guitar for the acoustic. The trio found themselves starting from scratch, learning from the traditional American folk songbook. Soon the group was joined by Ralph Volpe on violin, Jamie Doris on bass and Susan Spaulding on percussion.

After spending the last few months mastering the Old Tyme songs that make up the foundation of American roots music, the band has just begun to bring their sound to the people, to share with them the joy and the message the band has found in this music.

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Urban Monroes





Jun 28 2008 11:08 AM

Howdy

We're just droppin' by to thank you kindly for adding the Urban Monroes as a friend.

We hope you have a great day!


~the Urban Monroes
Two Bits String Band





Feb 25 2008 9:31 AM

Thanks much for the add!
Elwood





Dec 14 2007 11:07 AM

SEASON'S GREETINGS
BEST WISHES
ELWOOD
Midnight Ramblers String Band
Athens, West Virginia, USA.
KJ Denhert





Nov 30 2007 8:58 AM

George W. Carroll states about K.J. Denhert; "With all the fire, guts, and gusto of a consummate vocal/instrumental artist, K.J. Denhert's vocal & guitar talents came at me like a runaway train." Just go to Motema.SongForFree.net for your FREE DOWNLOAD of K.J. Denhert's work!
Elwood





Nov 20 2007 7:48 AM

Greetings from Wild, Wonderful, West Virginia. THANKS !!

Best Wishes

ELWOOD
Midnight Ramblers String Band
Athens, West Virginia, USA
The Reel Thing





Jul 10 2007 11:59 AM

Well, thank you for the add! See you soon!

Julie :-)
for The Reel Thing
Sean Wright





Jun 3 2007 5:39 AM

Hi - The Bandolins. It's free music download month over at my four myspace sites. 12 tracks to download for free. Enjoy.

Album #2 - SHATTER - in Sean Wright's album-a-month project has been delivered and so now it's on to album #3!

take care --
Sean Wright (the album-a-month guy)
Danity Kane





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The Kahuna Cowboys Jug Band





May 2 2007 8:39 AM

HOWDY, BANDOLINS!
THANKS FOR BEING OUR FRIEND!
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Bass World Radio





Mar 14 2007 5:49 PM

Hi The Bandolins! Thanks for the add!

Best wishes,
Brian
BWR
The Poitin Still





Mar 10 2007 2:21 PM

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Mar 8 2007 12:27 PM

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Erick





Feb 25 2007 3:15 PM

Thanks for coming over last night and filling our home with joyful sounds! I'll see you Friday.
Widow Maker





Jan 23 2007 8:37 PM

Tear it up! Thanks for adding Widow Maker!

www.widowmakerbluegrass.com
Watch “Jesus Paid My Bail” on YouTube!
Erick





Jan 21 2007 8:48 AM

Loved rockin' with you guys in the basement last night! See you soon!
James Hunter





Nov 21 2006 7:15 PM

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James Hunter





Nov 21 2006 7:12 PM

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Cornfields & Crossroads





Sep 23 2006 8:48 PM

Thanks for the add guys. You have a great sound and we look forward to hearing more.
Larry





Sep 18 2006 1:08 PM

I've got Blisters on my Fingers!
Elisa





Sep 13 2006 7:32 PM

Can't wait to hear you guys on Sat at Macy's!!!
Blackwater





Sep 11 2006 9:29 PM

Thanks for the add.. we appreciate it..
Josh
Hans York





Sep 1 2006 2:01 PM

Great Sound!

Thanks so much for visiting and sharing your talent.

all best wishes from Seattle to you :)

Hans
Heather





Aug 3 2006 4:59 AM

Hey!
I found you through the Bass group on here!
Erm...no, I didn't know my page played all the videos at once!I did disable them from starting automatically...but maybe I didn't do it properly!
How's life treating you guys at the moment then?Hope all is good.
xxxxx
Jaime Dorito





Jul 31 2006 10:48 AM

You guys rocked my socks off at the Beauty from Ashes benfit!

;P
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