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Billy the Squirrel
Psychedelic / Bluegrass / Funk



LAWRENCE, Kansas
United States

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Last Login:  12/6/2009
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Member Since7/16/2006
Band MembersMike Hannah--mandolin, vocals Billy Wassung--guitars, vocals Jon Studtmann--electric bass Tom Fleming---banjo, vocals Blake Clemmer---keyboards Chris Gonsalves---drums
Influencespink floyd, bob dylan, neil young, phish, the grateful dead, the beatles, john hartford, jerry garcia, yonder mountain string band, garaj mahal, jimi hendrix, tony rice, split lip rayfield, big metal rooster, the cosmopolitics, joe avery, hot rize, new grass revival, david grisman, steve kimock, strength in numbers, bill monroe, flatt and scruggs, jimmy martin, paul simon, talking heads, frank zappa, townes van zant, csny, mike marshall, leftover salmon, louis armstrong, miles davis, herbie hancock, charles mingus, radiohead, etc...
Sounds Likesteal your face rock and roll funky stuff with just the right amount of grass
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   About Billy the Squirrel
Check us out at the Summer Camp Music Festival May 23, 24, 25 in Chillicoth, IL http://www.summercampfestival.com/2009/ Billy the Squirrel is an acoustic song writing group that explores aspects of rock n' roll, folk, funk and bluegrass music. Shows will often be a journey of life experiences and stories told through the song writing of Mike Hannah/Billy Wassung and improvisational musical landscapes. The music of Billy the Squirrel blends traditional acoustic music with the attitude of rock n' roll in an attempt to create a psychedelic acoustic sound. The band recently added a full drum kit and banjo to their evolving sound. 2008 was a landmark year for the group, highlighted by their first trip to Colorado in the Spring, an epic performance at the Wakarusa Music Festival in the Summer, then a memorable Winfield Festival and a blistering run of hot Fall shows. Billy the Squirrel has become one of the most dynamic acousic groups in the ever expanding Kansas bluegrass scene. 2009 promises to take the Squirrel across the Midwest and West as the continue to explore the limitless possibilities of "Newgrass" music. Billy the Squirrel has performed with noteworthy artists such as Vince Herman (of Leftover Salmon), Acoustic Syndicate, Dirtfoot, Hackensaw Boys, Split Lip Rayfield, Truckstop Honeymoon, Head for the Hills, Benny Galloway and the Wayword Sons, the Dewayn Brothers, Big Smith and many more... I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4

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Sequel

Sequel



Dec 17 2009 5:08 AM

If you are out late in KC Saturday (Dec. 19), swing by Crosstown station.  We will be doing the Medeski, Scofield, Martin and Wood thing till about 2:00 am.

Thanks,
Ken
Jennifer

Jennifer Boch



Dec 4 2009 1:27 PM


Good Morning,

I just stopped by for a visit and to say "HI".




Jennifer

Jennifer Boch



Dec 3 2009 9:12 AM


Hi,

Pleasure to meet you and thanks for being my friend here on myspace!

Have a great day, kisses. Yola







King Harvest (Tribute to The Band)

King Harvest (Tribute to The Band)



Nov 12 2009 7:05 PM




The Rovetti Experience

The Rovetti Experience



Oct 4 2009 3:24 PM

Hi there! Hope you can make it to our next show at Jasper O'Farrells in Sebastopol, Ca. on October 9th! The Rovetti Experience will be playing rock, swing, blues and a tad bit of bluegrass. So if you like to dance, or just want to check out a great band, Jasper O'Farrells is the happening spot to be for the night of October 9th. Show starts at 10:00pm. Also, if you stick around till the end of the show, there will be a special treat involving fire and violin called Classical Element. Your support is always much appreciated. If you can't make it, can you please send a represenative? Thanks a million!!
The Dusty Buskers

The Dusty Buskers



Sep 10 2009 5:12 AM

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Jul 27 2009 2:41 AM

Check out our next event - hope to see ya there!!

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Jul 2 2009 10:16 PM

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The Rovetti Experience

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May 23 2009 11:42 PM

CHECK OUT THE HUNGRY LIKE A WOLF TEASER!!...We are playing at the River Brewing Company on June 10th. It's the night of the Wednesday night market! It'll be a blast!! Show starts at 8:00pm. Hope to see you there!!
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May 19 2009 12:36 AM

Max Paley

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May 11 2009 11:02 PM

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The Rovetti Experience

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May 7 2009 3:16 AM

The Rovetti Experience will be performing at the Hopmonk Taverns in Sebastopol, Ca. This Saturday, May 9th with Lfiasco and the Jug Dealers!! We will be playing many different styles of music such as , swing, jazz, country, blues, bluegrass, and 80's rock! Show starts at 8:30pm!! Hope to see you there!! Your support is much appreciated!!
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The Lost Chicken Wings

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Kasey Rausch

Kasey Rausch



Apr 7 2009 2:43 PM

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Head for the Hills

Head for the Hills



Apr 7 2009 3:45 AM

It was GREAT seeing and playing with you guys.

See you soon!
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Mar 21 2009 11:45 PM

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Mar 21 2009 11:44 PM

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Urban Monroes

Urban Monroes



Mar 6 2009 11:36 PM





We're just droppin' by to say howdy and thanks for being friends with the Urban Monroes.


We hope you have a great day!

~the Urban Monroes
The Sunflower Colonels

The Sunflower Colonels



Mar 6 2009 4:24 PM

Hey Squirrels, we've got three shows this weekend!

Friday: Midwestern Musical Co (1830 Locust, KCMO) w/ Kasey Rausch for the First Fridays Art Walk. (show starts at 7pm, we play second)

Saturday: Bottleneck. We're opening for Whitewater Ramble. (show starts at 10pm)

Sunday: Dempseys Pub. Lance Fahey, Euphoria Stringband, The Ready Brothers, and us. (show starts at 6pm, we play last)

We'll try and make it out to your show on Friday after our gig.
The DeWayn Brothers

The DeWayn Brothers



Feb 26 2009 12:02 AM

We'll be there!
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