Mike Hannah--mandolin, vocals
Billy Wassung--guitars, vocals
Jon Studtmann--electric bass
Tom Fleming---banjo, vocals
Blake Clemmer---keyboards
Chris Gonsalves---drums
Influences
pink 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 Like
steal your face rock and roll funky stuff with just the right amount of grass
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...
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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.
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!!
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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!!
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!! Please sign our mailing list at http://reverbnation.com/therovettiexperience
