Bowerbirds is: Phil Moore (guitar, lead vocals) and Beth Tacular (accordion, keys, vocals), and Dan "Yan" Westerlund (drums, keys, vocals). We are touring also this winter with Will Hackney (mandolin, vocals).
Past members or touring musicians include: Mark Paulson (violin, foot synth, percussion, vocals), who toured with us for years, as well as Abbie Bowman, Matt Damron, Mickey D'Loughy, Brad & Phil Cook (Megafaun), John DeHaven, Wes Phillips, Tim Phillips, and Will Anderson, who each played with us on a few shows.
On the recordings, the only performers are Phil, Beth and Mark; except Brad Cook and Wes Phillips, who played upright bass on a few songs, and Phil Cook, who played banjo on "The Ticonderoga". Phil Moore plays drums on all of Upper Air.
Also, we apologize that we have not been able to keep up with myspace messages, because we don't have fast internet at the Airstream, and myspace takes forever to load there. If you would like to get in touch with us, please go to bowerbirds.org and follow the email link.
The male crestless bowerbird is completely drab. His plumage is indistinguishable from the female's. His bower has therefore grown more elaborate to take the place of colorful feathers. He gathers insect skeletons, shells, seeds and charcoal, and arranges them in neat piles in his bower. While bobbing about to attract the female, he holds a colorful object, usually a flower, in his bill.
you guys are great. i actually lived in raleigh till march, moved, then finally gave you guys a listen. f you guys are going to be playing a show in raleigh anytime after march 15th of next year you can expect to see me there.
hey enjoyed meeting you in upland had an excellante time. well i gotta get goin now. i hope to see u again soon. REAL SOON. You Rock! Your loyal fan. Sergio.
