Texas Rex Emerson (Mandolin, Tenor Banjo, Kazoo, Guitar, Vocals)
Ryan Williams (Doghouse Bass, Guitar, Vocals)
Grady "the" Don Sandlin (Percussion, Guitar, Engineer, Vocals)
Fiddlin' Austin Smith (Fiddle)
Sir Hillary Early (Guitar, Vocals)
With occasional help from:
Three Fingered Al McIntosh (Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals)
Tamara Cauble (Fiddle, Vocals)
J. Paul Slavens (Accordion, Snare Drum, Vocals)
Andy Rogers (Banjo, Dobro, Bass, Vocals)
James Welch (Drums, Spoons, Beer, Slide Whistle, Percussion, Vocals)
Dave Anderson (Spanish Guitar, Vocals)
Guest appearances:
Clinton Knorpp (banjo)
Jamin Shepherd (vocals)
Rachel Monroe (vocals)
Tim Reeder (guitar, vocals)
Hillary Early (guitar, vocals)
Charles Barret Justice (guitar, doghouse bass, vocals)
Jeff Jeffus (guitar, banjo, vocals)
Megan Seale (fiddle, cello)
Kara Knorpp (vocals)
Willie Dees (guitar)
Andy Laviollete (guitar)
Cody Newman (fiddle)
Chris Tracy (dobro)
Sick (fiddle)
Brandi Berry (fiddle)
Big Wes (guitar)
Jieh Larson (banjo)
Gary Hubbard (mandolin)
Andrew Stiver (guitar)
Chris McQueen (guitar)
Cordell St. Freaks (vibe)
Jude (percussion)
The roots of the North Texas Skunkgrass band, the Boxcar Bandits, trace back to the demise of Blaizin' Grass in late 2005, after which Texas Rex enlisted the help of some local drinkers with pickin' problems, and began performin' under the moniker of the Boxcar Bandits in February 2006 in the lovely town of Denton, TX. Equally at home at a beer joint or back porch, coffeshop, streetcorner, or concert hall, the Bandits unique brand of pickin' has been known to cause spontaneous squaredancin'! They meld old-time, fastgrass, gospel and metal with the sounds of string band instruments to create the North Texas Skunkgrass sound.
The Bandits first album, "Smells Like Grass" was released on Break-a-Pick Records in 2008. These grizzly road warriors have taken their show on the road throughout their home state of Texas, also playin' in Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Louisiana. In between tourin', they are hard at work on their second record, "Far Mountain Gravy". They continue to break strings and take names all throughout the land!
THE BOXCAR BANDITS DO PLAY PARTIES! Booking: boxcarbandits@gmail.com
Howdy Everybody!
NOVEMBER NEWS
We got a couple of things goin' in November, includin' a short tour down to Bryan, Houston and Austin! In Bryan, we'll be at Revolution on Thursday the 6th, and we'll travel to Houston for Kirk's Birthday Bash at Club Dub Dub with Moonshine Summit! Then on to Austin!
Smells Like Grass, our debut album on Break-A-Pick Records is available now! Email us at boxcarbandits@gmail.com, or go to Recycled Records on 2nd Street on the Square in Denton, the back of the van, or any one of our shows!
Check out BoxcarBandits.com!
hey there, love the tunes! saw you guys at dans silverleaf a few months back and couldnt get enough :) be sure to check out my band pics - id love to do some work for ya sometime!
Hey Game Core is in 2 weeks on Saturday September 12th! Its gonna be a nerd party. Come out and play games see MC Lars, Celebrate the Dreamcasts Birthday and more!
Texas Rex and gang, thanks a ton for doing the show with us at the Moon. I checked my Boxcar Bandits CD case again- are you sure you remembered to put that $20 bill in there? ha ha ha. seriously though, Rex, Austin, Hillary, Ginny- you guys n gal are great and be sure to let us know if you need anything up y'all's way or anywhere. I am very glad you all were able to do the show with us Daniel
Tonight at The Parlor on North Loop Come see me with full band tonight at the Parlor! -Justin Kolb on upright bass! -Billy Brent Malkus on telecaster! -Smoot on drums! 9pm FREE and every Monday in August! Next Monday with Jennie and the Corn Pony! -Richie behind the bar! 100 E North Loop Blvd B Austin, Texas 78751 (512) 454-8965
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
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FIREWATER - LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS! Last shows until October!
Jun 26 : Larz, GERMANY : Fusion Festival Jun 27 : Audincourt, FRANCE : Rencontres & Racines Jun 28 : Istanbul, TURKEY : Balkan Soundz Festival July 02 : Dornbirn, AUSTRIA : Speilboden July 03 : Bulle, SWITZERLAND : Gibloux Festival July 04 : Jena, GERMANY : JG Stadtmitte July 05 : Hradec Kralove, CZECH R.: Rock For People July 06 : Vienna, AUSTRIA : Szene Wein July 08 : Linz, AUSTRIA : Posthof July 10 : Steyr, AUSTRIA : Röda July 11 : Bologna, ITALY : Mondiali Antirazzisti July 12 : Milano, ITALY : Magnolia Festival July 13 : Colmar, FRANCE : Hiero July 15 : Paris, FRANCE : Batofar July 17 : Pozega, CROATIA : Dirty Old Empire Festival July 18 : Veszprem, HUNGARY : Utcazene Fesztivál July 24 : Riberac, FRANCE : Le Grand Souk Festival July 25 : Gdynia, POLAND : Globaltica Festival July 31 : Namur, BELGIUM : Esperanzha Festival Aug 01 : Habere-Poche, FRANCE : Rock'n'Poche Festival Aug 02 : Bladel, NETHERLANDS : Bladelse Zomerfeesten
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