Alar Kriisa - vocals, harmonica
Andres Roots - guitar
Peeter Piik - bass
2009 Feb. tour/album: Alar, Andres, Peeter + Steve Lury - harmonica
2008 - Alar - vocals, Andres - guitars
2008 spring UK/summer Estonian tour special guest: Steve Lury - harmonica
2003-2007:
Alar Kriisa - vocals; Andres Roots - guitars; Yllar Kart - harmonica
Studio/live guests 2005-2007:
Peeter Piik - upright bass, mandolin; Raul Terep - drums & percussion; Kalle Kindel - djembe; Marju Varblane - violin; Eddie Baytos - keyboards, accordion, frattoir (2005 spring tour)
Influences
Charley Patton, Bob Dylan, Son House, Primus, Howlin' Wolf, The White Stripes, Bukka White, Johnny Cash, Hound Dog Taylor, Tom Waits, Muddy Waters, The Doors, Johnny Shines
"We sounded pretty good together!" David 'Honeyboy' Edwards
“Huge stage presence and a superb band.” Dave Raven, BFBS Radio 2
“More real than the real thing.” René Malines, Virus de Blues
Festivals played include:
Le Blues Autour du Zinc, France (2009); Puistoblues, Finland (2006); Augustibluus, Estonia (2003-2008); Bliuzo Naktys, Lithuania (2005, 2008); Floating Cockroach Alt.Blues Festival, Finland (2007, 2008); Fontaine Festival, Latvia (2008); Savonsolmu Beach & Blues Party, Finland (2007); WRA InterContinental Resophonic Guitar Festival, Czech Republic (2005); Kaavi Blues, Finland (2007); Bellshill Music Festival, Scotland (2009); Nordic-Baltic Harmonica Festival, Estonia (2008); Bluza Krustceles, Latvia (2004); Fiesta de la Guitarra, Estonia (2006); Soodoma Rock, Estonia (2004); Tallinn Music Week/Jazzkaar Showcase, Estonia (2009); RockTrip, Estonia (2004); Januse Käo Blues, Estonia (2009); Prima Vista Literature Festival, Estonia (2004, 2009); Lindalevi, Estonia (2003, 2004, 2006, 2007); Jannen Jamit, Finland (2006); WintFest, Estonia (2003); Supilinna Päevad, Estonia (2004, 2006)...
"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
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
Hi there ! Long time no see !! We're still enjoying your powerful and lively music a lot !! So it seems you've got a busy summer ahead !! That's good news ! We're getting prepared to have a busy September and October ..... Summer is for wine and naps on the lawn ....er ...well rehearsals too !!!
Good to have you as a friend! So great to see the internet in action this way, shortening distances between people.
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Hello Boys:) Thanks for your great show in Koeru. I'll make a DVD of your church consert. May I name it "Torakoita kirkossa"?:) Hyvää Juhannusta Hannu&Merja
Hey hows it going. Hope is well. I was wondering if you would like to have a free album? You can get it at http://www.megaupload.com/?f=3NNQTYF1 I would love to know what you think
GREAT!!! You and I are connected in some sorta way! It always intrigues me that the ladies are attracted to the 'sex' button, and..the 'who is eric'..folks i've known for years look at that one and, with all seriousness, ask, "Well, who is Eric Gebhardt?" First, they don't know, second, they can't figure it out.
And your new record, I love it! The quality to is so good, but not too good, it's just right!! Cheers Andres, and send my praise to the band!!
Just dropping by to say Hi and see what you’re up to and how you are doing.
As always, wishing you well. Stay positive, productive & purpose driven.
Peace
Michael
No worries, guys. I ordered your cd yesterday and it arrived this morning. now that's what I call service!!! I can hear the Tom Waits influence and as I'm a massive fan of old Tom and I also play Bottleneck Guitar, It's going down really well,
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