Daniel Spurr- Banjo, Guitar, Voice, Kazoo, Skippin' and a Flyin' ***** Daniel Thompson- Fiddle, Jawharp, Harmonica, Attitude ***** Doug Schaefer- Drums, Washboard, Flower Arrangements
Influences
Dickel Brothers, Minor Threat, Mischief Brew, The Pine Hill Haints, This Bike is a Pipe Bomb, The Evil Crypt Kickers, Counter Clockwise, Sister Carol, Pixies, Roscoe Holcomb, Charles Kuralt, Bob Dylan, Dock Boggs, Bad Brains, Pete Seeger, Grandmaster Flash, Oscar Overturf
The Can Kickers play loud, fast old timey music with the occasional funky beat thrown in. Think what would happen if Minor Threat and the Ramones picked up banjoes and fiddles and joined a New Orleans-style second line.
The Can Kickers like to play shows for people who like to dance.
They've played over 600 shows since 2000 in basements, living rooms, bars, clubs, festivals, bomb shelters, on the back of a moving bus, on the back of a moving pickup truck, and even at a stadium once.
They've played all over the US multiple times and taken a trip or two to Ireland and the Netherlands. They have also recently returned from a 7 week tour of Mexico. It's all about having a good time, so come out and see them live when you can.
"The Can Kickers really know how to turn an old-time tune into a joyful, foot-stomping, shout it out, party!" -Tommy Ramone
TO ORDER CD's, 7 INCHES, SHiRTS, ETC: Email the Can Kickers at cankickers@hotmail.com or go to www.themysticdisc.com, or go to www.fistolo.com for the new "Live at Lava Zone" CD.
"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
I had a weird, but wonderful, dream last night, in which the Can Kickers made a cameo appearance. It reminded me how much I like the music that my subconscious was telling me so!
loveeee the stuffff we happen to have a new song up! it's called My Lying Heart (Dunes) check it out and tell us what you think? much love, Marco The Lionheart
I found the Fire in the East/Fire in the West 33 in one of my old boxes. I danced the entire time I was getting ready for work. Put me in a great mood!
That's funny man,If you look at my pix,you'll see me out 'clubbing' with Rev Deadeye in Big V's downtown St Pauls in the Twin Cities last July...love his music & the American Relay too, but it would be great to see you Can Kickers over here one day soon & get your album out to me !!
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