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Christabel and the Jons is a southern swing band based in east
Tennessee that blends familiar standards with modern vintage
sounding originals. Their music is acoustic and colorful, a blend
of Appalachian mountain music and vintage swing. The
group saunters and sways together with ease. Lead singer
Christa DeCicco steals hearts with her come-hither delivery and
charismatic stage performance. Her songwriting is heartfelt and
nostalgic, and her distinctive, sultry voice brings it all home. Old
suitcases and dressy vintage costumes from the 1920s-1950s
give the performance a torch singer, speakeasy feel.
Since the spring of 2005 this quirky band has been performing
and recording their distinctive style of folky swing. In November
of 2006 they released their first official album, "Love and
Circumstances.”
Christabel and the Jons is currently recording their highly
anticipated second album, which is as of yet untitled... Meanwhile
they continue to tour, mostly around the southeast region but with
periodic voyages to the northeast, southwest, and pacific northwest.
They can often be found in thrift stores as they travel from town
to town, hunting for clip-on ties and 1950s party dresses.
Glad to see you'll be coming back to Lafayette, LA (at least according to BlueMoon's site). I missed you guys at Bonnaroo and then again the last time yall came to LA since the weather was so bad that night. But I'll definately make this show.
We were in Asheville just last night at Jack o' the Woods and saw your poster there! What a great place to play -- wish we could make it back there for you guys. Hope the tour is going well. - Julianne
Going uphill both ways? Just like in the olden days? While snowing??
I just noticed you played at the Gypsy last night....I am super bummed that I didn't realize it, it would have been nice to see you guys play again! xox
Hey ya'll. Just got home from our little excursion. It was great seeing you, and REALLY fun to sit in for those two nights. Hope to see you sooner than later.
Well hello, Granny shared her gravy secret over the 4th. We'll have to get with the Weller sons and do a late-night feast again. Kentucky Straight Amigos for life!
