Four musicians with long experience of playing acoustic music of all kinds, we first came together to provide music for an Appalachian dance group based in Bakewell, Derbyshire. Since then we have gone on to play concerts, barn dances and festivals all around central England. A line -up which features two flavours of mandolin plus banjo and guitar produces a distinctive, driving style on the tunes and most songs feature three or four part harmony.
In addition to regular concert and barn dance appearances, we also host a monthly old-time session at The Devonshire Arms, Baslow, DE45 1SR on the first monday of every month. Email: enquiries@downtrodden.org.uk for details
Land of the Sky
Recorded and engineered by Paul Hopkinson, Foundry Studio, Chesterfield. Recordings were done in a single take, to try and capture as live a sound as possible. Mastered by Sean at Torch Music, Ascot
The artwork for the cover and booklet were taken from an 1880 tourist booklet which is held in the D.H.Ramsey Library, Special Collections, University of North Carolina at Asheville, 28804 and used with their permission. Click here to see the original.
Reviews
“from start to finish what we are presented with is an authentic sounding band specialising in old-time music with a high ‘feel-good’ factor’.” (Maverick)
"A very enjoyable CD. Good choice of songs, well-sung and well-played." (Old-Time Herald)
"the music is tight and together but also fun .. the CD makes for entertaining listening with standout moments throughout" (Living Tradition)
"It's a brew piped out of the Ozarks and bottled in Bakewell, and it tastes like the pure drop to me. Friskier than a coon dog with fleas." (Stirrings)
"a British band bringing their own interpretations to some good material. I don't think they will stay downtrodden long, I think they are stepping up to the plate and expect to see them at many festivals in the future." (Old Time News)
"a winning home-made, one–take sound of a front-porch group on a flat-bed truck bowling down a dusty country road. Hitch a ride!" (EFDSS English Song and Dance)
"Seventeen tracks of pure joy. For anyone starting out in old time and/or bluegrass music and wanting to capture a whole catalogue of great songs and tunes, all in one place, then this recording certainly delivers the goods. This band can also cut it live. I know, because I’ve seen ’em in action." (British Bluegrass News)
"From bluesy laments, full of genuine yearning, to finger-pluckin' good instrumental barn-stormers, these tracks are packed with more life than a freight-car hobo's vest." (Derbyshire Times)
"The best down-home string-band music I've heard in a long while" (Fred McCormick, Worlds of Tradition Radio Show)
"The musicianship is quality, the arrangements are tight, the vocals are good and the harmonies superb. A strongly recommended buy for the collection of country and folk fans alike" (Folk Monthly)
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"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)
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Antonio Hoyos will be joining us on the 16th of June, appearing as "The Great Antoine!"
We are delighted that this great comedic performer can join our line-up.
The Pop Haydn Post-Modern Medicine Show will be appearing at The Laugh Factory, 8001 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood! One show at 8:00 PM.
Pop will be joined by Professor Dave Bourne and the Medicine Show Band, Rob Zabrecky, Sophie Evans, Antonio Hoyos, Phil Van Tee and Pop's Candy Girls for a wonderful show of Old Time Music, magic, comedy and variety.
It'll make you feel better!
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
19th Century Attire Welcome!
You can buy tickets at LaughFactory.com or call: 323-6561336 ext 1.
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Lissy Rosemont and Jeff Mosier Banjo Duet at the Garage for Phish afterparty this coming Tuesday 6/9 followed bu Blueground Undergrass and Colonel Bruce Hampton- come on out!
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