In Modern Times EMHU is touring as a 3 piece called "Spiked Punch." We were a 4 piece, but lost our drummer Max when he had to go to college in Portland. In the future there is about a 60% chance we will be a 9 piece reggae band, competing with that band "still flyin" on the giant white-boy reggae circuit.
In Ancient Times...The first show was November 2004 at Beerland. Then there was a show February 2005 at Reds Scoot Inn with Ex-Models. The show with Ex-Models was outside and I was only wearing a bathing suit. My mom was there and I told her next time I would wear socks. Somehow the ukulele thing ended up with a band including a full horn section, a Dutchman, a country singer from Minnesota (who has since graduated and returned to Minnesota) and even a juggler for one show. There was this convoluted plot line that would change with every show and eventually collapsed under its own weight. We played a lot of covers. An all ukulele split 7" w/Dumb Haircuts was released.
A bit later on a CD called "So Real" got written, recorded, duplicated, etc. You can buy it here for $10:
There was a tour in May of 2008 with A Faulty Chromosome, and another that August with Reverse X-Rays. July of 2009 we are touring as 3 piece (we = me Dan and Eddy) 2 weeks up to New York, a week in New York, and a Boston show. Then I am going around solo for a while and then who knows what, the future.
"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
Yo Ethan, Hope that steak went down nicely from the 75th. I meant to chill out with ya the other night but had to leave a bit early. We still need to work in some play time man!
hey dude -- i didn't even know to remember that you were comming on tour with Real X Rated --- so I'm sorry you're not on the flier but I love your compact CD disc and I can't wait to see you play again! Your lai-d show in Austin was a really wonderful surprise.
no prob, thanks so much for playing. if you're ever back in the area give me a call and we'll do it again, same goes for ny. i fly in aug14, unfortunately it'll be after your show, but i'm there year round.
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