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Erik Brandt and the Urban Hillbilly Quartet
Folk / Rock / Americana

Making music that doesn't suck since 1995



SAINT PAUL, Minnesota
United States

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   Erik Brandt and the Urban Hillbilly Quartet: General Info
Member Since11/13/2005
Band Websitewww.urbanhillbillyquartet.com
Band MembersErik Brandt - guitars, keyboards, accordion, lead vocals
Dave Big-D Strahan - electric guitar, banjo
Milo Mietzner - percussion
Noah Riemer - drums
Luke Jacobs / Jon Olson - bass
Chris Jones - mandolin, banjo
Jeremy Szopinski - electric guitar (on leave)
Greg Tippett - bass (on leave)
InfluencesMidwest powerhouses The Jayhawks and Uncle Tupelo; UK's Grand Drive; Canada's Bruce Cockburn; and folk/jazz star David Grisman.
Sounds LikeUHQ has been compared to R.E.M., The Grateful Dead, and 16 Horsepower.
Record LabelMercy Recordings / Fundamental Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 26 2009 8:00P
High Noon Saloon Madison, Wisconsin
Nov 5 2009 7:00P
Dreamland Arts St. Paul, Minnesota
Nov 6 2009 10:00P
Fitger’s Brewhouse Duluth, Minnesota
Nov 14 2009 7:00P
Pioneer Place on Fifth Theatre St. Cloud, Minnesota
Feb 13 2010 7:00P
Trinity House Theater Livonia, Michigan

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   About Erik Brandt and the Urban Hillbilly Quartet
What started as a jam session in late fall 1995 in a now burnt-out St. Paul hole-in-the-wall bar has become an international curiosity. The Urban Hillbilly Quartet has grown into an award-winning Twin Cities-based ensemble that delivers an eclectic mix of musical styles, blending fiddle, electric guitar, accordion, bass and other toys. On stage, the Hillbillies perform mainly original material--most of which can be found on their seven albums: Living in The City, St. Paul Town, Beautiful Lazy, Lanky But Macho, Hot And Now, Amelias Boot and their latest:The A-List. Erik Brandt recently released his first solo album entitled Green Eyed Alone.

Their music has been influenced by: Midwest powerhouses The Jayhawks and Uncle Tupelo; UKs Grand Drive; Canadas Bruce Cockburn; and folk/jazz star David Grisman. UHQ has been compared to R.E.M., The Grateful Dead, and 16 Horsepower.

The core of the band is Erik Brandt (guitar, accordion, piano, lead vocals), Jeremy Szopinski (electric guitar), Greg Tippett (bass), Noah Riemer (drums), Dave Strahan (banjo, telecaster), and Milo Mietzner (percussion) who have been performing together in the UHQ for ages. They perform regularly at nightclubs, bars, colleges, festivals, park bandshells, coffeeshops and anywhere people connect with intelligent music.

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Matt G

Matt G



May 11 2009 1:50 AM

Hey Erik

Hope the family is doing well!

BTW I love Locks - got some great Grismanesque floating harmonies in the intro. I like it!

Matt
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Jean Yves Martello



Mar 10 2009 1:26 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RADIO COUNTRY CLUB <br />1st March 2006 - 1st March 2009 <br />The Biggest French Radio <br />Country Music - Best Regards <br />http://www. radiocountryclub. com
Mandy

Amanda Nistler



Jan 7 2009 3:35 AM

Hey Brandt! How are you and the music these days?
Bruce Cockburn

Bruce Cockburn



Dec 15 2008 9:40 PM

Thanks For the add, and your continued support!


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