"Chief" J. Peter Yakel - Guitar; Vocals; Fretless Prussian Kazoo; Doubleneck Jug with Undulating Corkscrew Retractor AND Dewdrop Whammy Bar
"Professor" Chris Schultz - Banjo; Vocals; Wireless Organ Grinder with Dual-Monkey Assist; Acoustic Pitchfork with Step-Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Tom "The Lion" King - Mandolin; Guitar; Harmonica; Vocals; Inverted Cowbell with Phase Shifter and 3-Speed Reverse; Appalachin Wind Harp with Black Bean Inducer
Pete "The Treat" Murphy - Acoustic Bass; Vocals; Stringless Washtub Bass; Non-Reverberating Tuning Fork; Moss-Covered, Three-Handled Family Gredunza
Individual band member photos taken by Ken DeLong.
J. Peter Yakel interview on WEXT 97.7 FM with host Dave Michaels to talk about the "Rhythm on the Ridge" music fest and happenings with the Flood Road band.
"Rhythm on the Ridge" video interview and WVCR 88.3 FM radio station interviews courtesy of Harold Bryant, Pop Media Productions. Visit Harold at: http://www.myspace.com/n2stuff
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Sounds Like
...Somethin' finer'n frog hair!
Sorta like when one of the fellers sets a tumbler of the "Oh Be Joyful" down in front of you. Take a swaller, feelin' the heat as it works its way down. You think, "A fine drink, no doubt about it", and at the same time, you cain't put your finger on exactly what it is...sames with the music...partial to Americana, folk, and bluegrass, with hints of other stuff mixed about.
Flood Road don't nary play live songs exactly the same. The boys know you get a better recipe by constantly stirrin' the pot an' addin' in new ingredients as you go.
J. Peter Yakel & Flood Road hail from upstate New York, playing an original recipe of “Acoustic FolkGrass”: a blend of Americana, Bluegrass and Folk, with a pinch of Rock-n-Roll for seasoning. Their rootsy song mix cooks up a batch of memorable toe-tappers and eye-weepin’ ballads as varied and unpredictable as the northeast seasons.
The quartet features Tom “The Lion” King on mandolin/guitar/harmonica, Pete “The Treat” Murphy on bass, "Professor" Chris Schultz on banjo and guitar and "Chief" J. Peter Yakel on guitar and vocals.
Tom King's music history dates to the early 80's with fret work in "Negative Space". Later, between solo gigs, he connected with Bernie Gerling in "Technical Difficulties", followed by the "Mountain Minstrels", "Big Bag and the Romulettes" and "King Thom and His Merry Men". Tom's been with Flood Road since March 2007.
Pete Murphy's thumpin' bass took root in a Metallica cover band. Later, he migrated toward jazz and blues, and put his talents to work with Capitaland notable bands such as "The Tri-City All Stars" and "Voodoo Runner". Pete's been with Flood Road since September 2007.
Chris Schultz's music history dates back to the mid 70's with the country bluegrass band "Schoharie Turnpike". Later, he formed the Rotterdam Junction based"Waterwitch" band. In the mid'90's, Chris formed the edgy acoustic folk rock band "Mooncat", and has played with them since. The Professor has been in Flood Road since December 2008.
J. Peter Yakel's music career began in his childhood, learning from with his mother, a Capital District church organist for over 60 years. Progressing thru a decade of alto, tenor and bari sax in school bands, Yakel moved on to electric with a lefty Fender Strat. In short order, rock sessions with schoolmates, including Vincent Zandri (The Blisterz), and noted Capitaland artist Mike Eck (The Ramblin' Jug Stompers) took over. Numerous garage bands followed, and later, varied music collaborations evolved while Yakel was stationed at military bases in the US and Europe. Easing back from electric to acoustic, Yakel founded Flood Road in 2006.
The Boys and their homegrown music have flourished since then, and since 2009, the band has hosted the annual Rhythm on the Ridge Music Fest at Maple Ski Ridge, in Rotterdam, NY.
Past Flood Road Alumni include Jon "Banjovius" Belcher, and "Blueberry" Dan Johnson.
Homegrown music...easy to enjoy...that's Flood Road.
J. Peter Yakel & Flood Road is spinning on fine broadcast and Internet radio stations, like WWB, WEBR, WEXT, WICR, WUSB, WVCR, WMUC, KDNK, KCRL, and AFC Radio, to name a few. Thanks for the support! Whatever your favorite station happens to be, dial it in and make a Flood Road song request today! If we're not in the rotation, tell 'em to add us!
The band’s independent debut CD, "Pickin’ On Park Ave" was released in May 2008. The 11-song (10 originals, one traditional) disc captures the band’s full quartet sound. Park Ave was recorded live at The Lion's Den in Capitaland of the Empire State. CD's are $8, plus $3 for shipping. Drop us a note and we'll get your copy right out! For individual MP3 downloads, visit: www.lulu.com/yakel
Visit J. Peter Yakel's Lulu website for more solo music, as well as his internationally reviewed book, “The Legend Of Juggin Joe”, considered for a movie screenplay by a major Hollywood media company in 2006!
All of the original lyrics and music, as well as the adapted traditional songs played by J. Peter Yakel and/or Flood Road, are copyright protected and registered with BMI. No unauthorized use allowed. All rights reserved.
Homegrown music…Easy to Enjoy…That’s Flood Road!
Flood Road performing "Betwixt Yer Eyes" at the 2009 Rhythm on the Ridge Music Fest. Video courtesy of Harold Bryant at PoP Media Productions.Flood Road Betwix Yer Eyes ROTR
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Wisdom: 2 Divine the person You will become Later, Observe the Person You are with Now!
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FREE TO THE PUBLIC! AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION NEEDED IN WILD CARD VOTE! WATCH THE PERFORMANCE AND VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE!
Contest Dates: October 1, 8, 16
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JUDGE’S TOP 10 VOTE: 1. Courtney Biondo 2. James Dowen 3. Danielle Gaudin 4. J.T. Maple 5. Sharon MacPherson 6. Eric Margan 7. Katrina Marie 8. Danielle Mozeleski 9. Victoria Minucci 10. Benjamin Uytiepo
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FINALE WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16! WINNER OF THE COMPETITION GETS $5,000, a recording demo, and a headline performance at Revolution Hall!
Another Blessed Day in Da Life of Da King-9/10/2009 I went out and performed at Lark Tavern Last night. I had an excellent time. I did 2 songz, then audiance asked for an encore..i performed Prince Can't Rhyme, 10 Weed Commandments, then Bow 2 Da King. My Biznezz partner, and group member The Rover, backed me up..I was his hype man when he performed. He did 2 new bangers, my favorite of the two was Rover why you singer for? I chilled with my dude A-Light yesturday in the day time, mid afternoon..did some promo, and computer work for him. We smoked some dutches, listened 2 some music, and watched this ill movie, Demon Warriors..that shit waz crazy. It waz about obtaining power the wrong way, and Karma. A Very special friend from da myspace world came through and chilled..we chilled, talked about some bizness moves in the future (magizine work), politicz, life, smoked some good Cush. She was excellent company. I played about 6 or 7 games of handball in Washington Park, b4 I went out 2 perform yesturday. Had an excellent time. Saw my DVD Producer and co-star today, 50 Styles at the library in the State Building on Madison on the 7th Floor. I watched our new DVD out in the Streets Right NOW-The King of Albany...my boy Young White was on it..saw it yesturday, then saw him in the store 10 minutes after I watched him on DVD. As usual me and 50 styles performance was excellent..say my boy Prince Reheem on it, then saw him today at library! You will get your Copy of dvd Ms. X. Thanks God 4 all the love I've gotten on the film Im in about Saint Rose College in Albany on You-Tube with Matt. Someone hit me up on myspace and put me on too it. We did the taping about 2 weeks ago. I Love 2 see me in film, on TV, on The internet, in Photos. I really do Love Me. About 2 head out 2 Dutty Ruggerz Studio today..Da Rover made a hot beat, about 2 go blaze it up, and drop some Hot azz lyrics and make it do what it do you dig. Another Beautiful Day in Albany you Dig!
Fresh from The Studio-New Song Coming: 'Divine Inspiration'
Just came back from the studio..recorded a new song called "Divine Inspiration"..it waz produced by a friend of mine and producer and rapper Mr. Chritian..He loved it and marveled over how fast i did the track..I recorded the entire song in 3 takez...The first take I did the hook, verse, hook, verse, hook! The next take I did add-libz, and double upz, and then one more track 2 tighten it up. So everything waz done in ONE take, Im not into punch in and punch out, you lose the flow of the flow, at least I do you dig! The track waz Crazy, as soon as I heard it, I knew it waz a Trillion Dollar Hit. Mr. Christian Loved what I did with his track. He also kept commenting on the time I took 2 do the track "Damn you did the shit, quick"..he rapz also, so you know I had 2 show off a little, by doing it in One Take you dig. He Waz a Great Producer 2 Work with. We wil get together and work on a couple of more songz in the future you dig!
As usual with this Song Expect from me what I bring 2 the Game: Wizdom+Hot Beatz+Hot Flowz+Smooth Azz Swagger+BK!!!!!!!
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