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Member Since4/23/2006
Band Websitewww.freegrassunion.com
Band Members
KIM HUMPHREY
KIM
HAPPY CASSIE

GREG BUTLER
GREG
MITCH ERDMAN
MITCH
InfluencesPRETTY GIRLS... LIQUOR... THE ROAD ... ROCK N ROLL ... PRETTY GIRLS ...

You are The Magician

Skill, wisdom, adaptation. Craft, cunning, depending on dignity.

Eleoquent and charismatic both verbally and in writing, you are clever, witty, inventive and persuasive.

The Magician is the male power of creation, creation by willpower and desire. In that ancient sense, it is the ability to make things so just by speaking them aloud. Reflecting this is the fact that the Magician is represented by Mercury. He represents the gift of tongues, a smooth talker, a salesman. Also clever with the slight of hand and a medicine man - either a real doctor or someone trying to sell you snake oil.

Sounds Like Free Grass Union is not your grandpappy's country swing. Sure, there's mandolin and moonshine, double time and doubling down, but this outlaw trio goes beyond the standard hoot and holler while anchoring the Patchogue, LI, NY folk/jam scene and shredding on the Northeast festival circuit. Kim Humphrey, Greg Butler and Mitch "The Mailman" Erdman have an alchemy that transcends the standard foot-stomping, bluegrass vibe with crazy chops, musical muscle, true grit and down home wit. They are indeed rooted in tradition, evoking the hippie hustle of Jerry Garcia's legendary ensemble Old & In The Way, the original thrill of Bill Monroe and the good time pick and shuffle of fellow Long Islanders Buddy Merriam & Back Roads. But FGU takes the bluegrass thing waaay "down the road." With Mitch the Mailman locking down the groove, the interplay of Humphrey and Butler is furious, frenetic, air tight and spellbinding - equal parts Phish and Vassar Clements (R.I.P.), easily at home with King Crimson and David Grisman. In a note, from where they're shuckin' and jivin', FGU reaches all the way into the past and simultaneously propels bluegrass far into the future. This speedy approach is not the only bullet in their holster. Their most recent work is elegant and reflective. On "Fishing in the Meadows of your Mind" and "Whispering Wind" the songwriting, arrangements, and performances are pastoral, impressionistic and poetic - full of that "peaceful, easy, feeling." When they legalize weed, let's hope they legalize shitkicking, psychedelic bluegrass too. At that point, we will all be Free Grass Union.
Record LabelBRINGING BACK "NIFTY"
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Feb 13 2010 9:00P
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Apr 30 2010 11:00P
FLOWER MUSIC HARVEST FESTIVAL II ... PULASKI, New York
May 1 2010 11:00P
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   About free grass union
So roll up roll up a phatty – for the 4P – sur-real-ality tour – complete with jugglers clowns – and some Aztec to melt away – any possibilities of a frown – it's absorbed under your tongue – dissipating – this sugree – suga-raye spillin' that sugar – taking up the space usually reserved for the - slumbering captain – up to the lip smackin' - taste of – something that killed Elvis – and damn sam it's cold – and damp – where's the salamanders – burning – like a jet engines blaze – while Bo-bob's doin' dishes – wishin for those California waves – and Reverend Green Dave's passed out – in the old blue school bus - that Stella built - after the late night investigation - of a partial digital frontier Bujak rave – of atmospheric soundscapes – tunneling transcendental – mantras of movement – and Cheri's off selling Steal-eee's – to the highest bidder – proof that people – actually do pay for quality – as the big bud's - in jar's grown by the greenest thumbs – with such TLC – you should've seen this one dude's face – as some kid just being naïve - twisted up and crushed his precious – oh Smiegel – and in his reaction - you could feel his passion So roll up roll up - for another magical mystery – potion – a modern day speakeasy – concoction – of fragmented thoughts – like a be-bob scat – gettin' off on this or that tangent – runnin rabid – rabbit jumping on back to that - old chicken shack – tweets up there tweetin' away – that multi-color feathered psychedelic devil bird – don't worry he's in his cage – and why does the caged bird sing – paz – so light up – the grass – that is soul blue 39 – from the Kentucky mind – and master golfer - Bill Monroe – layin' down that country homegrown funk – that authentic blend of Americana jazz – that ragtime flare – flippin' lines and licks and Scruggs - my name is earl – and this is the way I'm playing this to the world – even today the boundaries are being pulled and pushed – twisted and turned – and stir it up – gumbo stew brew – bluegrass - twisted and turned – as I watch the xtc on Kim's face – spinning – that rapturous grin – with a childlike glee – and a hint of madness – which initiated this rhyme – always keeping off time – with my off kilter mind's eye – watching that smoke dance - from one mouth to the next – no curses no hex only the kind from those harvest fest-tiv-it-tee's – a weekend party to elevate the evils of main street society – with two three four or more days of beautiful sunshine and blue skies – to go along with the full soulful swing – bending genres – and heritage – to a new sound – they can't be tamed – and ladies watch yourselves around these men – they've been sippin' on the shine – laid back and feelin' fine – they'd make snoop swell with pride – they be partying like they ain't from the Hampton – throwing down get your root down – move your foot around - and then other one too – let the infectious – sounds –fiddlin' around melody – over under and all around – the low end – smooth – as only free can be – so if you please – a little FGU – for our ears to take in so graciously – in our community – our extended family – we welcome back – home – Free Grass Union ... ... written by THE CAPTAIN...



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Dec 28 2009 8:07 PM

hey ya'll, Thanks for the add.  Peace, Merry Christmas!!
The Homegrown String Band

The Homegrown String Band



Dec 28 2009 8:06 PM

Merry Christmas from The Family!
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Dec 19 2009 7:25 PM

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Dec 18 2009 6:55 PM

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Cheryl

Cheryl Santillo



Dec 6 2009 4:54 PM

Miss You Kimmy! Excited for the 11th! One Love! Jacob and I are going to come on the 11th! Love u! Miss U!
The Be-In Festival

Be-In Festival



Dec 4 2009 3:41 PM

Announcing our Annual Holiday Party @ Fades Fri. Dec. 11th starring Kerry Kearney, Free Grass Union, KC  The Lovedrops and Scott Tweedie!
miss ABBY

miss ABBY



Nov 19 2009 4:48 PM

u guys ROCK! specially love the off stage rock-outs....n gregs faces when he's really into it....hope to see ya and/or hang soon  :D
Harley

Harley



Nov 18 2009 6:48 PM

Kim.. How ya been my friend.. long time !! I been busy "workin'".. hope to see you at the casino soon !! And hope all is well with you & yours.. See ya soon !!

 

 
Harley..
Goliath

Goliath



Nov 18 2009 6:45 PM

article on FGU here!

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-27723-Long-Island-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Free-Grass-Union--Psychedelic-Bluegrass-Bridges-the-past-present-and-future
dre

dre



Nov 18 2009 4:56 PM

farewell?!?!?!?!? whats going on here? where u going?

btw i wanted to tell my boys that im pregnant ....can we jam out one more time before im too big to play? hahahaha

much u mucho!! <3
dre
The Be-In Festival

Be-In Festival



Oct 14 2009 11:47 AM

Hey Kim, Greg and Mitch. Check out this video I made from a performance last year. Enjoy!-Erica
Free Grass Union- Buy The Ticket... from Be-In's Jamberoo II



The Be-In Festival

Be-In Festival



Oct 14 2009 11:47 AM

Sweet Suzi  Steve Lieberman to MC our AfterParty-Sat,10/17 @ Velvet Lounge starring 4NZX,Jebus,CameraHead Shark,Mishap Brigade Pagano
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Oct 14 2009 11:47 AM

tickets only $10 contact me if youre interested!
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I am a huge fan of all genres of music and I have managed numerous bands over the past several years.

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bobanero

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Oct 5 2009 9:45 PM





Swizzle

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Oct 5 2009 9:44 PM

Hey guys! Now that ive had my fix, i can go on with my life.  It was wonderful to see all of you. It was sad to go but ill make sure its not as long before i see you again.  are you guys playing at pazs bday party on the 24th? I will try my best to be there. That much more prego. My bday is on the 23rd.  we should combine partys. i love you guys.  stay well and be safe.  untill we meet again..........
Barleywine

Barleywine



Oct 5 2009 9:44 PM

eEnjoyed your set at the Harvest celebration, hope to work with you again soon
peace
George
Kaity

Kaity



Sep 22 2009 12:29 AM

You are very welcome. Great music! Hope to see you guys sooner than later :)
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Live Music Preservation Project



Sep 9 2009 5:02 PM

Had a great time seeing/taping you guys at the damn show in Austin PA. Will be trying to get out and see you again soon!!
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Pythie’s

Pythie’s



Aug 28 2009 2:26 PM




thanks for the ...Add!!!!!!
Let's danse! ^^
Kisses!!
Pythie's

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Nico Blue Productions

Nico Blue Productions



Aug 24 2009 2:00 PM

Harvest 2009 with RUSTED ROOT & DAVID GRISMAN
phukopf

Grateful Dad



Aug 21 2009 4:36 PM

just got back from A Bear's Picnic
gave my condolences, personally,
to:
Buddy Cage
David Nelson
Michael Falzarano
as well as
Toast
also:
I finished the DVD of your show at Austin Dam and need to know
where to send it
The Groovelink

The Groovelink



Aug 21 2009 4:35 PM

Harvest 2009 with RUSTED ROOT & DAVID GRISMAN
The Be-In Festival

Be-In Festival



Aug 21 2009 4:35 PM

THE BE-IN / SOLARFEST!! -


Saturday, August 22nd-Sunday, August 23rd on the grounds of the Solar Cafe!


1 First Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717-4601


2 Great Festivals Combined for the 1st Time! Expanded 2-day line-up!


Low Daily & Weekend Ticket Prices! Solar & other Alternative Energy Exhibits!


Plus Non-Profit & Vendor Tables, a Band Merch Tent & a Sat. only After-Party!


And Now, Presenting the Best Musical Line-up either Festival has ever seen! -


THE ELECTRIX!
RECKONING!
MOVEMENT! (LAST SHOW!)
JACK'S WATERFALL!
SWEET SUZI!
STEVE LIEBERMAN THE GANGSTA RABBI!
BLIND ROBBERY!

KATIE PEARLMAN!

FREE GRASS UNION!
RORIE KELLY!
BIG DADDY AND THE BULLDOGS!

GEORGE MANN!

THE HUDSON DUSTERS!

THE REINHARTS!
RAICES!
LPF (LOVE PEACE AND FREEDOM)!

Your Emcees: WUSB Stony Brook's (90.1 FM's)
Bill McNulty!
Sweet Suzi!
Bobanero!
DJ Ev!

Your After-Party Emcee: Hank Frank!


Guest Speakers:
WUSB's Coop Sky Blue!
WBAI's Mitchel Cohen!
Code Pink L.I.!
Long Island Food Not Bombs!
Vets for Peace!


Special Guest: Billionaire Brian a.k.a. Brian O'Haire!


And an Acoustic After-Party (Sat., August 22nd Night) Featuring the Music of:
Jay Scott!

Gary Sellers!

Jesse Pagano!
(Ken "The Rocket") Korb and (Lora) Kendall!

Plus Poetry:
WUSB's Mrs. Chester!

Billy Capozzi!

Testika Filch Milquetoast!

TBA?


All for the Low, Low Ticket Price of $10 per day or $15 for the Entire Weekend! And, More than 1/2 of the Money Collected between Pre-Sales & the Gate will go towards saving The Solar Cafe-The Nation's 1st Fully Solar-Powered Cafe! The Gate opens at 11 AM; your emcees and music begin at 11:30, so come early and make a weekend of it!

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