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Highwater Jug Band

"2nd Annual HJB Stampede Bar-B-Q Bash July 4 and 5"

Calgary, Alberta
Canada

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   Highwater Jug Band: General Info
Member Since10/3/2006
Band Websitehighwaterjugband.com
Band MembersMark Sadlier Brown - guitar, harmonica, jug
Tim Williams - guitar, banjo, mandolin, banjo-lin, washboard, jug, button accordian
John Rutherford - banjo, ukulele, banjo-uke, washboard, drums, percussion, kazoo, bells and whistles
Cedric Blary - clarinet, bass clarinet
Suitcase James - bass, "muck-bucket", squeaky toys
Influencesold time acoustic music, pre-war blues, vaudevillian ditties, hokum stomp and jug band music
Record LabelHoodoo Records, Festival Distribution Inc.
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 4 2008 9:00P
Ironwood Stage - 2nd Annual Highwater Jug Band, Stampede Bar-B-Q Bash Calgary, Alberta
Jul 5 2008 9:00P
Ironwood Stage - 2nd Annual Highwater Jug Band, Stampede Bar-B-Q Bash Calgary, Alberta
Jul 7 2008 6:30P
PRIVATE - Stampede Party Calgary, Alberta
Jul 10 2008 8:00P
Dream Cafe Penticton, British Columbia
Jul 11 2008 8:00P
Harrison Festival of the Arts Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia
Jul 12 2008 8:00P
Harrison Festival of the Arts Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia
Jul 20 2008 4:30P
South Country Fair Fort McLeod, Alberta

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   About Highwater Jug Band
Some long time friendships fuelled by a common zeal for old time blues, jug band music, vintage acoustic instruments, and the sounds of scratchy old phonograph records has sparked somewhat of a southern Alberta roots-music super-group.

The collaborative project taps a deep pool of performing experience, vocal abilities and song writing talent featuring some of the provinces busiest and most accomplished blues and roots musicians. Mark Sadlier Brown, Tim Williams, Cedric Blary, Suitcase James and John Rutherford form a rag-tag team of musical sharp shooters set on having a ball.

The band’s rehearsals resemble a front porch moon shine session - 78 rpm records spinning on the old Victrola, musician pals recalling road tales, showing off their latest flea market guitars - all the while rattling the floor boards with an endless repertoire of old favourites and newly penned originals churned out with a playful glint and jug band fervour.

The live stage set looks like a garage sale from the heavens as the Highwater Jug Band conduct a cacophony of instrumentation and musical styles boasting extraordinary musicianship and a flare for the absurd. Amidst an arsenal of vintage instruments, an assortment of household items and home made devices HJB creates a sound fresh yet nostalgic, sophisticated yet silly.

Laced with a foot stompin’ good-time groove the Highwater Jug Band perform with an array of instruments including ukuleles, guitars, banjos, mandolins, clarinet, washboard, kazoo, harmonica, musical saw, tambourine, drums, bells, whistles, toys, a home made wash tub bass contraption called a “muck-bucket” and yes – jugs.

In the spring of 2006 HJB captured a brief glimpse of its mischievous fun loving spirit in the recording studio releasing two sides to radio on a special limited edition CD single. The recording garnered immediate air play on CKUA and CBC radio just as the band set out on a string of concert and festival dates throughout Alberta. In the midst of all the excitement CBC Radio recorded and produced a one hour live concert special that aired across the province of Alberta.

The resulting buzz about the groups live shows and anticipation of a full length CD set the course for a January 2007 release of the debut self-titled Highwater Jug Band recording and an extensive CD release tour of the band's home province. The HJB disc attained the distiction of being included in the top 20 of CKUA Radio Networks top 100 of 2007. The CD is in stock at MegaTunes in Calgary and available at all HJB gigs.

The Highwater Jug Band is about to yet again embark on a run of western Canadian dates starting July 4th and 5th at their hometown roots music haunt: the Ironwood Stage and Grill for the bands 2nd annual Highwater Jug Band Stampede Bar-B-Q and Bash then after some Stampede fun will head off to a return engagement at the Dream Cafe in Penticton BC and then to the Harrison Festival for the Arts in beautiful Harrison Hot Springs BC. The band will return to Alberta for an appearance at the South Country Fair in Fort McLeod.

Each of the band members continue to pursue solo careers, individual projects and other professional commitments while striving for a balance between these endeavours and the sheer fun and frivolity of hanging out with friends and making music as the Highwater Jug Band.


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Highwater Jug Band's Friends Comments
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Knife River Cowboys





Jul 14 2008 10:57 PM



Way to go!!
Sweet Hollywaiians





Jun 29 2008 1:46 PM


ALOHA!!!
The Sweet Hollywaiians





Jun 17 2008 11:47 PM


HELLO!!
Roots Connection





May 29 2008 2:54 AM

HI Highwater Jug Band
THANX TO BE FRIENDS
KEEP THE BLUES ALIVE
WE TRY TOO
SALUTI DA REGGIO EMILIA !
Bion's Bluesbeat





May 28 2008 2:41 PM

Greetings from Las Vegas, USA where you
can always "bet on the blues" and win big!

Sweet Hollywaiians





Apr 2 2008 12:07 AM


ALOHA!!
Jim Yates





Mar 11 2008 3:51 PM

Hey Suitcase James,
My son Clay told me he had a ball playing at the Rusty Snail with you, Bobby Watson and Cris Cuddy after the Willie Memorial. I'm sorry I missed it, but I got snowed in.
Saskatoon Blues Society





Feb 12 2008 2:59 PM

Thanks for the add guys. Love your sound!
Dan The One Man Band





Jan 22 2008 11:53 AM

Thank you Tim Williams for your contribution to Calgary Choral's recent concerts. Very much appreciated!
I hope to see HJB soon.
Buck Allen, songwriter





Jan 13 2008 6:05 PM

Thanks for the add.


Buck Allen "Made in Iraq"
Widow Maker





Dec 9 2007 10:24 PM

Hey HJB! We want to let you know our brand spankin' new red hot bluegrass & roots music CD

The Awful Truth

is available now at cdbaby.com/widowmaker




If you like coffee, whiskey, pig meat, or ever had your heart broke, we're dang sure you'll love The Awful Truth!

Don't be a stranger, now!

Widow Maker



JP Beausoleil





Dec 7 2007 4:25 PM

JP Beausoleil





Dec 6 2007 8:15 PM

Mama B





Oct 30 2007 5:55 AM

Thanks so much for the add. Love your groove! I've heard Tim live and I could listen to him all day. The jug band concept is very cool.
Mama B
PASCAL-MESNIER





Sep 28 2007 10:45 AM

MERCI beaucoup! It's nice to have jug band 's friends.
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Ken Trusler





Sep 16 2007 9:06 AM

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Sweet Hollywaiians





Sep 9 2007 1:59 AM


Hello from Japan,
Thank you!!
Aaron C Keim





Aug 15 2007 1:28 PM

Banjo Ukes: The new accordion!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57qWOT4-q_M
Richard Poitras





Aug 11 2007 11:58 AM

Jugology





Aug 4 2007 2:34 PM

Havin' fun by the Bay!

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Steve Coffey & the Lokels





Apr 21 2007 8:40 AM

have a great summer fellas
the lokels
Widow Maker





Apr 11 2007 2:26 PM

Hey boys, good to find you on here. Thanks for bein' a friend!

www.widowmakerbluegrass.com
Watch “Jesus Paid My Bail” on YouTube!
Watch “Please Don't Say That You Love Me Again”!
Doc White





Apr 6 2007 12:12 AM

G'day from down under lads, especially to my good buddy Tim Williams. Lovely sound, beautifully played.
Cheers, Chris
The Kahuna Cowboys Jug Band





Apr 5 2007 9:19 AM

THANKS FOR BEING OUR FRIEND!
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THE KAHUNA COWBOYS JUG BAND
dave speight





Apr 5 2007 1:35 AM

thanking you kindly for the friendship ... great sound you guys have there
Randy "Freight Train" Wayne





Apr 2 2007 12:39 PM

Thanks so much for the add. Love your sound.
Steve Coffey & the Lokels





Mar 22 2007 8:02 AM

Thanks for the add guys
sure liking the music!
Jug Bandoliers





Feb 28 2007 4:46 PM

Hey Highwater!
Del Goldfarb's tune "Shoot The Angels Down" is at spot No. 138 on Neil Young's Songs of the Times. Give it a listen when you have a chance.
You can get there by clicking here.
The Warner Gear





Feb 27 2007 2:48 PM

Nice gettin' to know you folks. :)
-TWG band
Jug Bandoliers





Feb 22 2007 9:47 PM


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Ceramic emblem badge available at Jug Bandoliers.
Heather Blush





Feb 16 2007 2:02 PM

I sooo wanted to come to the show tonight, but I hear you are sold out! I'm playing tomorrow so can't make that show either. :( Too bad for me - but good for you - I guess I'll have to settle for hearing it on CKUA! Have fun!

Heather
www.heatherblush.com
Paula





Feb 13 2007 12:24 PM

Wish I could be there this weekend :( Are you going to do The Stop in Black Diamond? I hope to catch you guys soon...all the best!
Paula sue
Jug Bandoliers





Feb 12 2007 9:20 PM

Something new from Fritz Richmond

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The late jug master (1939-2005) plays some of the spookiest tones ever on the previously unreleased "Visiting Day." Recorded by the Jailhouse Jug Band, the tune is currently spotlighted on the Jug Bandolier player.
Jim Yates





Jan 24 2007 8:06 AM

Your CD came yesterday. It's great! Thanks and good luck,guys.
Jug Bandoliers





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