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Hothead Fiasco
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Hothead Fiasco



Minneapolis, MN
United States

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Member Since2/24/2007
Band Websitehttp://www.myspace.com/hotheadfiasco
Band Members .. ..

Jimmy Kennedy....

(Keyboards, Vocals, Stinky Cheese)....

John French (Frankie)....

(Guitar, Banjo, Vocals, Poodles)....

Jay Mote....

(Vocals, Trumpet, Mouthwash)....

Dana Thompson....

(Vocals, Lozenges)....

Eric Nelson (Buck)....

(Trombone, Ukulele, Vocals, Curling)....

Randy Venaas....

(Upright Bass, Vocals, Lawnmower)....

Morris Engel....

(Trap Kit, Animal Traps)....

Aaron Adkins....

(Sax, Sex 2000-2001)....

Steve Clarke....

(Saxes 1998-2000)....

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Influences

20's & 30's popular jazz - Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Billy Holiday, Wingy Manone, Bix Biederbecke, etc. 

Sounds Like

hopefully nothing you've heard before...but perhaps the Hothead Swing Band?? hehe...

Record LabelChunks Is My Dog
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Hothead Fiasco
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The Hothead Fiasco were an eight piece retro swing/jazz band that mined the rich musical landscape of the first half of the Twentieth Century. Horn heavy barrel house of the 20’s hot jazz fuel the fire they use to burn through classic swing, ragtime, and the big band eras. When things get heated, they cool it down with some 50’s film noir and torchy ballads.....

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From ....Minneapolis.., ..MN...., the Hotheads featured multiple lead vocalists and, with their wealth of voices, back each other up with gorgeous two, three and four part harmonies. Captured on their latest release “Cold Feet” is a collection of inspired songwriting and awesome arrangements. Combined with the excellent musicianship & the energy of their live shows, The Hothead Fiasco were a ‘force to be reckoned with’ for the 90’s.....

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The members of the The Hothead Fiasco come from several of the Twin Cities most celebrated bands including neo-swing pioneers the Strawdogs, alt-rockers Glenrustles, DOG994, Three Car Garage, & Zen Bishops. Dana Thompson was well known for her Billie Holiday tributes, and Aaron Adkins was performing with the Aaron Adkins Trio. With a repertoire that takes the listener through the 20’s all the way through present pop culture, it’s difficult to put the Hotheads into any category but their own.....

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The Hothead Fiasco were headliners in the Twin Cities most famous night spots including First Avenue, The Fine Line, The Turf Club, Lee’s Liquor Lounge, The Dakota, and the Loring Bar. The band’s diverse sound has placed them in support of Royal Crown Revue, the Jayhawks, and Brave Combo. They played the halftime show at the January 10th, 1999 playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals. They also appeared at South By Southwest 1999 in ....Austin.., ..TX...., and were the featured group at Garrison Keillor’s 25th Anniversary Party for A Prairie Home Companion November 1999.....

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The Hothead Fiasco’s debut CD, Hot Head Swing Band, bootleg was recorded live and released on July, 3rd 1998 at the Fine Line Music Cafe, ....Minneapolis.., ..MN..... The St. Paul Pioneer Press described the CD as “timeless, well executed and fabulously danceable.” Their 2000 release. Cold Feet , was reviewed as “a sophisticated sound that goes beyond the dance floor”. ....


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Mc Cormack's Ballroom & Pubs

Hepcat City  Leipzig



Dec 24 2009 8:42 AM

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Blood Root Mother

Blood Root Mother



Dec 8 2009 7:05 AM

Hello!!

If you're around on Thursday, December 10th, we are playing a FREE show at Mario's Keller Bar. I don't know if you've been there, but it's a very cool place. It's a comfortable space, the room sounds great and they have a stellar beer selection.

Also, we will be playing ALL NIGHT! We'll play some funky, bluesy, and soulful music. We'll project live video onto a 9 ft screen. We'll play some older material that hasn't been heard in awhile, as well as some brand new songs that've never been heard. All bets are off!! We'd love it if you'd come down and listen/party with us!

Here are the details:




Hope to see ya there!!!

Peace,
Elliot
Blood Root Mother

Blood Root Mother



Oct 12 2009 4:54 AM

Hey there!!

What's new in your world???

We are debuting a project called Sonic Transformations. Every month or so we will present a new audio-visual performance based on a different theme/story. We will be collaborating with artists and other creative musicians along the way so let us know if you have something you'd want to bring into this project.

The first in the series is called "AN OBJECT TO CRAVE". Live music and visuals based on a short story about life, love, loss, fantasy, obsession and death.

Another group of mine, The Magnetrons, which plays an exciting and innovative Livetronica set (i.e. STS9, Disco Biscuits, The Histronic) will also be playing. It will be a musical adventure, and we hope that you can come participate :)

Here's the info:

Blood Root Mother - "An Object to Crave"
w/ The Magnetrons & Thought Thieves
Friday, October 16th
Station 4
201 E 4th St
St Paul, MN 55101
9pm / $5 / 18+


We'd love to see ya there!

Peace,
Elliot








Andy Lindberg-Audio Engineer

Andy Lindberg-Audio Engineer



May 4 2009 4:19 AM

How's Sunday night going? Just letting you know I'm taking on a few more projects this summer and it would be awesome to work with you guys. So if you need any Recording, Live Sound or Producing, be sure to let me know.

Namaste.

andy
MITCH

BILL MITCHELL



Dec 6 2008 4:34 PM

YOU NEED TO MAKE A HOTHEAD FIASCO CALENDAR. THEN THE MOTE DANCE AMBASSADORS, HENDERSON SWINGERS,AND MITCHELL TOE BUSTERS WOULD KNOW WHERE YOU ARE.
The Somebody’s

The Somebody’s



Aug 22 2008 6:04 PM

Thank You
Hey Hothead Fiasco,,,,Thanks for adding
us to your friends list,
love your music,
'Rockbottom'sounds Great !
All the Best,

-Paul-
The No-No’s ( RIP, 2007-2009)

The No-No’s ( RIP, 2007-2009)



May 19 2008 7:53 PM

Thanks for adding MPLS Punk n'Roll , The No-No's! . Full length album coming in September!

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Rachael

Rachael



Apr 26 2008 7:10 AM

Thanks so much for the birthday wishes! :)
MR.16 TONS

MR.16 TONS



Apr 14 2008 11:34 PM

Mr.16 Tons
Ivana

Ivana



Apr 10 2008 11:02 AM

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Nichola Miller

Nichola Miller



Apr 4 2008 8:09 PM

Right back athya
HOpe all is well
and chanks
The Haxaw Ditch Dwellers

The Haxaw Ditch Dwellers



Mar 7 2008 2:27 AM

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Katrin

Katrin



Feb 5 2008 4:29 PM

I need to see yall live....or I will die. yup.
CREMINI

CREMINI



Jan 9 2008 10:43 AM

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Jan 4 2008 9:28 PM

This Saturday 1/5/2008 @
Bryant Lake Bowl
$10adv./$12door
Music Starts @10pm
Get your Presale Tickets Now!!

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HOTCLUB DELUXE

HOTCLUB DELUXE



Dec 31 2007 3:43 PM

PhotobucketWe wish you a happy new year!!!
SMU

SMU



Dec 28 2007 9:19 PM

Thanks for the bday wishes!!
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Dec 27 2007 7:55 PM

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Curtis E

Curtis E



Dec 4 2007 3:10 AM

dig the new tunes! i used to go see ya guys down @ mario's back in the day!

good to hear some from the fault
Rachael

Rachael



Nov 29 2007 11:40 PM

Heard you on the current--thought you were excellent!
Julie

Julie



Nov 27 2007 10:39 PM

You are too kind! Thank you!
Mic

Mic Tienken



Nov 27 2007 9:47 PM

Sorry, Mitt's my man. I'd rather slit both of our wrists than vote for Hillary the she-devil or howdy-doody (i mean obama). Those guys give me the creepy-crawlies. ;)
ASCAP Minneapolis/St. Paul

ASCAP Minneapolis/St. Paul



Nov 26 2007 8:21 PM

Shannon

Shannon



Nov 25 2007 5:24 AM

We miss you! We need a Twin Cities reunion show.
HOTCLUB DELUXE

HOTCLUB DELUXE



Nov 7 2007 7:18 PM

we stop and your page to tell us friendly hello!!!
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