"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
This is really amazing stuff. The spirit of your music reminds me a lot of Carmaig de Forest's, but with certain differences in writing (Carmaig's more of a storyteller, you're more lyrically poetic), playing (you pick more) and singing (you're a wee bit smoother than Carmaig is vocally). But the underlying darkness and anger against the vigorous uke playing style is very similar. At moments you even sound alike. And your earlobes are strikingly the same. Are you sure you're not cousins? Wunnerful, wunnerful!
