Mandolinist and lead vocalist, Brad Einhorn, founding member and guitarist for the popular Brooklyn-based Bluegrass group, the Cobble Hillbillies, started the Kings County Strings band in spring of 2008, as a representative group for his stringed instrument shop - www.kingscountystrings.com. Since then, the band has quickly drawn an impressive following in the NYC area, frequently entertaining crowds in Brooklyn's Prospect Park and headlining nights at popular roots music venues like the Jalopy Theater and Freddy's Backroom. In their short time as a band they've already shared the stage with members of Uncle Earl, Crooked Still, the Mammals, and the Punch Brothers.
Their debut album, recorded in late 2008 at David Moore's Biscuit House studio, features a great mixture of the band's varied musical interests. Banjo-whiz, Matt Check drives the Bluegrass numbers, guitarist, Joel Turoff never fails to impress with his improvisational Jazz inspired flatpicking, violinist, Kari Groff shines on the fiddle heavy old-time tracks, and bassist Walt Wells, of the Jones Street Boys, adds his own touch to the tunes, simultaneously exhibiting a true sense for the feel of the tradition.
If you're a fan of Bluegrass and Old-time music with a strong emphasis on tight vocal harmony work, give KCS a shot. We think you'll dig it.
One of Fairplay Collective's original members, Mark Dignam will be playing at This Sunday's Scratcher Session at 8.15 pm. This is one of the best listening gigs in New York and can be found at 209 E. 5th St. in Manhattan.
Jenna Nicholls is to play a last minute gig at The Living Room here in New York tonight Saturday at 9pm. Her good friend Kelly McRae is on at 8pm. We would both love to see you there. 154 Ludlow Street, New York City
Michael Brunnock, hot on the release of his NEW album "Live In New York", will be performing at New York's premier Irish festival Wee Craicfest. A one night festival of live music & the best of Irish short films. Also on the bill this evening will be the one and only Mundy. The 10th annual WEE CRAIC will take place at The Studio at Webster Hall 125 East 11th Street, New York, Thursday , September 17th. Free Bar between 7pm-8pm. Doors 7pm Tickets available on TICKET WEB.
"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
Hey Y'all I am doing a gig Saturday at Freddys Backroom, gonna be fun, come on down
Joshua Sanders Solo Acoustic Set
Saturday, July 25, 9:15 PM Freddy’s Backroom 485 Dean Street Brooklyn That's the corner of Dean Street and 6th Avenue Take 2 or 3 train to Bergen or practically any train to Atlantic Ave
I will, besides my usual assortment of originals and Townes Van Zandt covers, also do some Brittney Spears covers...ha ha ha, not... anyway come on out, Josh
ladies and gents - I sincerely hope you can make it out to Jalopy this Sunday. It's going to be fun. We've got a lot of new stuff, and it's beard season.
The Craic Festival 2009 has invited FairplayCollective to play at this years Festival. All members will be playing in the round. The show is at The Mercury Lounge, March 14th at 8pm. This is the last night of the festival and Foy Vance is also on the bill.
What more can I say, a great night for music and film, with the odd star thrown in. Come show your support.
Hey Friends, Mark Dignam will be playing
one of his rare New York shows at
The Scratcher (one of his favorite rooms).
We wish to see you there for songs and singing.
Sunday evening November 30th at 7.15pm
Please come and support LIVE music.
209 East 5th Street, Manhattan.
