Mike Danner: Vocals, Accordion, Piano...on "For The Moon" its Jason Wells: cornet; James Cook: trashcanjo; Arthur Parker: trash bass...on "Janie's Flyin" its Tim Acott: Bass; Neil Gilpin: Guitar; Sam Hagerman: tenor sax; Sam Henry: drums
Influences
Sly Stone, Alice Hall, Brenda Lee, Iggy Pop, and Hank Williams. Didn't make the list? Try harder!
A Portland, Ore - based singer, songwriter, accordion, piano, Hammond organ and keyboard player, Mike has been making music in this town since he was a wee teenager. You can find him in rock clubs, jazz dives, hotel lobbies, biker bars, folk festivals, blues joints, hippie drum circles, movie theaters, retirement homes, farmers markets, and street corners singing his songs and playing his tunes.....he also hosts a podcast called "Accordion Crimes Radio" where he chats and jams with musical guests.....Mike leads a rock band called Velvida and is a regular member of the 20s-style jazz combo Trashcan Joe.
"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
Come out and just enjoy the show, or jump in and participate (liquid courage available at the bar!). Do you or your friends have something to share with us?
Nice production on your myspace tunes. Did you produce them yourself? Love the session cats also - they back you well. Good songs. Unique singing style.
Mike! Jordan Here. We have a sweet version of a band playing Apparitions. You may know them. Anyway. Send me your address and I shall send you a finished product CD. Be Well, Jordan
