Miles and Karina are David Miles Keenan and Nova Karina Devonie.
Their music is the happy result of a 15 year collaboration.
Since their early days with cowgirl supergroup, Ranch Romance
with whom they recorded 3 CD's for Sugar Hill Records, they have
been writing and performing locally in their home town of Seattle.
They have shared the stage with such notables as EmmyLou Harris,
Bela Fleck, Bill Monroe, Alison Kraus, Tim O'Brien, Rodney Crowell
and David Grisman to name a few.
Miles plays guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle and both sing while Karina's
instrument of choice is the accordion.
They like to call their music 'Mid-twentieth-century music',
Cartoon themes - Swing - 50' and 60's Country - Cowboy -
Bluegrass - Old time - Musette - Hot Club - 60's Orchestral Spy -
Bossa Nova - Word Jazz - all of these can be found on the duo's
two albums.
When not playing as M&K, they can be heard playing with Swing-a-billy
outfit Jo Miller & Her Burly Roughnecks - www.burlyroughnecks.com,
'all Buck Owens, all the time' band - The Buckaroosters - www.myspace.com/thebuckarooters,
alt-country band 'The Rolling Blackouts' - www.tombennettmusic.com,
Bluesy, R&B orchestra, Suicide Jack - www.myspace.com/suicidejackmusic,
bluegrass happening, The Downtown Mountain Boys - www.downtownmountainboys.com,
early 20th century Parisian minor waltz ensemble - Karina Musette Trio
"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
G'day Peeps, Wel I started settin up hoops for ya and have found them all laying flat and in the mud, recession has closed a few doors for funding... ne way,
Do you guys know Tim Obrien? He'll be down here touring soon, Hope to have a jam with him !
New sounds on the page are great and hope to see you here or there sometime soon!
Just stopping by to say hello and give you some news. The new album 'Coolgilly and the Freakshow' from Centascope is now available worldwide from CD Baby and directly from the merchandise page of the official website. You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon and many more.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
If you're in town 5/22 stop by Club Motor and channel your own inner Elvis or Marilyn. Burning Hearts Burlesque, peanut butter and bacon sandwiches, booze, beer and broads. I'll be a judge and The Kings will be playing punk rock Elvis all night.
Hi Miles and Karina, Thanks for the add - we are very happy to be on your friends list! Feel free to drop by anytime & have a fabulous week! All the best, the Quixonix
11/14 - THE ORIENTAL THEATER - Denver, CO 11/15 - THE ORIENTAL THEATER - Denver, CO 11/16 - BAR DELUXE - Salt Lake City, UT 11/18 - GRIZZLY ROSE - Boise, ID 11/19 - THE TRACTOR - Seattle, WA 11/20 - ALADDIN THEATER - Portland, OR
Hi Miles, Hi Karina We are playing Seattle this week. Decemberists accordianista Jenny Conlee is in the band as is Hanz Araki. Cmon out if you like, it'd be great to see you. cheers, Casey
THURSDAY July 24th - SEATTLE, WA The Sunset Tavern 9pm (we are in the middle slot of 3 bands). 5433 Ballard Avenue $6 www. sunsettavern. com Casey Neill & the Norway Rats with Kasey Anderson Band
