Miss Mamie Lavona sings and plays castanets. She is not unlike a fine wine: desired by many, enjoyed by few. Clearly the best looking member of the group, Miss Mamie has left broken hearts from here to Gainsville.
Hugh Jardon sings, makes inappropriate comments and plays ukulele. Many consider him superfluous, though he is perhaps best described as appropriately loathsome.
Tyrone D'Embeautailles sings and plays alto saxophone, guitar and accordion. Though born in the sweltering expanses of the Louisiana bayou, he is surprisingly pasty.
Otto O'Shaugnessy sings and plays accordion, trumpet, slide trumpet, cornet and piano. An Irishman by birth, Otto's parents fell afoul of a group of traveling gypsy magicians, who absconded with the youth to their home in Germany. Otto spent his formative years perfecting his accordion technique in many a legendary brothel.
Scott Free sings and plays the upright bass. When not expounding upon the virtues of sadomasachism, Scott supplies liquor and facial hair.
Spike plays the drums and sings his ass off. Though a virtuous orthodontist by training, years of disappointment have allowed Spike to master the art of walking out on a tab.
"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
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
Saturday May 16 ELDRIDGE GRAVY & THE COURT SUPREME ALTERED STATES OF FUNK ORKESTAR ZIRKONIUM Our CD release party, at last! Snap up your own shiny copy of US IS WHAT TIME IT IS, our debut release! With Altered States of Funk (Seattle's venerable P-Funk torch carriers) and Orkestar Zirkonium (a massive, joyous Balkan style marching band who forecast a 95% chance of partying in the streets) Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave NW, 9PM, 21+, $10
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Tickets are available from your helpful clerk at Sonic Boom records or online at TicketWeb .
You can swing by our myspace site to check out our new videos!
For those who haven't heard, we'll be in the studio these next few months to record a new album with the renowned reggae singer, Eyon Irie. After that it's summer shows and writing songs for the next Orbits album!
In the meantime, if you don't have our self-titled cd yet, you can still pick it up on CD Baby and Itunes.
Wednesday, February 11 Doors at 9, show startes at 10. At The Funhouse, 206 5th Ave. N., near Seattle Center. $7.00 This month's show features: Hands of Kali, femme-fatale-style bellydance. Fuchsia Foxxx, naughty-vixen burlesque. Lonesome Shack, swampy ragtime music. DJ Dubonnet, swanky ambiance on the ones & twos. Diva le Déviant, dangerously delightful emcee. Treasures for sale! Dolls & art by Miss Oblivious. Sexy belly dance wear by Juliet.
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next Saturday in the Parlour! Can't WAIT!!
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