Tom Waits, Dan Hicks, Randy Newman, Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, Jolie Holland, Django Reinhardt, The Mills Brothers, Duke Ellington, Bonnie Raitt, Mama Cass, Bessie Smith, Jimi Hendrix, Memphis Minnie, Ella Fitzgerald, Dr. John, The Stray Cats, Chet Baker, Bob Dylan, Sarah Vaughn, Elvis, Hank Williams, Charlie Christian, The Pixies, Miles Davis, The Lunachicks, Joni Mitchell...
Named by the Boston Globe as a "Local on the Verge" for 2008, Miss Tess is a young, Boston-based performing songwriter. Aptly naming her style “Modern Vintage” , her music bridges eras and genres. Miss Tess is celebrating being named “Outstanding Folk Artist of the Year” at the December Boston Music Awards. The Folk part was a surprise but the award is much appreciated. Another small career breakthrough came from being booked on the 2008 Cayamo cruise with headliners Emmylou Harris and Lyle Lovett. This came about after she won the prestigious 27th Biannual Open Mic Shootout at Eddie’s Attic, Decatur, GA.
Miss Tess has just released her fourth album, "Live on the Road", a collection of live performances from venues including Club Passim (Cambridge), Eddie's Attic (Decatur, GA), Norm's River Roadhouse (Nashville), and WDVX (Knoxville). She continues to perform and tour with her band, traveling down the east coast and into the midwestern United States.
"Although it may be true that every musician is a dreamer, only the good ones can convince you to join in on their fantasies. Armed with a rhythm guitar, a songbook full of down-on-your-luck lyrics, and a seemingly endless supply of fancy hats, Miss Tess is reimagining the golden age of jazz in 21st-century Boston and taking the rest of us along for the ride.
Tess finds her muse in anything old-fashioned, harking back to that bygone era when musicians wore suits or dresses and jazz was played as often in ballrooms as in bars. Accompanied by The Bon Ton Parade, a small ensemble that leans heavily on brushed drums and saxophone, the group taps into that laid-back cabaret sound that appeals to the vagabond lurking inside of all of us.
Tess has recorded four albums of standards and original songs, but the best way to experience her is live. A her smoky voice drags seductively behind the rhythm, she transforms even the dingiest barroom into a dance floor and tempts you–for one night, at least–to drift back to a classier time." –Justin Shatwell, Yankee Magazine
"The next Boston-area musical sensation" -Boston Magazine
"Miss Tess takes old music and makes it sound fresh. She also makes new
music with a sense of history and context to it. No matter what label
you want to put on it, it's damn good music. Period." -Club Passim
"If Billie Holiday and Chet Atkins had a musical baby, it would be Miss Tess. With a calmness that belies the intensity in her music, Miss Tess will cement a place in your music- loving heart with her first note." -Caroline Aiken
"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
tell all your friends, about" the KIngs of Punky Tonk-the outlaws of Bluegrass",JASON AND THE PUNKNECKS, are comin to a town near you..check our profile for tour info..add a comment.. http://punknecks.com
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I blend folk, jazz and contemporary music that soothe the soul and mellow the mind. Join my mailing list and get free downloads! http://www.tanjamaritsa.co.uk
Hey, I didn't get to stay for more than three or four songs of your set, cause i had to get up real early next morning. I was amazed when y'all figured out that Mills Brothers song on the spot. Good luck to you in the future. We're glad to have played with you. Be safe!
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Founding member and former front man of John Brown’s Body Kevin Kinsella returns to Southern Cali for three shows this month in LA, San Clemente and San Diego! Tickets $10. Ages 21+. Come out and show some love!
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