Carol Harley, Katherine Nitsch, April Parker, and Eileen Rocci
Influences
Bill Monroe, Carter Family, Hazel Dickens, Ralph Stanley, Ricky Skaggs, Del McCoury Band, Hot Rize, AKUS, Nickel Creek, Emmylou Harris, Rhonda Vincent, Laurie Lewis, Dale Ann Bradley, Claire Lynch, Todd Phillips, Mountain Heart, Nashville Bluegrass Band, Blue Highway, King Wilkie, Misty River, Mamas & Papas, James Taylor, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, CSNY, Sterling Generation, Lex Browning, George Chudacoff, Courtney Von Drehle, Tom Blaylock
This band has been on the Vancouver/Portland acoustic music scene since April, 2005, but together these women have decades of experience playing and singing in harmony. Misty Mamas serve up beautiful harmonies and tasty instrumentals combining the American genres of bluegrass, folk and country music.
Carol Harley: (Vancouver, WA) lead and harmony vocals, guitar, banjo, mandolin & ukulele
(for booking and additional information, Email Carol at: carol@mistyriverband.com). Currently, she is a founding member of the popular Portland/Vancouver acoustic Americana band, Misty River. Carol is a multi-instrumentalist and provides solid rhythm playing and tasteful creative leads - the result of nine years of practice and training in the bluegrass style. Carol's soulful low alto voice adds depth, heart and character to the mix.
Katherine Nitsch: (Vancouver, WA) lead and harmony vocals, guitar, bass & ukulele.
As a multi-instrumentalist, and a student of bluegrass since 1997, Katherine supplies dependable solid rhythm for the band. Her rich lead voice and stunning vocal harmony arrangements provide distinctive qualities to The Misty Mamas.
April Parker: (Portland, OR) lead and harmony vocals, mandolin and accordion.
April's strong pleasing lead voice anchors the harmonies of many of the band's bluegrass songs. Her mandolin's precise, yet graceful leads and solid chops keep the energy up through the popular bluegrass songs.
Eileen Rocci: (Vancouver, WA) lead and harmony vocals and upright acoustic bass.
Eileen's current musical interests include performing with her church music ministry as well as singing and playing bass with her husband in a local bluegrass band called Northwest Passage. Her extraordinary attention to detail helps define the Misty Mamas song arrangements as first class.
Background Painting: The painting used in the background is "Misty Morning," painted by Birgitta Lapides. Find her art at: www.birgittalapides.com
Thank you for the kind words! Looking forward to hearing you play again at Long Beach.
We talked to Carol at Stevenson, a bit about the festival in Fossil. We're looking to apply, but are also looking for information regarding the festival. If Carol can contact us again we'd appreciate it.
Hey girls, Thanks for being Myspace friends. It's one thing to have nominal friends on your page, but quite another when they actually talk to you!! Great music! Best wishes from Down Under. David aka Monty, from Fat Chance and the Bluegrass Playboys.
"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
The Rovetti Experience will be performing at the Hopmonk Taverns in Sebastopol, Ca. This Saturday, May 9th with Lfiasco and the Jug Dealers!! We will be playing many different styles of music such as , swing, jazz, country, blues, bluegrass, and 80's rock! Show starts at 8:30pm!! Hope to see you there!! Your support is much appreciated!! Please sign our mailing list at http://reverbnation.com/therovettiexperience
Hey Ladies, Bill and I have been Thinking and Talking of you this week. Just wanted to say thank you so much for being such great friends. We're loving the CD.
Thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule to add me to your friend list.
After reviewing your page I can see a lot of enthusiasm and excitement in your Page. I like what I hear and see. I hope all is well and good with you. Keep in touch and God bless
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Hope to see you at the Portland GoGirls March Meet Up tomorrow.
This month, we are hosting the event as an Open Mic. You don't have to be a GoGirls member to get up and play. If you are a member... come out and network and bring your friends too!
A piano is provided at the cafe. Just bring your acoustic guitar and your wonderful self!
And if you don't play an instrument, but you love live music... come to support some talented musicians and enjoy a cup of coffee!
Wednesday March 18th at 7:00 - 9:00pm @ Twin Paradox 8609 SE 17th Ave
