Formed in 2006 in Montreal, Canada, the Murder Ballads have been spreading their brand of boot-stomping bluegrass all over the continent, wowing crowds from Quebec to Colorado. The individual members bring an extremely high level of musicianship to the table with their diverse musical backgrounds: bluegrass, cajun, zydeco, soul, jazz, country, roots-rock, funk, klezmer and more. But the whole is truly greater than the sum of the parts. Like The Band or Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, everybody in this group sings. A strong focus on three- and four-part country harmony gives The Murder Ballads a cohesive, group sound, garnering them comparisons to those classic bands of old.
The result is a tight, energetic ensemble capable of playing any number of styles and genres. A typical Murder Ballads set ranges from hard-driving bluegrass to Cajun and Zydeco, with some gospel tinged soul and middle-eastern klezmer along the way. The band has a repertoire of literally hundreds of folk songs from all corners of the globe, as well as a full album of highly-praised original Americana. Their diversity and musicianship make the band as comfortable playing for a hall of eager listeners as for a juke joint of stomping, hooting two-steppers.............................................................
Fresh from the North Country, The Murder Ballads' resident yanks Axford & Okie teamed up with New York's Grasmeyer and Tsinadze to form the bluegrass/cajun powerhaus THE A-OKs. You can frequently catch them laying down the twang @ The National Underground (159 E. Houston at Allen St) with various friends and special guests.
Okie Weiss & The Murder Ballads's Friend Space (Top 4)
HOla Balladeers, roots and rhythm was a real tHunderstomp! The limerick was a great dancing time, it was great jamming on "sleep with one eye open" Nice meeting the whole band, good luck with all your projects! I hope "Paranda" pleases you, I really like the great googa mooga!
WE ARE VERY SAD... WE DON'T HAVE WORDS TO SAY ANYMORE... OUR SINGER AND DOBRO PLAYER ENRICO MICHELETTI IS DEAD. GOODBYE ENRICO KEEP THE BLUES ALIVE WHEREVER YOU ARE!!!!
Hope to see ya at Sidewalk Cafe (94 Ave A East Village NYC)this FRIDAY 12/12 for a great show: Liv Carrow, Nan Turner, Maj. Matt Mason USA, Dan Fishback, Charles Latham and more!
There are people Who would keep a Weary eye upon a peep hole Of a door Looking for Someone to befriend before Saying simply I am guilty Of the want to have you with me So it goes We are those Who will say aloud in prose Thanks to thee For finding we The wacky Atma Family We won’t run From what you've done We accept you as our chum We won't hide If you come by We accept you in our Pride Of Lion Cubs Smoking dubs Or if your sober, we don't judge Thanks again, Know its been A creamy treat to call you "Friend"
"Vitiday and I" is an incredible song, I really can't get over it. It reminds me of when I was in Peru when I was pretty young. The charango and the mountain music blew my mind.
hey pete. it was good to meet you. i really loved the show last week!!!!! and i love the cd... hope i can see you play again sometime!!!! take care. mel xx
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