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Old Habits
Bluegrass / Neo-soul / Glam

"Good Time Pickin'"

RALEIGH, North Carolina
United States

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Last Login:  6/24/2008
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  http://www.myspace.com/oldhabitsmusic  

   Old Habits: General Info
Member Since2/3/2006
Band Websiteold-habits.com
Band MembersCraig Thompson - Bass, Vocals
Bennett Thompson - Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals
Brian English - Fiddle, Vocals
Lin Peterson - Guitar, Dobro, Banjo, Vocals
Chad Johnson - Guitar, Vocals
InfluencesSam Bush, Tony Rice, Del McCoury Band, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Band, Tim O'Brien, Weary Boys & many others
Sounds LikeBLUEGRASS!
Type of LabelNone





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 10 2008 10:00P
42nd St Oyster Bar Raleigh, North Carolina
Jul 19 2008 5:00P
Saxapahaw Summer Series Saxapahaw, North Carolina
Sep 5 2008 9:00P
CD Release Party @ The Pour House Music Hall Raleigh, North Carolina

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   About Old Habits
Clip from The Berkeley Cafe -- 2.1.08

Clip from Churchill's -- 1.10.08

Clip from The Pour House Music Hall -- 11.17.07



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Old Habits was a traditional bluegrass band hailing from Raleigh, NC (& the surrounding area). Times have changed...we evolved...now we're not sure what it is. The band's origins go back to when brothers Craig & Bennett Thompson started picking with Lin Peterson in early 2002. After pursuing newgrass for a while (in the original Old Habits) the 3 got together in April 2003 with Brian English for a garage picking session at the Groveland Estate near NCSU. Several fiddle tunes later the sound was complete. In 2006, the guys welcomed Chad Johnson to the group on guitar.

The members have similar interests in playing traditional and progressive bluegrass, drawing influences from Old Crow Medicine Show, Tony Rice, Del McCoury, Sam Bush and the Weary Boys. Old Habits has quickly developed a classic sound, fueled by powerful harmonies and strong instrumentals. Expect a fun show filled with a mix of originals, traditional bluegrass & familiar cover songs.

   Old Habits's Friend Space (Top 23)
Old Habits has 1091 friends.
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 Young Neil & The Damage Done 


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Old Habits's Friends Comments
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Howell Osborne





Jul 3 2008 4:09 PM


Have a GREAT 4th! ~ Howell
MySpace Layouts - 4th of July, Independence Day
Free Comments & Graphics
Cafe Mars





Jun 11 2008 5:14 PM

We're back at Amra's, Thursday night!

Join us!? . . . 9:00pm to 1:00am

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Amra's
106 S. Glenwood - Raleigh, NC
http://amrasraleigh. com

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“Cafe' Mars is without a doubt one of the top performing groups in the Triangle. They're very clever with their song choices ranging from jazz, pop, soul & and even retro! With their powerful vocals and amazing trumpeter, this band is a must see." --Gigi Thigpen - Jazz Entertainment

http://myspace. com/cafemarsband
MK





May 27 2008 2:23 PM

Looks like I'll see you guys at the Factory Thursday night. Good Lord, this is getting out of hand.
;) Looking forward to it!
Jahzeel Promtotion Team 4





May 26 2008 9:13 PM

What's Really Bangin !!

Yo it Jahzeel just stopping by Showin some love !

Check Out My New Song Called Fuck You

When you have time Check the new song out !!!!

Stay up and Stay Thuggin !!

Thank you for showin some love too!!!



www.myspace.com/jahzeel!



FREE DOWNLOAD

Friends Of MAYBERRY OPRY





Apr 16 2008 2:48 PM

Thanks for the add :)


"New jobs, investment and revenue coming into Carroll County would be music to the ears" Let's make this happen.
Thank you!

dave





Apr 10 2008 7:49 AM

My Habits are getting old...
The Official Shannon Mock Street Team





Apr 3 2008 6:50 PM

Sending out a message from Shannon to everyone!

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I just want to tell you "thank you" for not only being my MySpace
friend, but for the incredible support that you have given me,
especially during this contest. I have been overwhelmed by the
outpouring of support and your kind messages keep me going. I have just one week left before the winner is announced. Just think, no more messages asking for your daily vote! lol :) Again, thank you for all that you do for me and I hope you'll please continue to vote for me. Remember it's a daily vote and every vote matters. I can't do this without you! Keep those messages and comments coming! I love hearing from you! :)

Voting starts now and ends at 11am central on April 8th.

Shannon
Pickin Buds [New Songs Coming]





Mar 18 2008 5:53 PM

Great runnin into ya the other night Lin, yall sounded awesome...see ya again somewhere down the line, peace -Bailey
Truus





Mar 6 2008 1:28 PM

Hi Guys,
Your new song MICHELEOB sounds great.
Thanks for sharing.
Have an awesome week.
Birdy-Truus.
Scott





Mar 6 2008 11:12 AM

Is it true that monkey man will be opening up for yall in Juno, Alaska? Its just what I heard!! Keep on pickin on!
Bears_Gone_Fishin





Feb 6 2008 11:41 AM

yo Old Habits. #1 street teamer here, if ya send some promo items ill spread the word.
keep on keepin on.
-ferguson
Walter





Feb 2 2008 6:10 PM

Sorry we missed you boys!!!

Hope all is well, Pick on
buzzround





Feb 2 2008 3:47 PM

Great show last night!
Hammer No More the Fingers





Feb 2 2008 3:12 PM

you guys are the heat!
dave





Feb 2 2008 6:50 AM

OUCH! My head hurts. That was a great time last night, and an awesome turn out...PEACE
Spellz





Feb 1 2008 2:45 PM

Pleasure is all mine...being a friend that is. You guys rip so hard it makes me get that way.
dave





Jan 24 2008 4:34 PM

I will be there, with at least 2 in tow. Congrats on the 1000. PEACE
Blue Dogs





Jan 24 2008 3:08 PM

We are looking forward to it. See you then
Kennebec





Jan 23 2008 7:36 PM

Thanks for the add fellas. Lets get together a show sometime.
Big Johnson and The Members





Jan 23 2008 9:30 AM

hmmm..Blue Dogs and Old Habits. We may just have to make that one.
Jackass Flats





Jan 23 2008 6:12 AM

Sounds great Guys!
dave





Jan 21 2008 7:23 AM

Cant wait until February.
Chadwick





Jan 20 2008 4:56 PM

Were going platinum
Old Bar





Jan 18 2008 1:00 PM

We Are Back!!

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Heather





Jan 16 2008 6:21 PM

sweet! post those suckers! wish i was going to be here for the berkeley show...but you know...costa rica calls... ;)
Cackalacky Whole Fam Damily





Jan 15 2008 10:03 AM

Welcome to The Fam-Damily
Melissa Ellis Benjamin





Dec 21 2007 10:17 AM


May The Lord bless you greatly this Christmas Season & in the New Year!
~Melissa Ellis Benjamin

"Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David - a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."
Howell Osborne





Dec 18 2007 1:00 PM


........Happy HALidays, Howell.........
The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail





Dec 14 2007 10:40 AM

MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS and a PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR from all of us along The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail!

www.thecrookedroad.org

Chadwick





Dec 10 2007 5:10 PM

ooops....Fridays show that would be...hehe
Chadwick





Dec 10 2007 2:17 PM

Im pumped for Saturdays show boys...

Chunk is too...


Funny MySpace Comments
The Harwell Grice Band





Dec 10 2007 1:12 PM

That sure is a honey of a tree Clark.... thats the best show flyer we have ever seen. Period.
Urban Monroes





Dec 6 2007 7:20 PM

Old Habits

We are enlisting the help of all able bodied musicians to help us name our Nechville Custom Banjo. Tom Nechville called today needing the name for the name block.

The banjo has the galaxy inlay pattern with planets and stars and shooting stars. It has a full length 5th string and a radiused finger board and is all maple.

We're asking you to tell us which of the six names on this list you like best:

1)Velocity
2)Photon
3)Voyager
4)Rocket
5)Spectrum
6)Comet


Thank you for your time
We really appreciate it!

The Urban Monroes
Better Off Dead