...There's a song about murder. The next one's about death. This one's about conspiracies. There are Syd Barrett covers, "Terrapin" and "Long Gone," taken down from hallucinatory heights on the banjo to be baptized in the Delta. Later, he sings of "sycamore leaves and mustang vine," and it rolls off his tongue so languidly it's almost obscene.
This is the fight or flight experience of a performance by Ralph White, a fugitive from old, weird America..."
Austin Chronicle, 2006
"What longtime Austinite and former Bad Liver Ralph White puts on albums and onstage is so mind-boggling and vast, it forces those of us in the description business down a treacherous path" (Darcie Stevens, Austin Chronicle)
One of our foremost instrumentalists and a true hidden American treasure, Ralph White has taken the non-academic route in his inspired pursuit of the ancient roots of music on fiddle, banjo, button accordion and kalimba. The "folk/noise/avant-whatever genius" (Joe Gross, Austin 360) has traveled alone to unfamiliar places, including Namibia, Australia, Mexico and Louisiana, playing on sidewalks for tips and making many sacrifices while developing his intimate, nuanced musical language.
With Danny Barnes and Mark Rubin, White spent a good chunk of the 1990's as a core member of country/bluegrass mavericks (and recent Austin Music Hall of Fame inductees) The Bad Livers. He now performs his singular blend of ancient rural folk musics and psychedelia as a soloist. White has released two well-liked albums and his third, "The Atavistic Waltz", is due in late 2008.
White has recorded or performed with Jandek, Sun City Girls' Sir Richard Bishop, Michelle Shocked, Michael Hurley, Weird Weeds and the Golden Boys. He plays fiddle in traditional Cajun dance band The Gulf Coast Playboys, and, wIth Amy Annelle, performs in the old folk & country duo Precious Blood.
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Recorded at The Bowling Green pub in Manchester on 17th November 2008, when Bridget was on tour with Marcia Bassett, this is a maximal 25-minute set of epic guitar brutalising and deep, moaned vocal incantations. Employing a bow and 'metal' effects pedals, the resulting cacophony is orchestral in scope, rendering almost unreliable the memory of one woman and her instrument. Somewhat akin to Bassett's duo with Matthew Bower, Hototogisu, the deeply layered tones created by Hayden offer, upon first exposure, a somewhat icy auditory experience, but as the recording settles in, the richness and sheer breadth of sound wraps around you like a feather quilt and shifts your perception almost 180 degrees. A truly magnificent set from this former Vibracathedral Orchestra member.
Limited to 80 copies with sleeves printed on recycled paper using soya based ink
Pay by Paypal to goldenlabrecordings@hotmail.co.uk
Bleu French Laundry presents PSYCH FREAKOUT September 27th, 2009 The Mohawk (Outside Stage) Austin, TEXAS with 11pm GOLDEN DAWN performing '68 LP "Power Plant" 10pm SHAPES HAVE FANGS 9pm surf psych w/ DANNY B HARVEY (co-producer "King of Garage Rock" by Sky Saxon) & special guests 8pm THE STRANGE ATTRACTORS DJ SCORPIO spins psychedelic rocknroll between sets 7pm doors, 8pm show $6, $5 students In loving memory of Sky Sunlight Saxon Portion of proceeds donated to Sabrina Saxon http://www.bleufrenchlaundry.com
Thanks Ralph! I recently had a chance to see an unfinished film by M.Hurley that had a fair amount of you in it. It was fairly gorgeous, inspirational even. Hope I get a chance to see it when its done. Thanks again! and keep veepin'.
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
We've never been able to quite pin down exactly what it is that The Hunter Gracchus do, which is a wonderful thing. A shifting unit with Syed Kamran Ali, Fiona Marshall and Jon Marshall at the core, they have recently settled into a fairly stable unit of six, but it's hard to know how long that'll last. Still, while it does, it's producing all manner of magical and highly unexpected performances. The one captured here was recorded at the band's practice room cum gig space, Fagin's Hideout/The Furniture Makers and is a less blistering freakout than some of their recent output, preferring to quietly explore every nook of tonal space. It simmers rather than erupts and, the longer you become immersed in it, the less aware you become of the passage of time. It's a recording that feels like it should go on forever and, when it does come to a close, the silence is shocking. In a time when it's all too easy for a group of improvisers to just go full-tilt in some euphoric pursuit, the Hunter Gracchus provides us with a glowing alternative that draws us slowly in and drowns our senses. This is truly awesome.
Peeesseye I Woke Up and Drank a Bottle of Cheap Kojak CDR
Peeesseye made the scene at Dylan Nyoukis's Colour Out of Space festival last summer and hopped over to Manchester to play a show at the Town Hall Tavern, the recording of which forms the content of this incredible slab of dense droning harmonium, scraping, buzzing, subtly soloing guitar and pulse-free, scatter-drumming. We can't recommend this enough. Limited to 80 copies.
Lovejoy’s Taproom and The Rondo Hatton Corp. presents…
*THE 64TH ANNUAL KLAUS KINSKI INVITATIONAL CRAWLSPACE STRANGLING COMPETITION*
Join The Saltworth Sundries 9 o’clock this Thursday April 2nd at Lovejoy’s for the 64th annual Klaus Kinski Invitational Crawlspace Strangling Competition!
See the world’s greatest stranglers ply their trade and duke it out (or squeeze it out, rather) before a panel of our time’s finest goons, louts, and “big apes”.
Emceed by Jack Lemon w/refreshments provided by Hydrox. Music by your The Saltworth Sundries!
hey buddy! Just wanted to say hey..I was discussing your music today with my hubby and we're dyin' to see you play again! Hope you're havin' a marvelous Monday, my friend.
Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Falaflafler Saltworth cordially invite you to the circumcision ceremony their oldest boys The Saltworth Sundries on Friday The Year of Our Lord 3/27.
The proceedings start at 10pm at The Creekside (606 E. 7th St. Austin, TX) with the musical group Man Carter giving the commencement address.
…followed by The Victims of Leisure at 11pm
…then Charlie Hurtin and The Hecklers at midnight
…finally your The Saltworth Sundries take the plunge into manhood at 1am
The Venerable Henry Gibson (of Laugh-In fame) will be there to act as Mohel for the proceedings and sign autographs immediately afterwards. This will be a “scalpel free” ceremony performed in the traditional metzitzah b'peh manner involving surgery by oral application exclusively.
[EDITOR’S NOTE: By “Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Falaflafler Saltworth” what we mean is Mr. Olaf Falaflafler and current escort. …but in his defense, he does get attached. ]
This Thursday March 12 at The Carousel Lounge The Saltworth Sundries and DJ Crackerjack team up to bring you a roots/rockabilly explosion!
This is a benefit for The Texas Rollergirls all-star travel team The Texecutioners. The incredible Crackerjack, jockey a’ discs will be spinning rockabilly vinyl from 9-11. Your The Saltworth Sundries take the floor at 11pm.
