...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.
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.
It's interesting that you should mention Melvin and Wilson. I visted them both. Wilson wanted to play music as much as anyone I can think of. I miss'em.
