D. Davis (DDavis@RedHotJuba.com)- A true renaissance musician, D has been playing the guitar for the better part of 25 years. He divides his time between Red Hot Juba, and a never-ending array of side projects and musical and artistic scenarios. D will occasionally show his facility on the mandolin, harmonica, keyboards, and string bass with Juba.
Eric Krull (Eric@RedHotJuba.com) - Admitted "song-stealer" and de facto frontman; Eric is on a constant and restless search for new inspiration. He seeks to add a wrinkle to many Juba arrangements, just to keep people on their toes. He is finally breaking through some of his hang-ups and committing to some original song ideas. Don't be afraid if you also see him attempting to shape the minds of the future.
Bryan Aubin Aubin (Aubin@RedHotJuba.com) - Traps, brass, vocals, guitar, and banjo, 5th generation Vermonter; Aubin is a deep well of talent, adding just the right textures to the Juba thang. He showed up to a campfire with a snare drum and, though maybe it was the beer, it seemed to sound just right. Hell even pick up the trumpet a couple times a night. How could that horn-guy also be the drummer?
Steve Goldman (Steve@RedHotJuba.com) - Upright bassist, vocals, and webmaster; Steve barely skipped a beat when the band said to him "you play a great guitar man, wanna play bass?" Steve's solid thump and sweet harmonies add deeper layers to Juba's sound. Steve has been in several local bands as guitarist and vocalist, including Face the Woods, Soul Purpose, and Damaged Goods.
Influences
The members of Red Hot Juba have come together with a wide variety of musical interests, experiences, and explorations. The music we play -- both original and our interpretations of others' -- reflects this eclectic mix of influences. Since any music influences people, for better or for worse, we have decided to include a list of musicians that we like.
Mose Allison Louis Armstrong Asylum Street Spankers The Beatles Junior Brown Cab Calloway Johnny Cash Nat King Cole Miles Davis Bob Dylan Grateful Dead David Grisman Merle Haggard Wayne Hancock Dan Hicks and the Hotlicks Hot Rize Hotclub of Cowtown Robert Johnson Louis Jordan Little Charlie and the Nightcats Little Feat Del McCoury Band Thelonius Monk Wes Montgomery Bob Margolin Willie Nelson Charlie Parker Gram Parsons Elvis Presley Jerry Reed Django Reinhardt Frank Sinatra Southern Culture on the Skids Squirrel Nut Zippers Ron Sunshine Pete Seeger Hank Thompson Uncle Tupelo Tom Waits Muddy Waters Hank Williams Lucinda Williams Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys Neil Young
Red Hot Juba plays Blistering Hot Country-Fide Jazz and Green Mountain Swing. The band doesn't even know what they'll play next from their vast repertoire of Hot Jazz, Blues, Swing, Bluegrass, Country, and a healthy dose of experimentalism and spontaneity. With a mix of "familiar songs that you have never heard" and and ever-increasing array of original tunes, the music of Red Hot Juba is an energetic, constantly inventive, swingin' upbeat time.
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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
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Diggin it!! Maybe we'll see ya around VT- we're up there often. Also check out our good pals in the North Star Amblers... they play in some of the same places you do. Thanks much! Karen
