SASS!--SANDY ANDINA (vocals, guitar, mt. dulcimer, bass, autoharp); SUSAN URBAN (vocals, guitar, 6-string banjo, hand percussion)
ANDINA & RICH--SANDY ANDINA (vocals, guitar, mt. dulcimer); STEPHEN LEE RICH (vocals, guitar)
Influences
Joni Mitchell, Richard Rogers, Lou & Peter Berryman, Tom Paxton, Steve Goodman, Tom Lehrer, Warren Zevon, Stan Rogers, Bruce Springsteen, Steely Dan, Richard Thompson, Anne Hills, Cindy Mangsen
Sounds Like
ME! Seriously, I've been told I am the bastard child of a wild three-way between Joni Mitchell, Steve Goodman and Jerry Seinfeld; and that my voice sounds like (variously) Joan Baez, Grace Slick, Judy Collins, Mimi Farina, Peggy Seeger, Keeley Smith, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, and Blossom Dearie. You'll love SASS! if you like Four Bitchin' Babes, the Chenille Sisters, Fink & Marxer, Lou & Peter Berryman and Hot Soup. Those who love ANDINA & RICH also tend to like the Berrymans, Reilly & Maloney and Small Potatoes.
I'm a singer-songwriter-humorist, performing solo and with my bands SASS! (w/Susan Urban) and Andina & Rich (w/singing, yodeling cowboy comedian Stephen Lee Rich). I play acoustic guitar (6 and 12-string), mountain dulcimer, electric bass, autoharp and 5-string frailing banjo. I'm based in Chicago, as is SASS!, and Andina & Rich are based in Madison, WI. We all tour all over the upper Midwest and beyond, and appear live on radio--perhaps we'll be in your neck of the woods! check out http://www.sandyandina.com http://www.sass-music.com http://www.andinarich.com. Find us on MySpace too:
www.myspace.com/sassandthesasstrio
SASS! is original classic folk--funny, serious, spiritual and even spooky at times. It features tight harmonies and multi-instrumentals (and occasionally we add Kate Early for lush three-part harmony and unusual and tasteful percussion). We've been a duo since June 2004. Our debut CD (13 songs, a full hour!) "SASS! Album One" (BWC Records) is available on CDBaby, eFolkMusic.com, iTunes and Rhapsody--as well as in folk-oriented brick-and-mortar music stores around Chicagoland. It's already gotten airplay several times on WFMT's "The Midnight Special" as well as on Radio Crystal Blue and various folk radio shows on the air and Internet. As the SASS! Trio, we officially showcased at the annual Folk Alliance conference in Memphis in 2007, and are going into the studio to record our trio EP.
Andina & Rich, together off and on since 1981, is eclectic folk/comedy/country/show tunes--you name it. Stephen is Madison's Yodeling Cowboy Comedian, and we take full advantage of that. Our debut CD, "Because We Can" (Travenia Records, 2006) has been released to great reviews and has already received play on "The Midnight Special," Dr. Demento (my version of the title tune is also on his "Basement Tapes 13" CD), Wisconsin Public Radio, and even Camp Casey in Crawford, TX. The title tune got a 2006 JustPlainFolks Award nomination for Best Novelty Song.
And I often perform solo as well. My CD "Ghosts and Angels" (Essay Records, 2001) has received and still receives worldwide air-and-Internet-play; due to my years as a rock band bassist, I also add thoughtfully-chosen rock and other covers to my solo repertoire which is mostly originals. I'm currently recording my followup CD, due out sometime in 2007.
Hi Sandy, thank you for the friendship. Your songs are so pretty and hysterical at the same time, really great stuff. My Dad's Harmonica brought a tear to my eye. If you get a chance to check out my new songs, drop a line and let me know what you think. See ya around!!!
I am about half way done with my latest update to my page. Come take a peek and listen to the first song from my up and comming cd. Right now the release date is in December.
A new feature I have added is you can now post your favorite song from my playlist to your profile.
My theme is fall, with the songs having a since of wanderlust. I hope that you enjoy my pictures and songs, and you will return to my page when it's completed.
I am currently recording the other five songs and putting together the final touches.
I hope you will take the time to listen, look at my pics and post a comment (please, please, please) about your favorite song from my playlist.
Have a terrific fall, and take care Thanks, Jeff Moats
P/S "I get by with a little help from (you) My Friends"
Christmas is coming soon. Are you looking for a Christmas present and would like to help handicapped children? Than please request the list of donations in kind from HelpCharity, www.MySpace.com/HelpCharity , by sending me an e-mail at Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de . Many donations in kind are autographed.
If you don't have the chance to request the list of donations in kind, please add HelpCharity to your Top Friends!
Thanks for helping me to support handicapped children!
Christian
Founder of HelpCharity Editor & Journalist for Country Music Christian Lamitschka An der Pfingstweide 28 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany Phone: ++49 (0) 6101 544613 Mobil: ++49 (0) 171 6903352 E-Mail: Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de Internet: www.MySpace.com/HelpCharity Internet: www.MySpace.com/ChristianLamitschka
Hi Sandy, I'm glad I came to FARM on Saturday, had a nice day there and wish I could have stayed into the evening. Next year, I will plan on coming for the weekend for sure. Best regards, Steve
tackar o bugar för vänskapen,hoppas våra låtar föll i smaken,om du gilla det kan du höra hela låtarna på vår offeciela myspace www.myspace.com/timecodealpha och om ni dessutom addar mig där som vän blir jag mycket glad,peace and luv/Peter
Today I would like to let you know about two print magazines in Germany I'm writing for.
"Living Line Dance", reporting about line dance and country music, and "Folk Magazine", reporting about folk and country music. The magazines are high respected in Europe. They offer you a good chance to publicize yourself in Europe and Germany.
For more information, please contact me at MySpace or send email to Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de with the headline "Advertise at Living Line Dance and Folk Magazine".
Today I like to inform you, that you can read and watch interviews with your favorit country stars in Enlgish, German and French at http://www.CountryHome.de/Interviews .
Warm regards
Christian
Editor & Journalist for Country Music Christian Lamitschka An der Pfingstweide 28 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany Phone: ++49 6101 544613 Mobil: ++49 171 6903352 Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de Info@CountryMusic-Magazin.de www.MySpace.com/ChristianLamitschka
Dear Friend I haven't heard from you in a while. I invite you to stop by the site and take a look around. I've added pictures of our Grand Canyon Shows.Drop by and leave a comment! Jeff
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
My debut single ROLLIN' IN THE HEY just broke into the top 75 on the Music Row Breakout Chart WITH A BULLET!!!. Also I was just featured in the "Listen Up" section of COUNTRY WEEKLY!!! Visit my page and click on the Country Weekly free download button to get your copy of the debut single.
Good to have you as a friend! So great to see the internet in action this way, shortening distances between people.
I hope all's well with you and that you enjoy checking out my web site some time.
For occasional, new, refreshing, insightful and (possibly?!) valuable content, I encourage you to sign up for my free newsfeed/email newsletter (using the form on site at page right - high quality, low quantity, no spam!).
You might enjoy watching some of my films (use the on screen controls to skip between them):
You want to work and so do we. If you want us to book your band in New England, you need topay the registration fee. Go here for more information: http://northamptoncommunity.ning.com
My debut single ROLLIN' IN THE HEY is currently #84 on the Music Row Breakout Chart and is poised to move into the top 75. Request it at your local radio station today. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE ENTIRE CD AT DIGSTATION THIS WEEK ONLY FOR $4.99.
In keeping up with its motto, "promoting, supporting and empowering its members", GoGirlsMusic.com once again pushes the envelope of community by starting a new GoGirls Elite "Members Only" web site where users can share information and advice, post their photos, videos and shows, and be part of something special and unique.
CREATE. NETWORK. MOTIVATE YOURSELF. Join our community, get valuable info, help your music career, be a part of something!
CountryHome Forum have more than 5,000 members. Each news you submit to CountryHome Forum will released to my weekly Newsletter with more than 50,000 readers.
Please submit your artist news and events to CountryHome Forum to help your artists to get well known better in Europe. If you do not have the time to submit your artist news and events by yourself, please send it me to: Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de and I will submit them by myself to CountryHome Forum.
I know that many artists from North America don't have their music videos uploaded to German video websites. The most popular websites are MyVideo.de and ClipFish.de. That means your European audience does not have the chance to find them.
I understand that most of you don't speak German and are not able to upload videos because of the language barrier. If you would like me to upload your videos to the German video websites, please let me know.
Thanks
Christian
Editor & Journalist for Country Music Christian Lamitschka An der Pfingstweide 28 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany Phone: ++49 6101 544613 Mobil: ++49 171 6903352 Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de Info@CountryMusic-Magazin.de
HollowRain has been entered in 95 WIIL Rocks Bandemonium contest for 2009 with the song "Darkest Places"! HollowRain needs your help by simply voting!
To vote for HOLLOWRAIN, send an email to stu@95wiilrock.com. YOU MUST put the band name (HOLLOWRAIN) and song title "Darkest Places" in the subject line, just copy and paste from this message. In the body, include your name and working phone number. Only one vote per person per email address allowed, as any more would disqualify your vote. Voting ends on July 3rd at 5pm.
The top six bands entered in the contest get to play at Austin's Fuel Room in Libertyville, IL in the next part of the competition. HollowRain would get lots of exposure from this and a chance to win cash and prizes. Please help the band out by voting and spreading the word to all of your friends, family members and coworkers!
