They don't write 'em like that any more and that's OK! Scats on The Sly keep those pop and jazz standards from the 1920's and 30's jumping with precision, personality and a lot of love for the musical gems they play. With a hybrid of cool swing and hot jazz reminiscent of Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks, Squirrel Nut Zippers and Manhattan Transfer, this copacetic quartet will take you on a musical journey back to a time when songs had charm and sophisitication and beat boxes, synthesizers and Marshall stacks (not to mention political correctness) had yet to make an appearance.
The musical selection you just heard, You're The Cream in My Coffee, was part of a live radio performance by Mallory Moad and Mike Newton on Fresno's KFCF (88.1 FM). The other songs here are included on Scats on The Sly's CD of 7 vintage classics which is now available for your listening pleasure. Contact the band for info on how to get your hands on one or more.
Scats on The Sly would like to thank photographer Lenna Winther-Saxe for shooting the band. I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
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
Don't miss our CD release Block Party June 20th, we're releasing our album "The American Rock Violinist", you DO NOT wanna miss this show! gates open at 6, music at 7.
Check out our music video "Purple Haze" we shot it on top of Irene's Cafe in the Tower District
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If there's ONE show of ours to see this year, its tonight! Its an ALL AGES show! The Patrick Contreras Band plays at Starline and is different than anything you've ever seen. Think Jimi hendrix meets Santana meets Pink Floyd all on the violin! The Band is also shooting a video or their upcoming album and a segment for FUSE TV that will be aired nationally. So lets fill Starline and show the nation we have a music scene here to and its alive!
- if thats not enough for you, there will be a drawing for a FREE electric violin at the show. You just sign up with your e-mail and drop it in the box and after the show there will be a drawing to see who wins!! there is a picture of the violin below the poster on this post.
dont miss this crazy good time saturday at the starline!
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