Rich Hamilton, NH; Fiddle/vocals ~ ~
Bob Sevigny, MA; rhythm & lead Guitar/vocals ~ ~
Al Stapleford, NH; Banjo/vocals ~ ~
Ben Weiss, MA; Mandolin/vocals ~ ~
Tom Fitzgerald, MA; Bass/vocals ~ ~
Influences
the Stillhouse Jammers played at Boston Bluegrass Union's 2008 Joe Val Bluegrass Festival ~ here they are with a tune written by Rich, "Empty Words"
the Jammers doing one of Al's banjo tunes, "Monadnock Trail" at Joe Val festival...
Sounds Like
Rural & Retro Bluegrass !
here they are performing "the Memory of Your Smile"
and "So Afraid of Losing You Again"
we are the Stillhouse Jammers, a five-piece bluegrass band of accomplished musicians from Central New England. Our show consists of a wide variety of music to entertain you that we affectionately refer to as "rural & retro bluegrass"! You will hear traditional fiddle/banjo numbers, hard-driving bluegrass, tender ballads, as well as several original tunes while each of us takes our turn at the mic for lead & harmony vocals. We have had the privilage and honor to play at some really cool places: Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass Celebration at the Bill Monroe Homestead in Rosine KY: the Purple Fiddle in WV; Layla's Bluegrass Inn in downtown Nashville TN; and among the venues more close to home are...Boston Bluegrass Union's Joe Val Bluegrass Festival, the Big E(Eastern States Exposition) Fair in W.Springfield, MA; the Weston Playhouse in VT. We are very proud to have placed 2nd in the band competition at the 2006 Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival up against some of the very best talent in the Northeast & Canada!
the Stillhouse Jammers are accepting bookings for 2008 and beyond.... contact Julie at julie@stillhousejammers.com
& Please come out to see us at a show soon!
View the Stillhouse Jammers's EPK
.. CDBABY LINK for THE STILLHOUSE JAMMERS: Lookin' toward Heaven - A Bluegrass Journey -->
THE STILLHOUSE JAMMERS: Lookin' toward Heaven - A Bluegrass Journey
This is a 50-minute DVD - A TV music special featuring the Stillhouse Jammers with their brand of "Rural & Retro Bluegrass" Music, filmed live at the Leominster Access TV Studio, Leominster, MA.
WHAT FOLKS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE JAMMERS.....................
“Your sound is what bluegrass is all about and I can't wait to hear about another show even if I have to travel hours to get there! " -Ryan Nolan, Vermont
“our opinion, Sally's and mine is that the Stillhouse Jammers are as good as any group out there that are making a living??? at it...” -Chuck and Sally from Virginia
"An outstanding example of traditional music...
Good musicianship, good close harmony, and an ancient, authentic aura make this desired veiwing and listening for all those who long for traditional American music”
-Don Coppage, Archivist, Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass Music Foundation, Rosine,KY
Howdy Stillhouse Jammers! I wanted to drop you a note to thank you for taking the time to accept us as your friend, and listening to our music. We appreciate the gesture and are grateful that you enjoyed our tunes enough to add us to your community of friends. After all, having people connect with our music is why we do this. I hope you'll come by often to say hello and let us know what's happening with you, and when you have a spare moment, please visit our brand new webpage at www. crosstimbersbluegrass. com there you can listen to more of our music and find out more about us. Feel free to sign the guestbook! (And if you have any ideas about how we could improve the webpage, be sure to let us know)
All my best and thank you again, Matt (the bass player) Cross Timbers
hi guys!!! I'm so glad I came to the show last night~it was great! I'm putting some videos up of the "new" Jammers and will have a sample or two here soon.... the line-up for the Father's Day Bluegrass Celebration is awesome....the Stillhouse Jammers, Travers Chandler & Avery County, Jerry Salley & Breaking New Ground, and James King!! more info at the website www. fathersdaybluegrasscelebration. com ~thank you for being a part of this show! love ya! ~Julie
Hey Stillhouse Jammers Here is a Christmas poem from us to you.
Blue Night Before Christmas
It was the night before Christmas and all through the houses/ They were jammin’ on bluegrass including the mouses/. They jammed on guitar,the fiddle and mando/ They jammed on the bass they jammed on the banjo/
They jammed through the night through the whole Christmas season/ Oh don’t ask me why no one quite knows the reason/
It could be perhaps that the vocals were tight / or maybe the banjo was set up just right/
But I think that the most likely reason of all/ Was the festival season was too short last fall/ So on the ice, the snow and the freezing rain/ They jammed on bluegrass as if sharing one brain/
Their message was simple jamming under star light/ Merry Christmas to all and to all a Blue Night/
Hosted By: Caouette Music Scholarship Committee When: Sunday Oct 14, 2007 at 12:00 PM Where: Athol/Orange Elks Hall 92 New Athol Rd., Rt. 2A Orange, MA 01364 United States Description: Caouette Music Scholarship Committee
the website for the benefit show on October 14th is www.caouettemusicscholarship.com looking forward to the upcoming roadtrip, still can't believe the STillhouse Jammers playing Jerusalem Ridge~~way cool!
HELP PUT THE STANLEY BROTHERS IN THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME!
Ralph Stanley has received many well-deserved honors in the last few years, yet one honor eludes him. While many of their fellow musicians and singers have been recognized by The Country Music Hall of Fame, THE STANLEY BROTHERS have been sadly -- some say criminally -- overlooked.
Jeanie Stanley, youngest daugher of Carter, and fan Kaye Hill have organized an on-going petition to change all that.
"The Country Music Hall of Fame recognizes those persons who have made a significant contribution to the country music field," says Hill. "The Stanley Brothers helped lay the foundation for what we have today. Their names deserve to be listed among greats like Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs, who have already be recognized."
You can join their efforts in one of the following ways:
Contact the CMHoF directly:
Mr. Kyle Young, President
Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
222 Fifth Avenue South
Nashville TN 37203
Or, if you prefer, you can send a letter to Kaye Hill, who will forward them to the HoF.
D. Kaye Hill
PO Box 2553
Harrisonsonburg VA 22801
Kay says, "a simple one-line note is all that would be required, but please remember to supply your name and address, and an email address if applicable. I will be collecting all letters and forwarding them to the Country Music Hall of Fame."
