Def Rob B- guitar, mandolin, jug+
Steve- banjo, jug+
David- harmonica, jaw harp+
Lisa- washboard+
Teresa- washtub bass+
....and sometimes:
Scott C.- mandolin+
Scott T.- kazoo, guitar, jug+
Arlo- jug, guitar, saw+
Desmond- kazoo, percussion+
Ron- kazoo+
Scotty- mandolin, guitar+
Paul- washboard+
Harlan- washboard+
....everybody sings at some point or another
Emeritus:
Ben- washboard, kazoo+
Aaron- washtub bass, jug, banjo+
Del- jug, guitar+
Allegra- fiddle, accordian, banjo+
Russ- saw, spoons, mandolin, kazoo+
Blake- bass+
John Alex- jug+
Influences
Memphis Jug Band
Cannon's Jug Stompers
King David's Jug Band
The Medicine Shows
John Sebastian
Jim Kweskin's Jug Band
Mother McCree's Uptown Jug Champions
R. Crumb & Cheap Suit Serenaders
Baby Gramps
Kitchen Syncopators
Sassparilla Jug Band
...And The Leasebreakers
Tarantulas Jug Band
Wayne Haagen
The Skiffle Symphony
Washboard Sam
Robert Johnson
Doc Watson
The Stanley Brothers
Jane's Addiction
Metallica (old, of course)
Slayer
Ariel Pink
Quality Name Brand
Led Zeppelin
Emmit Otter's Jug Band Christmas
Queen
Pink Floyd
Bob Marley
Jimmy Cliff
Public Enemy
Johnny Ward
Lauren Sheehan
Golden Delicious
Mos Def
Delmark Goldfarb Quartet
Elizabeth Cotten
David Grisman
John Hartford
Roy Clark
Hee-Haw
Willie Nelson
Johnny Cash
weirdness
The Stumptown Jug Thumpers deliver a package of fun, toe-tapping music centered around the great old-time jug band music of the 1920's, 30's, 60's and now in the new millenium. We play many songs from those great eras, and mix in other old (and not so old) hokum. We also enjoy continuing the fine jug band street tradition of playing to entice their audience, from unique, home-made instruments to humourous lyrics to songs that were especially popular. As a modern jug band, we spice up our old-time with newer songs from the past 30 years, from the Bee Gees to Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd and the Outkast, as well as our own tunes. But our real joy is to see people dancing and having a good time as we keep some of the great music of artists like the Memphis Jug Band, Cannon's Jug Stompers, Jim Kweskin & the Jug Band, the Memphis Sheiks, King David's Jug Band, Jed Davenport, Hattie Hart and many others alive.
We started in March 2005, as the fulfillment of Rob's New Years Eve Resolution and long-time dream. Rob recruited some talented friends, and the Thumpers were born. We are currently in our third edition, having recently switched several members. We play good-time fun music and want you to have a ball listening (and dancing).
"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
JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST TIME IN VANCOUVER, WA! WE'LL BE AT THE ICEHOUSE THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JUNE 19TH AND 20TH. IT WILL BE ONE OF ONLY TWO PORTLAND AREA DATES THIS SUMMER!
We're playing a great show with The Joe McMurrian Quartet (now Woodbrain) and Eggplant this Thursday. It's a super solid evening of rocking roots music dripping in blues and jazz.
Hope to see you there! ~~C
Thursday, April 9th : 10 pm : 21+ : $4
Kelly's Olympian 426 SW Washington St Portland, OR 97204
Hey there! Wanted to say hello since it's been a while since we have been by your page ! WASABEEEE!! Love, She Rockstars Glued/Rockstars Glued Radio www.rockstarsglued.com
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