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TapWater
Roots Music / Americana / Zouk

WORLD TWANG IS HERE!!!



PORTLAND, Oregon
United States

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Last Login:  7/19/2009
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Member Since6/10/2005
Band Websitewww.TapWaterMusic.com
Band MembersTapWater will be performing @ Summer Meltdown this year!
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TapWater is...
Steve Moore: vocals, banjo, guitar, percussion
Rudy Slizewski: steel pans, marimba, trombone, guitar, percussion, vocals
Timmy Jones: piano, organ, accordion, vocals
Ravi Laird: guitar, vocals
Wes Elliott: bass, electric bass guitar, vocals
Simon Lucas: drum kit, percussion, marimba

For booking contact
Rudy Slizewski 530.598.8896
rudemanmusic@yahoo.com


For production contact
Ravi Laird 619.944.6338
tapwaterproduction@live.com




Thanks to Brian McLernon Photography for the photos below. Check him out at www.brianmclernon.com.

InfluencesTito Puente, Pink Floyd, The Dude, Willie Nelson & Friends, Dr. John, Tortise, Stevie Wonder, Beatles, Phish, Led Zeppelin, Grateful Dead, Dave Matthews Band, Bela Fleck, Radiohead, Bob Marley, The Band, Billie Holiday, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Fela Kuti, Miles Davis, David Bowie, Tony Allen, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Tony Rice, Joe Zawinul, Jeff Buckley, Toots & The Maytals, James Brown, Thelonious Monk, The Police, Benny Lava, Sea & Cake, Peace, Ray Charles, Mongo Santamaria, Mr. Bungle, Peter Tosh, Cal Tjader, Medeski Martin & Wood, Johnny Cash, Nick Drake, Leftover Salmon, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jaco Pastorius, John Coltrane, Wilco, Santana, Doors, Wes Montgomery, Hot Dogs, Doc Watson, The Beatles, Frank Zappa, Elton John, The Meters, Tower of Power, John Scofield, Van Morrison, Dark Coffee...
Sounds LikeWorld Twang
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Record LabelTapWater Records
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 18 2009 10:00P
Vashon Island Strawberry Festival Vashon, Washington
Jul 25 2009 2:00P
LINCOLN STREET BLOCK PARTY!!! with TAPWATER & FRIENDS Portland, Oregon
Jul 30 2009 12:00P
KINK fm102 Noon Tunes Portland, Oregon
Jul 31 2009 3:00P
The Portland Spirit Cruise with KINK FM Portland, Oregon
Aug 1 2009 5:30P
MS Benefit Stayton, Oregon
Aug 5 2009 7:00P
San Juan Island Summer Concerts San Juan Island, Washington
Aug 8 2009 9:00P
Water Street Brewing Port Townsend, Washington
Aug 14 2009 8:00P
Summer Meltdown Festival Darrington, Washington
Aug 19 2009 9:00P
The GoodFoot with Sol’Jibe Portland, Oregon
Sep 11 2009 8:00P
Double Mountain Brewery Hood River, Oregon
Sep 12 2009 8:00P
PARTYPARTYPARTY Hood River, Oregon
Sep 18 2009 9:00P
Water Street Brewing Port Townsend, Washington
Sep 19 2009 7:00P
PARTYPARTYPARTY Port Townsend, Washington

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   About TapWater
!!! WORLD TWANG IS HERE !!!



TapWater is a live "World Twang" experience out of Portland, OR bringing musical inspiration from around the world right back home to your front porch. TapWater relies on smart songwriting, polished musicianship and knockout performances to keep you coming back for more. The band's homegrown humor and down-to-earth style complement the sound seamlessly, and create a live show that is particularly appealing to people who have tired of mainstream pop. World Twang is here ...TapWater is here!

A six piece from Portland, the band blends banjo, steel pans, piano, accordion, upright bass, guitar, vocal harmonies and drums aplenty into music they call World Twang. What is World Twang? “It’s our way of honoring the many fascinating genres of music throughout the world,” explains Steve Moore, who plays banjo and sings lead.

Band mates Steve Moore, Timmy Jones, Rudy Slizewski, Ravi Laird, Wes Elliott, and Simon Lucas, are all genuinely curious about how different cultures produce music. They study, explore, and borrow from genres across the world, and then blend what they like with their favorite American styles of music. “Not only does this keep things challenging for us,” explains Rudy, who plays steel pans, marimba, and sings lead, “its our way of connecting beyond our borders while keeping our sound fresh and distinct.”

Fans love the uniqueness of TapWater’s World Twang sound. Its diversity appeals to people of many backgrounds, and this is precisely the band’s intention. “We bring together all types of people, people who might not ordinarily spend time together if they weren’t coming to see us,” explains drummer Simon Lucas. “They dance, they have a good time, they enjoy each other’s company -- it’s extremely rewarding to facilitate that kind of unity.”

Music is the method. To learn more about TapWater, please visit www.TapWaterMusic.com.

Our Music is FREE. If you like what you hear, and would like us to continue making music and realizing our vision, please support us by making a donation. We thank you!




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TapWater's Friends Comments
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PENNYGIRL





Jul 17 2009 6:54 PM

HEY
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND
SEE YA ALL SOON
Viavant Music & Productions





Jul 15 2009 11:17 PM

hope all is well with ya'll!

BIG Love from Raleighwood!!!

Please come out this way!!! and check it out --> www.thegetdown.org

www.viavantproductions.com
Portland GoGirls





Jul 4 2009 6:12 AM

Have a great 4th of July weekend! - Portland GoGirls cuz chicks rock!
ELIZE





Jun 24 2009 8:28 AM

Hey please ! let me know what u think of this song
because i might be in the video !

just click on this link to get the code to copy and paste the song to your page ok !
http://adsupport.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=rockthespace.fan&sproutid=NQBpysUTBhlX6SX2
and let me know if u do, so i can thank you !
Jonathan Snow





Jul 1 2009 3:38 AM

oh man dude.... I thought you were in Portland, ME... darn it.
Oh well... catch up with you somtime in the Spring after Europe guys... and find me on facebook - i use that as my primary network site: tell Jen I said hello.
Have a Great Show guys!!!
-Jonathan Snow
LiveJazzPiano.com
www.facebook.com/JonathanWinnSnow
The Bridge





Jun 23 2009 4:37 PM

Hey thanks for the add. We're enjoying your music!

Seeing as you don't have a show on Thursday, hows abouts you make it out to the Goodfoot in Portland?

Support live music. The Bridge.
Wolfgang Rehmert





Jun 17 2009 6:25 AM

Hey there!  I just wanted to tell you about an upcoming Rizomatic show that you might enjoy:

Wolfgang's Rizomatic Experiments
Unmatched Music for the Moment
LIVE in Portland
at Vino Vixens (2929 SE Powell, PDX)
Thurs. June 18, 2009
8:30pm

Drink great wine while enjoying the jawdropping improvisational guitar mastery of Wolfgang Rehmert.

No Cover!

see
www.rizomaticorchestra.com for free downloads and more info.

Help keep live music alive… go see live music!
Those Darlins





May 31 2009 8:53 PM

Rosie





May 30 2009 6:20 AM

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May 30 2009 6:22 AM

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ANiTiZE©





May 21 2009 12:52 AM

THANX 4 THE ADD
JamesFogg





May 21 2009 9:52 AM

Tapwater is way better than that bottled swill.Quench the thirst for great funtime music. Thanx for the add James Fogg
Daniel Mark Faller





May 21 2009 3:07 PM

greetings from Idaho.....thanks for your friendship....daniel
Regan





May 16 2009 12:44 AM

Just a quick note to let you guys know that you are on my podcast again at Reganland.com. As I’ve decided to move on to other creative adventures, this is my last show and I’ve done a “best of the best” - which, of course, includes TapWater! Was great to see you again at Double Mountain – damn good music and damn good beer - who could want for more? Hope all are well – see you soon. PEACE
Shane Klein





May 13 2009 5:09 AM

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JOSH DAMIGO





May 11 2009 5:33 PM

Thanks for the friendship!
Just wanted to let you know that my new album "Raw" is out on Friday, May 15th!
take care!
-j
A TOUCH OF PORTLAND (KBOO SUMMER SOLSTICE BENEFIT)





May 8 2009 7:22 AM

Thank​s for the Conne​ction​.​ Save the Date 6-​21-​09 Celeb​rate the SUMME​R SOLST​ICE with KBOO and Frien​ds at A Touch​ Of Portl​and.​ Uniti​ng Commu​nity throu​gh the Heali​ng Energ​y of Edibl​e Art, Sooth​ing Sound​scape​s and Thera​peuti​c Touc​h.​

Four on the floor





Apr 29 2009 5:18 AM

4 on the floor is playing tomorrow night at the 720 club with Sugarcane

720 se Hawthorn

4 on the floor goes on at 6:30 or so

have a good one,

:)
Mark
Alpaca!





Apr 27 2009 6:27 PM

Great Earth Day set, guys. See you around town.
Tara





Apr 28 2009 3:34 PM

I really enjoyed your guys' earth fair show! The City Repair thing is pretty cool. I'm looking at what they're all about right now :)
Alpaca!





Apr 29 2009 1:28 AM

You guys are great! I'm definitely coming out more to see you fellas. It was a pleasure having Simon play with us. More to come.
1-der Woman





Apr 26 2009 12:57 AM

Have a great Earth Fair Show this year! you were missed so much in SD
1-der Woman





Apr 26 2009 5:38 AM

Lovin the Tabacco Road guys. Sounds really great.
a cautionary tale





Apr 19 2009 9:45 PM

A Cautionary Tale's CD release party for their new album "Ballyhoo" is at Holocene on Wednesday (4/22)!!! Grey Anne and The Sleepy Eyes of Death will be joining us. Come and get a FREE "Ballyhoo" CD!!! We'd love to see you there!!!
Armenian Jazz Band





Apr 21 2009 9:51 AM

Thank you very much for your friendship!

Have you ever heard of Armenian legendary DUDUK (a reed instrument made from aged apricot wood), and how it mixed with a modern Big Band technique!

If not you're in for a big SURPRISE ! ! !

Listen and enjoy the incredible WORLD-JAZZ Mix on our page.

Armen Martirosian
artistic director
Armenian Jazz Band
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