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.
Influences
Tito 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...
-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!
This boisterous sextet blends the sound of banjo, steel pans, piano, accordion, upright bass, guitar, vocal harmonies and drums aplenty into a style 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!
Hey gang, Thanks so much for an awesome weekend of musical madness. Your hospitality was greatly appreciated and the Goodfoot show was one of the best I have had the pleasure of seeing! Can't wait for next time!
Hey guys! Thanks for swinging through last night and helping support our friends from the north!!! I'll stop in for a beer tonight @ The Goodfoot & say hi!
The first two tracks on my page were written with my close friend Paul Dominguez who just passed away tragically on his 32nd birthday. He also played bass and rhythm guitar on Country Jamboree. Stop by and enjoy the music. Thanks, Brian
Your midnight show at Meltdown was the best thing I saw all weekend. You rock harder than the hills, and your cover of 'Late in the Evening' made me down right giddy. Thanks again for a golden memory. Really, guys, c'mon. Just one more.....
Wish I could be in Olympia shakin down w/ Tapwater's world twang... but a broken casted foot/leg, sprained ankle, & splint on ruptured ligament in hand, all on left side- a lefty nightmre... maybe more of a comedy to watch the boogy attempt though ;).... Have a blast in WA. Peace. Know y'all are rockin. BE SAFE.
Just for your information. You are not using the real MySpace event page. It's an application called Social Plan. MySpace is working on that matter for months but they didn't manage to fix it.
you guys blew my mind with your midnight meltdown camp ground performance. the steel drums are quite a nice touch. keep up the excellent work, i'll see you next time!
