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TapWater
Roots Music / Americana / Zouk

WORLD TWANG IS HERE!!!



PORTLAND, Oregon
United States

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Last Login:  3/10/2010
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   TapWater: General Info
Member Since6/10/2005
Band Websitewww.TapWaterMusic.com
Band MembersTapWater 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
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Apr 2 2010 8:00P
TapWater @ DREAM RESULT FILM PREMIERE - MT. TABOR THEATRE Portland, Oregon
Apr 3 2010 9:00P
TapWater @ NECTAR LOUNGE with THE SPECIAL PURPOSE Seattle, Washington
Apr 25 2010 2:30P
TapWater @ PORTLAND SATURDAY MARKET (Main Stage) Portland, Oregon

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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!

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!




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Mar 8 2010 9:21 PM


 

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Mar 5 2010 8:50 PM

"...here on the west coast keepin' music real down-home for y'all..."



live in santa cruz...

"grandma-grandma (does your dog bite?)" 







Opti-Grab Productions

Opti-Grab Productions



Mar 2 2010 7:28 AM

come get funky portland




Four Winds

Four Winds



Feb 23 2010 2:45 AM

Bone Relix

Bone Relix



Feb 19 2010 7:03 AM

Thank you for adding us, TapWater!!
Best wishes to you all!

Rock on,
Bone Relix

Marie

Marie Strickland



Feb 16 2010 9:32 PM

BRAZIL

               Thanks for the add peace and blessings to you all
                                   Marie
                        
Nick Taylor

Nick Taylor



Feb 16 2010 9:32 PM

Hi Tim, it was great meeting you.  I enjoyed your playing.  much respect.  Peace  ;]

NW Beer Monkey

William Dollarhide



Feb 16 2010 9:31 PM


 

Hope you are having a great weekend!

~William

holly

holly



Feb 16 2010 9:31 PM

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Happy Holidays!


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Megan

Megan Billings



Feb 16 2010 9:27 PM

happy thursday to you!


jen

jen



Feb 13 2010 2:17 AM


ShakedownBrown

Lindsay Brown



Feb 13 2010 2:16 AM

Tomorrow AM I'll be waking up to some world twang on KATU... Bright & early... enjoy boys!
Richard Harris

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Feb 13 2010 2:16 AM

TapWater,

Just checking in on you my friend and hoping you are well!

TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT WEALTH ...

"If you want to FEEL RICH, just count all of the things you have THAT MONEY CAN'T BUY."

MAY WE ALL TRULY APPRECIATE THE RICHNESS IN OUR LIVES!

Please stay in touch from time to time and let me know how you are!

Please give my music a listen and let me know what you think!

Your friend,

Richard

GIVE THE GIFT OF MUSIC!

CDs @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

OR

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Four Winds

Four Winds



Feb 6 2010 5:51 AM

You guys are great. We gotta jam some Chorinho...
Hey, I've got some new tunes on my page. Let me know what you all think!
Peace, brian
Black Candy Store

Black Candy Store



Feb 5 2010 12:18 AM

Hi and thx for the add/request!
Don't hesitate to drop a word on our myspace if you've liked what you heard.
Merci!!!!
Hope to read you soon
Greets
Arno_Bcs
Steve

Steve



Feb 1 2010 10:34 PM

You guys rocked it at Nectar! Great stuff!       
Piper

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Feb 1 2010 10:33 PM

Oh how much fun can one girl have! You guys are so AWESOME! We really cant wait to see ya'll again! And today I shall cook with the PRESSURE COOKER! hahahahaha
High Ceiling

High Ceiling



Jan 29 2010 12:58 AM

Stoked for the show!!!
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Jan 29 2010 12:58 AM

comin down for tapwater high ceiling show woop woop got see my two favorite bands playin together... Super excited!!!... Purple aliens watch out!!!
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Mars Retrieval Unit



Jan 29 2010 12:58 AM

Lookin forward to the Fez show! 
Nefarious Jones

Nefarious Jones



Jan 8 2010 9:42 PM

Nefarious Jones is super excited to play this show with you boys...



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Dec 21 2009 1:11 AM

Check out Entangled from our show at the Crystal Ballroom opening for KDTU!




Mrs. Auntie Em

Mrs. Auntie Em



Dec 18 2009 1:16 AM

will you be playing at double mountain on new years again??
Megan

Megan Billings



Dec 18 2009 1:16 AM

Thanks!

Rosie

Rosie



Dec 18 2009 1:15 AM

WOOF!  ...WOOF! WOOF!


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