TapWater will be performing @ Summer Meltdown this year!
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!
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!
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
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
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