The GoldDiggers Ted O'Connell vocal, guitar Bob Spector lead guitar Dylan Orlando piano, mando Michael Papenburg lap steel Bill Skieresz bass Rory Judge drums
next show: Thursday, November 19
The GoldDiggers at El Rio
3158 Mission Street
at Cesar Chavez, SF 94110 on the back patio
from 6:00-9:00pm
No cover! Happy Hour prices!
Influences
Joe Ely, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Dylan, Jimmy Buffett, Otis Redding, Roy Buchanan, Jerry Jeff Walker, The Band, The Blasters, The Jayhawks...and on bass I like the approach of players like Roly Salley, Conrad Lozano, Bob Livingston, Duck Dunn.
"the more rockin' alt-country bands to break through in 2008."
(HicksWithSticks.com - 12/24/08)
Influenced by hard-edged troubadours like Joe Ely and Dave Alvin, and Texas songwriters from Buddy Holly to Rodney Crowell’s latest record,
and with a sound fused by the rock and roll energy of the Rolling Stones,
The GoldDiggers straddle the intersection of rock, country and rockabilly,
playing original songs by the band and a few lesser-known favorites.
The band is comprised of well-known Bay Area sidemen and features
honky-tonk piano, twangin' guitars, lap steel, and a tight rhythm section.
In the words of Bay Area twang authority HicksWithSticks.com:
"This all-Americana band does not fit into any particular style.
Their tracks include rockabilly...California twang-rock...and the folksy..."
On 4/13/08 we played on KPIG's live music show Please Stand By.
Hear why longtime Bay Area journalist and music critic Brad Kava said:
"...you know the great musicians by something called dynamics...
....and these guys, they take my breath away..."
"...it's like shifting gears in a race car..."
"...these are all originals? i'd buy that - right now i'd go home and download it"
In 2009 the band was featured in the SF Examiner, had live video performances in rotation on Comcast on Demand, recorded an
original demo EP, and played live shows in SF, Berkeley, and Marin.
Since 2006 I've played bass in the live band of KFOG Local Scene Artist Brittany Shane, opening shows for Chris Isaak, Stevie Nicks, Liz Phair,
Indigo Girls, Suzanne Vega, Chip Taylor, Big Head Todd & the Monsters,
Andrew Bird, Taylor Hicks, Reckless Kelly, and Chuck Prophet, at local
venues and side stages from The Fillmore to the Concord Pavillion.
Along the way I've played in local bands with members of The Tubes,
4 Non Blondes, The Ike & Tina Turner Revue, and Commander Cody.
I'm also currently performing with reunion supergroup M.E.L.T.
as we play the songs of our teenage years for your enjoyment.
Recent recording projects include the Put Your Faith in Me CD from
country band Crooked Roads, singer-songwriter Dennis Roarick's EP,
and the self-titled release from roots-pop band Great Highway...
and club dates with alt-country bands Kitchen Fire and Zachariah,
Dylan enthusiasts Warehouse Eyes, singing cowgirl Kitty Rose,
roots band The Memoirs, and special occasions with Country Pie.
Ted! The GoldDiggers are fantastic! I had so much seeing you and everyone at The Make-Out Room. I will definitely do my best to make it out to more of your gigs! Peace, TR
Hey Ted!!!! You are the man...thanks for helping us at our CD release gig at Thee Parkside. We couldn't have done it without you and Leigh...we are very, very appreciative. Looking forward to another gig together soon! CO of KF
yeah man, it was a trip running into you. i looked for your email address but couldn't find it. want to send it on over so that we can resuscitate the spamming?
Hey Ted. Thanks for the invite. We're actually playing Thursday at Henflings in Ben Lomand. Ever been there? Good luck at Peri's, we love that place! Let's get a show together in the near future. Take Care.
Hey Ted...Curt here from Kitchen Fire! Thanks so much to you, Jose, and everyone for putting on a great show! And special thanks for letting us borrow Michael on lap...he made the swing tune swing!
good fun, cool venue, great PA system... you guys were LOUD, not bad-loud but the soundman had you pumping! here's to a great 2009 and hoping we all stay busy...
Hi Ted, thanks for the cyber friendship and taking the time to listen. Yes, I am so lucky, aren't I? Never would have been able to do this without Bonnie or Bill. I really enjoyed listening to your songs.
