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Ted O'Connell
Rock / Country / Americana

bass player
and home of
The GoldDiggers



Marin & San Francisco, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/14/2009
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Member Since8/2/2006
Band WebsiteTheGoldDiggersRock.com
Band MembersThe GoldDiggers
Ted O'Connell vocal, guitar
Bob Spector lead guitar
Dylan Orlando piano, mando
Michael Papenburg lap steel
Bill Skieresz bass
Rory Judge drums


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next show:
Thursday, Sept. 10
Peri's Silver Dollar Bar
29 Broadway, Fairfax
3 sets by The GoldDiggers
9:30pm - 12:30am
No cover!
InfluencesJoe 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.
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 30 2009 8:00P
Cinematheque Avec Brittany Shane at The Hotel Utah San Francisco
Aug 5 2009 8:00P
Kitchen Fire at El Rio San Francisco
Aug 7 2009 8:00P
M.E.L.T. at Private Party San Francisco
Aug 8 2009 2:00P
Kitchen Fire at The Music Store San Francisco
Sep 10 2009 9:30P
The GoldDiggers at Peri’s Fairfax

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   About Ted O'Connell
Hello music friends!

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,
Reckless Kelly, and Chuck Prophet among others, at venues like the
Concord Pavillion, The Fillmore, Slim’s, Sweetwater, and Café Du Nord.

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.

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And I front The GoldDiggers, one of……

"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"


contact: TheGoldDiggersRock@yahoo.com

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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.

Thanks for stopping by and see ya' at a show!

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Misisipi Rider





Jun 28 2009 6:34 PM

Why can't we be friends, why can't we be friends...

hey brother, thanks for tuning in! Request us on their website (it's easy and anonymous). And let's get to work on that show in the fall!
Kitchen Fire





Jun 25 2009 4:38 PM

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
Glen Earl Brown Jr





Jun 18 2009 3:47 PM

WHERE WILL YOU BE ON ALVIS EDGAR OWENS JR's BIRTHDAY?
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Big Sistah G





May 27 2009 1:17 PM

Hey Ted - Will you be in SF the last week in July? Hope so cuz I will!!! Hope to see you guys. Maybe I'll get lucky and Golddiggers will have a gig.
Wood On Drums





May 7 2009 8:47 PM

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?
The Sacred Profanities





Apr 22 2009 11:43 PM

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.
Raze L





Apr 12 2009 4:11 PM

Perhaps you've heard of the place? :)

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Big Mistake





Apr 10 2009 4:15 AM

Hope to catch you guys soon!
KC Turner House Concert Series





Apr 8 2009 7:07 PM

Thank you for the add! I hope you can make it to the next House Concert! Sign the Email list on this page to stay updated! - Thanks, kc
KennaMenna





Jan 20 2009 3:05 AM

U guys had a great show last week!!! Too bad it was a weeknight, but it was still awesome! YOu're music rocks.
Thanks for the entertainment!
Kitchen Fire





Jan 5 2009 1:06 AM

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!
John Kirk and the Restless Spirit





Jan 4 2009 6:11 PM

hope Friday was a great show Ted! a news year's cold kept me at home sorry to say.
HNY!
Money Dough





Jan 4 2009 12:47 AM

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...

scott
Money Dough





Jan 2 2009 5:28 PM

looking forward to tonight's festivities!!
King Cab





Dec 31 2008 1:23 AM

It's exciting to see what a great Americana scene there is in the Bay! Hope to see you at your Plough show this Friday.
Raze L





Dec 29 2008 2:19 AM

(Queue sinister music...)

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Matt Lax and Nearly Beloved





Dec 29 2008 2:19 AM

thanks for the add ted,You're band sounds great.

we're still doing it, even after our salad days on local cable are over.

Hope we see you out in the real world sometime...This sat. eve. at the sleeping lady perhaps?



matt
Money Dough





Dec 20 2008 8:18 PM

yo yo yo, looking forward to the show...

we could use a live one, we're logging some hours tracking!
Dave Crimmen Personal





Dec 18 2008 8:29 PM

Hi Ted:

Thanx. Happy "Holly" Daze

http://www. davecrimmen. com

I'll plant you now and dig you later

Dave
Marin Local Music/Shelley Champine





Dec 10 2008 10:35 PM

awesome! will you post your band on my site and create an event? you can upload your poster too...
John Kirk and the Restless Spirit





Dec 6 2008 2:57 AM

Likewise nice to meet you in person too! Thanks for comin' to our show-it was a fun night. I'll see you at your gig at the Starry Plough!
John Kirk
John Kirk and the Restless Spirit





Dec 1 2008 8:21 PM

Heya- anyone out San Fran way come getcha some holiday TWANG wednesday night! Hells Bells!!!
Cheers-
John Kirk and the All-Right Boys
TR





Nov 29 2008 1:42 AM

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! I am thankful for YOU, Ted. :)
Cheers,
TR
Kim Cladas





Nov 25 2008 1:38 AM

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.
Misisipi Mike Eyeball Pleasing Posters





Nov 14 2008 10:10 PM

Ted - you are a RIPPING bass player! Really fun just to watch where you go with the song while keeping it moving right on time.
I bow down to you!
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