Guy (guitars-resonator, electric, acoustic--mandolin, blues harps) and Lisa (guitar, banjo, tamborine) with occasional special guests Adam (percussionist), Will Dicharry (fiddle), Jose Armijo (bass), and Suki Kuehn (cello)
Influences
Lisa: I am inspired by Bill Keith, Jerry Garcia, Robert Hunter, Nancy Sinatra, Alberta Hunter (a nurse like myself who aspired to singing/songwriting), Patti Smith, Leonard Bernstein, Cat Power, anyone named John- June-Joni -Joan-Jane, Sueleen Gay, Bruce Springsteen and Patty Scialfa, my farm animals, Tony Joe White and many other southern roots musicians too numerous to count.
Guy: I listened to all of the music of South Louisiana while growing up there. In addition to the local music, I was influenced by "Sing Along with Mitch" records, Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton on television, Delta blues, folk music, the Chipmunks, John Prine, and Dale and Grace. My guitar playing has been influenced by Mel Bay, Doc Watson, Ry Cooder, Taj Mahal, George Harrison, Django Reinhardt, Eric Clapton, Jerry Reed, Mick Taylor, Freddie Green, Keith Richards, Clarence White, and every guitar player that I have tried to steal licks from.
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..By the time you start reading this you can pretty much figure that we are a duo with multiple personalities with multiple instruments and a style we venture to say, that can't really be categorized. We are changing all the time and our newest change is our Percussionist, Adam. Yea, there's also a banjo and a mandolin but that doesnt really make us bluegrass. And Guy likes the electric guitar too. And that resonator guitar with the blues harp means we like roots music and wish we really were still from the south but, truth is, we live next to the Rio Grande in Los Lunas, NM. Even if we cross the Rio Grande here, we still end up in . . . Los Lunas.
We've got one really great review for our first CD from FROM SING OUT ! MAGAZINE (Spring, 2007, Vol.51 1) --They say, "Ten Cats Laughing have created a very personal CD chock full of surprises at every turn and they've done it on their own terms." Hey,hey My, My, Sing Out Magazine is Real Nice....
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
Thanks for adding me and for your sweet comment. Keep inspiring and making great music! You REALLY rock and your interpretation of the Blues is amazing! X
Due to difficult family situations, Fast Heart Mart is moving back to Virginia! He may or may not return. He's playing a "Ta Ta For Now" street show Friday night April 24th at Central and 4th St NW Downtown from 6-7pm.
Just checking in to tell you- It's time for a Facebook account. Everybody's doing it. I love you guys and look forward to cooking dinner on Xmas night. I'll be riding on the ambulance Christmas Eve day.
This is only a pre notice…………………………THANKS FOR THE AD In cider information for all local bands listed on the W.V. profile. Booking week is near. The W.V. will have 25 Wednesday to fill with local bands for our 10th TV series season for January 7th– June 24th. Also we will be book an additional 25 unplugged acts as back up performers. This booking season will be filled with talented new bands. No repeat bands will be booked for the first half of “2009” If you have never played the W.V. now is your time to be seen. Booking week starts in the 2nd week of December. Send us your contact info now. Call us for additional information at (505) 553-1565 HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM THE W.V. FAMILY