Peter Cedermark: banjo, harmonica, vocals – Fredrik Kjellin: acoustic guitar, lead vocals – Rolf Reutlert: dobro – Gunnar Ståhl: upright bass, cajun accordion
Influences
Flatt and Scruggs dr Ralph Stanley Alison Krauss and Union station Hank Williams Bob Dylan JD crowe
Fredrik Freewheelin Kjellin met Peter Picking Pete Cedermark while on parental leave. Pretty soon, Gunnar Gunman Ståhl were drafted from the infamous Bayou band. The gunman persuaded Rolf Rippin Reutlert to join and the lineup was complete. The boys made some moonshine, said goodbye to their families and daytime jobs and hit the road. They have so far, not once, looked back.
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"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
