Ayelet Arbuckle: Vocals
Will Fourt: Guitar
Mikiya Matsuda: Steel Guitar
Eric Chaves: Accordion and Clarinet
Danny Chaves: Upright Bass
Leif Karlstrom: Fiddle
Michael Brilliot: Drums
Lady A & the Heel Draggers are an up and coming SF based Western Swing band formed by members of several prominent area roots americana groups, including members of the Mad Cow String Band, Five Dollar Suit, and the Real Sippin' Whiskeys. They focus on the sounds of the classic era of Western Swing and Honky Tonk music, when country music still swung hard and had more than 3 chords. This is high-energy music to keep our fans dancing and drinking. The band features vintage Steel Guitar, Accordion, Fiddle, Upright Bass, Guitar, Drums, and of course, the beautiful and powerful voice of Lady A belting the tunes out front.
"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
The question is, has Nevada recovered yet? We had a great time. Such a pleasure meeting you all! We'd love to share a show with Lady A and her Heel Draggers, let's make it happen!
Lady A and Heel Draggers thanks for accepting our request! glad to be in your family of friends and lovin your classic style country Ther Best to You from SilverCanyonBand
Sat, Oct 4 SUPER BLUEGRASS WEEKEND vol. III Super Bluegrass Weekend goes Western-Swing! w/ Mad Cow Stringband Lady A & Her Heel Draggers The West Nile Ramblers
@Plough & Stars, 116 Clement Street @2nd, SF 9pm doors / 9:30 show / $10 cover / 21+
Advance tix with no service fee: The Music Store, 66 West Portal Ave, SF. 415-664-2044
