Rick - guitar, clawhammer banjo, harmonica, and lead vocals
Georgianne - banjo uke, dulcimer, doumbek, and flatfoot dance
Erica - fiddle, background vocals, and flatfoot dance
Annalee - mandolin, jawharp, background vocals, and flatfoot dance
Influences
"The Jackofsky family is a tight-knit bunch, willing to live, work and play together night after night as they present their blend of all-American roots music. The quartet, which hails from Rocky Point, N.Y., consists of mom (Geogianne), dad (Rick) and daughters Erica and Annalee. Though officially formed in 1997, it's easy to see that this group has been together a lot longer. They make their mountain music using a number of popular instruments, from the mandolin to the banjo, the dulcimer to the fiddle. With a bit of dancing, they create a fun-for-all hoe down that relies heavily on folk and bluegrass. Reminiscent of the Carter Family of the 1920s and '30s, the Homegrown String Band adds modern strains of blues, country and rockabilly that makes their music interesting and lively, even to the casual listener. About the only thing missing for this real-life Partridge Family is a flower-power tour bus." - John Briggs, AOL Cityguide
Sounds Like
"The Homegrown String Band has institutionalized the performance, creation and support of America's traditional musics. A family band, the tightness born of DNA is razor's edge and the musicianship is of the caliber of virtuosity." – Dr. Blues, LI Blues Society
"Excuse Me! These folks are a damn sight better than those skeleton comparisons made by other fools who just can't embrace and love these genuine folks for who they are. Come to Wisconsin, my friends, we'll jam all night and if we don't see you in the future we'll see you in the pasture." - Doc Mongoose
The Homegrown String Band is a 21st century incarnation of the traditional family band. This quartet of acoustic musicians from Rocky Point, NY, utilizes unique instrumentation, percussive flatfoot dancing, and many varied musical influences to take their audience on a rollicking ride through the sounds of American music.
The band has appeared at hundreds of venues across th US including: The National Theatre in Washington DC, The Festival of American Music in Branson Missouri, Musikfest in Bethlehem PA, and The Appalachian Fiddle and Bluegrass Association Bluegrass Festival in Wind Gap PA. In 2007 the band marked their 10th anniversary with the release of their fourth CD, Ragged but Right, an eclectic collection of traditional and original American roots music.
"This Nuclear Family Radiates Fun!" - Rooster Rick
"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
Just want to remind everyone to get their fine selves to the Saxon and show how cool Austin music scene really is. Let's rock the place! It's The Ruby Jane Show being filmed for tv. Be in the audience and get yourself on tv, all you dudes, dancers, and wonderful Austinites!!!! Let's show the Austin music love to the world! 4:30-5:30! Ruby Jane
Antonio Hoyos will be joining us on the 16th of June, appearing as "The Great Antoine!"
We are delighted that this great comedic performer can join our line-up.
The Pop Haydn Post-Modern Medicine Show will be appearing at The Laugh Factory, 8001 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood! One show at 8:00 PM.
Pop will be joined by Professor Dave Bourne and the Medicine Show Band, Rob Zabrecky, Sophie Evans, Antonio Hoyos, Phil Van Tee and Pop's Candy Girls for a wonderful show of Old Time Music, magic, comedy and variety.
It'll make you feel better!
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
19th Century Attire Welcome!
You can buy tickets at LaughFactory.com or call: 323-6561336 ext 1.
For more information and video go to my Myspace Profile or:
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane. 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
Hey, It's Dave Clupper. If I haven't told you thank you for your support yet, thank you! Check out the video below for a live clip shot from Downtown Tulsa with my daughter Ellen. Also, stop by my profile and enjoy a majority of my new record "Letting Go" released earlier this month. If you want to own a copy, look for the Buy Now Button on my profile or to just own a track, visit iTunes by clicking here. Talk soon!
MDR is offering 8 hours of free studio time to an up and coming New England artist via Sonicbids. I wanted to give you a heads up and send you over to our posting. If you're interested, you can submit your EPK for review.
Thanks for considerin' us your friends, It is always a wonderful thing when a family plays music together. If you read the little blurb about us, on our page you'll see that Jay came from a musical family also.
What a blessing you all share--making music with your own family! The best to you all.
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