Bud & Travis, The Limeliters, The Smothers Bros., Theo Bikel, Ian & Sylvia, Tom Lehrer, Frank Zappa, Spike Jones, Meredith Wilson, Firesign Theatre, Stan Freberg, Randy Stonehill, & the Apostle Paul...
Sounds Like
Storysinging and Songtelling!
You'll have to hear for yourself...comparison is difficult and probably subject to litigation.
Whitt is a veteran of the Great Folk Music Scare of the 60s, adept at a variety of guitar styles, with years of experience writing and producing. He spent a number of years in radio, so he's able to live on next to nothing...
Judy, his wife, partner, and chief enabler has a background in theatre, (they met in radio) and patiently pursues prowess at whatever bizarre object her husband insists is a musical instrument--washtub bass, washboard (hey, she wouldn't use them for their intended purpose!), flute, mandolin, ukulele, boat and train whistles, guiro, claves, finger cymbals, jaw harp, bodhran, bongos, frog--yes, frog...whatever her multi-polar mate desires...
They started with their daughters as a family band for a homeschool music project. When their daughters escaped to pursue their own musical careers, Mom and Dad became a duo unshackled by the conservatism of their youngsters. The result has been--well--unique.
MWT has three CD's, four if you count the gospel compilation. All are currently available through their website (coming soon to cdbaby.)
All are live performances, & can be seen and heard on their website www.mckinneywashtubtwo.com.
Here's a handy link to SyndicateUs.org that has our current listings all in one shot:
The McKinney Washtub Two Calendar
"ALive at the Living Room" in Pontiac, MI. is the setting for
"The Ballad of New Ordeals"- Whitt's firsthand retrospective on the 60s. The entire performance is available on DVD (professionally formatted to allow you to select your favorites or view the performance in it's entirety-thanks to Josh Way) also through the website www.mckinneywashtubtwo.com. Thanks to Dennis Kingsbury for recording it.
Dear The McKinney Washtub Two, It's after Halloween and the busy holidays are approaching. Take a break and drop by to listen to my featured songs. You may find my music to be just the calm you need during this hectic time of the year. I appreciate your friendship and I hope you enjoy the music. I wish you much joy and peace.
Welcome to my page, and the add as a friend. Thanks for dropping by, I hope you found the site interesting: The Songs, The Videos, the Pictures, and my blog.
To describe myself, I am a true balladeer and a REAL folksinger. I truly an indie. I don’t have a manager, or an Agent, no recording contract and no money! (Sounds like a folk singer to me). I do it all by myself, (with a little help from my friends).
After returning from the Grand Canyon, I plan to continue with my community by providing music for Senor Centers, hospitals and schools.
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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
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
looking forward to seeing you...still hoping for performance opportunities, although someone pointed out to me that Eugene is pretty much made up of performers living in their vans...life is grand, isn't it? see you soon!
Hey you two! Sorry for being absent ~ I kinda got "Lost" for awhile in a "Blue Funk". Anyways ~ Hope things are well your way ! here's a present for ya's!! ENJOY!
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