Elise Engelberg: Fiddle, Banjo & Vocals
Matt Knoth: Guitar/Banjo/Vox
Former Dimes:
The amazing Sabra "Scope" Guzman
Jordan Ruyle
"Hometown" Mike Brown
Michael "heir" Follstad
Influences
Twin Fiddle Stringbands from the South, Blues Fiddlers, the Skillet Lickers, the Stanley Brothers, the Monroe Brothers, the Carter Family, Snuffy Jenkins, The New Lost City Ramblers, Hazel & Alice, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, Steve Earle, Doc Watson, Burnett & Rutherford, Ozark balladeers, Tommy Jarrell, Snake Chapman, George Jones, the Louvin Brothers...
Sounds Like
New Lost City Ramblers
Carter Family
Black Crown Stringband
Skillet Lickers
Rollicking twin fiddles and bright country harmonies define the Mercury Dimes, a band of veteran musicians that emerged amid the late-20th-century explosion of acoustic old-time and bluegrass music in San Francisco. The Mercury Dimes were originally conceived as a touring band, and have traveled as far away as France to perform their seductive mix of Appalachian fiddle tunes, old-time ballads, and country blues.
The Dimes are now a musical consortium, with Knoth and Engelberg acting as the core members. Knoth's and Engelberg's contacts in the bluegrass and old-time communities ensure that whether you need a duo or a crazy 6 piece bluegrass band, you'll get the very best talent available.
The Mercury Dimes are still available to enliven your wedding, square dance, coffee house, street fair, party, festival, corporate event, or rock club.
Be sure to check out Knoth & Engelberg's newest musical endeavor
Black Crown Stringband. All killer, no filler!
"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
Thank you for your friendship! Please keep coming back and checkin out the new material... and don't forget to pick up the new album, "New Dawn" at iTunes, Amazon, and CDBaby!!!
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