Liz-- guitar and voice, Will-- mandolin and voice, Mark-- banjo and voice, Ian-- dobro, guitar, and voice, Tina-- fiddle and voice, and Jeff-- bass and, well, more bass.
Influences
Bill Monroe (of course), Hazel Dickens, Earl Scruggs, Gillian Welch, Uncle Earl, King Wilkie, Josh Graves, Alice Gerrard, the Osborne Brothers, the Louvin Brothers, the Stanley Brothers, Tom Gray, all the great Madison, WI, bluegrass musicians, and, most important, you.
Sounds Like
A barn dance after three or four bolts of whiskey.
Dishing up foot-stomping old time classics and tight high-and-lonesome harmonies, the Oak Street Ramblers are an up-and-coming band in Madison’s burgeoning bluegrass scene.
The Oak Street Ramblers were born in a garage on the corner of Oak and Union streets on the east side of Madison, Wisconsin. At first a loosely-knit collective made up of a revolving cast of old time and Americana enthusiasts, the Ramblers eventually coalesced into a core group of dedicated bluegrass pickers. Their first experiences playing live came during a regular gig at Mr. Robert’s, where the Ramblers honed their skills playing for career drinkers and disinterested music fans waiting for the show to start at the theater next door. Eventually the Ramblers moved down the street to the friendly confines of Wonder’s Pub, where they continue to pick and stomp out traditional bluegrass, old time gospel, and classic country every first Saturday of the month.
The band is comprised of Liz Stattelman-Scanlan on vocals and guitar, Lonesome Willie Jones on vocals and mandolin, Ian Alderman on vocals, dobro and guitar, Tina Thompson on vocals and fiddle, Mark Schlutt on vocals and banjo, and Jeff Kunkle on bass (and the occasional off-key warbling).
The Oak Street Ramblers would love to have y’all come on down and see us at Wonder’s Pub the first Saturday of every month, or catch us at one of our numerous other engagements around south central Wisconsin.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
4th annual Bluegrass Adventure & Roots Festival September 18/19 Algoma Wi. Google Bluegrass Adventure! This year's schedule! Friday 5:00 to 7:00-Take Solace 7:15 to 9:00-The Nicks 9:15 to 10:30-Past Blue Rhythm 10:45 to 12:00-Oak Street Ramblers 12:00 to close in the club-Eddie Biebel and A.J. Srubas with special guest Barbarella Saturday 10:45 to 11:45-Take Solace 12:00 to 12:45-Colin O'brien 1:00 to 1:45-Good Time Specials 2:00 to 2:45-Frogwater with 'Lil Rev 3:00 to 4:00-Tanglweed 4:00 to 5:00-Dinner Break 5:00 to 6:00-Good Time Specials 6:15 to 7:15-Madwaukee Stompers 7:30 to 8:30-Oak Street Ramblers 8:45 to 10:00-Tangleweed 10:15 to 12:00-Frogwater with 'Lil Rev
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
hey! Dave and i listened to the recording of you guys from the festival all the way home from our christmas visit, you guys are awesome! can't wait to catch your show in madison, hopefully soon :)
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