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Jon Vesey - Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo & Vocals
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Guillaume Goussault - Guitar, Resonator & Vocals
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Peter "Trip" Henderson - Harmonica
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Influences
Charlie McCoy, Yank Rachel, Vol Stevens, Johnny Young, Rich Delgrosso, Jazz Gillum, Georgia Washboard Stompers, Bo Carter, Memphis Minnie, Bill Broonzy, Tampa Red, Reverend Gary Davis, Blind Blake, Bob Wills, The Carter Family, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Jelly Roll Morton, Scrapper Blackwell, Furry Lewis, Frand Stokes, Alvin Youngeblood Hart, Clarence Ashley, The Band, Bill Monroe, Blind Boy Fuller, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Blind Willie Johnson, Blind Willie McTell, Lightning Hopkins, Sam Chatmon, Mississippi Sheiks, Alabama Rascals, Mike Dowling, Jesse McReynolds, Brother Oswald, Gus Cannon, Papa Charlie Jackson, Steve James, Charley Patton, Charlie Poole, Chet Atkins, Doc Watson, Clarence White, Clifford Gibson, The Gourds, Emmett Miller, Del Rey, Frank Hutchinson, Sam McGee, Gene Autry, Riley Puckett, Jethro Burns, Yank Rachell, Woody Mann, Howlin Wolf, Jorma Kaukonen, Jimmie Rodgers, Sol Hoopi, Bob Dunn, Milton Brown, Eddie Lang, Lonnie Johnson and Merle Travis
Sounds Like
The Mississippi Sheiks, State Street Boys, Skillet Lickers and Gus Cannon's Jug Stompers
Formed in 2005, The Second Fiddles are a New York based trio in the tradition of the great stringbands that performed at the turn of the century. The artists that traveled with the medicine shows were adept at all genre's of American roots music. The Fiddles pull from the song books of Country, Blues, Bluegrass, Gospel and Swing bands of the 20's, 30's and 40's.
The Second Fiddles have appeared on WKCR's Honky Tonkin' Show, WFDU's Traditions with Ron Olesko and the Sheriff Sessions along with Chris Thile, Michael Daves and The Infamous Stringdusters. They've shared the stage with The Hunger Mountain Boys, The New York Dolls, Del Rey, Mary Flower, The WIYO's, Delta Dreambox, The Jack Grace Band, The Sweetback Sisters, The Moonlighters, The Two Man Gentleman Band, Carrie Rodriguez, Mike Dowling, Steve James, Rich Delgrosso and The Carolina Chocolate Drops.
Their bi-monthly revue of local and national acts THE ROOTS AND BLUES ROUNDUP has gained notoriety and been listed in The Daily News as one of New York's TOP FIVE Coolest Concerts. Come and experince the best in Americana and Early Roots Music.
Past and present collaborators have included Miguel Weissman (harp) of The Cangelosi Cards, Peter Ford (washtub bass) of Loose Marbles and the Mad Jazz Hatters, Gerry Yoselevich (tuba) of the Booglerizers, Timothy Dick (Piano) and Bliss Blood (vocals) of Delta Dreambox, Clarence Ferrari (fiddle) of Blue Harvest, David Lightborne and Delmark Goldfarb.
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
The Craic Festival 2009 has invited FairplayCollective to play at this years Festival. All members will be playing in the round. The show is at The Mercury Lounge, March 14th at 8pm. This is the last night of the festival and Foy Vance is also on the bill.
What more can I say, a great night for music and film, with the odd star thrown in. Come show your support.
If you haven't visited yet the website "Songs of Our Times," which features more than 3,000 protest tunes from around the world, now would be a perfect moment. (compiled by Neil Young at http://www. neilyoung. com/lwwtoday/lwwsongspage. html) My tune "Shoot The Angels Down" is up to spot number 106 as of the last time I checked. My appreciation is extended to everyone who's taken the time to visit and I'm looking forward to the ears of everyone else.
Hey Friends,
Let me take this moment to wish
you all a Happy Christmas and
here's to a better New Year.
So come on down to the lower eastside for
Brendan O' Shea's 2 last shows of 2008.
Brendan will have some special guests
and should make for a lovely evenings of
songs and music.
20th Dec. 8pm The Living Room (154 Ludlow ST)
21th Dec 7pm The Scratcher Sessions (209 E 5th ST)
Come and show your support for LIVE music.
Guillaume Goussault - Guitar, Resonator & Vocals
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Peter "Trip" Henderson - Harmonica
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