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The Tallboys
Acoustic / Bluegrass / Folk

"Full bodied Old Time -- Cheers!"

SEATTLE, Washington
United States

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Last Login:  6/30/2008
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   The Tallboys: General Info
Member Since12/22/2005
Band Websitethetallboys.com
Band MembersJoe Fulton, Fiddle
Charlie Beck, Banjo
John Hurd, Bass
Charmaine Slaven, Guitar/Feet

You can get MP3s of all our music and pick the price you pay here:
Influences

78 Era Musicians:
Uncle Dave, East Texas Serenaders, Carter Family, Grinnell Giggers, Nations Bros, Stripling Bros, Georgia Yellow Hammers, Gid Tanner, Skillet Lickers, Hoyt Ming, Narmour and Smith, Dock Boggs, John Carson, so many more...

Field Recordings:
Tommy Jarrell, Wade Ward, Hobart Smith, John Salyer, Melvin Wine, Bill Bilyeau,...

Records, Tapes, 8-Tracks, my recorder over their shoulder, and other modern sources we listen to:
Mike Seeger, The Old 78s, Foghorn Stringband, Rafe Stefanini, Lee Stripling, Clarke Bueling, W.B. Reid...
Sounds LikeHave a look and a listen for yourself!! Here we are busking at Seattle's Pike Place Market accompanied by legendary Artis the Spoonman.

John (bass), Charlie (banjo), & Charmaine (clogger) at Folklife 2006. .. width="425" height="350">..>
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 27 2008 7:00P
Zing go the Strings Concert Tour with Correo Aereo, Everett Performing Arts Center Everett, Washington
Jun 28 2008 6:00P
Private Event Seattle, Washington
Jun 29 2008 5:30P
Beginning Level Clogging Class at Community Fitness Seattle, Washington
Jul 9 2008 7:00P
Zing go the Strings Concert Tour with Correo Aereo, City of Auburn Outdoor Concert Series Auburn, Washington
Jul 11 2008 9:00P
Conor Byrne Pub w/ Shout Lulu from Fayetteville, Arkansas! Seattle, Washington
Jul 12 2008 12:00P
Mercer Island Summer Festival - Square Dance Mercer Island, Washington
Jul 13 2008 5:00P
Private Event Orcas Island, Washington
Jul 14 2008 7:30P
Tractor Tavern Square Dance Seattle, Washington
Jul 19 2008 11:00A
Volkswagon Car Meet Shoreline, Washington
Jul 19 2008 5:00P
Private Event Seattle, Washington
Jul 26 2008 2:00P
Bainbridge Bluegrass Festival Bainbridge Island, Washington
Jul 28 2008 7:30P
Tractor Tavern Square Dance Seattle, Washington
Aug 16 2008 5:00P
Private Event La Connor, Washington
Aug 23 2008 5:00P
Private Event Mazama, Washington
Aug 30 2008 5:00P
Private Event Redmond, Washington
Sep 28 2008 5:00P
Private Event Corvallis, Oregon
Oct 4 2008 1:00P
Private Event Seattle, Washington
Oct 17 2008 7:00P
Wannadance Uptown Seattle, Washington
Oct 18 2008 12:00P
Wannadance Uptown Seattle, Washington
Oct 19 2008 10:00A
Wannadance Uptown Seattle, Washington

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   About The Tallboys

The Tallboys are a four piece old time string band based in Seattle, WA. Well versed in traditional fiddle tunes and mountain songs, The Tallboys perform their music with driving rhythm and soaring melodies. They are honest to their traditional inspirations, yet charge up their sound with a raw edge of gritty enthusiasm conjured from their years of street performing.

Talented vocalists, The Tallboys all share the singing and harmonize to create a beautifully authentic old time sound. The instrumental line-up begins with Joe Fulton, from Iowa, who has been playing since boyhood. His impressive fiddling leads the melody. Charlie Beck, from Indiana, plays both clawhammer and three-finger style banjo and brings over a decade of musical experience to the band. He is also a talented songwriter, creating several original compositions. Longtime musician John Hurd, from Oregon, lays down that driving bass foundation essential to The Tallboys’ rhythm. Charmaine Slaven, from Montana, fills out the sound with solid rhythm guitar and is one of the best clog dancers on the west coast. She has the unique ability to clog and play guitar simultaneously. Together, they blend the attributes of each instrument and vocalist, creating a cohesive sound.

Performing since 2003, they have released three albums and a fourth is expected in early 2007. The Tallboys have received outstanding reviews and press from many well-respected individuals in the music industry. The band has received continuously increasing airplay nationwide, and has recently been featured on Puget Sound Public Radio KUOW 94.9 “The Beat” and Seattle’s country music station KMPS 94.1 “Ichabod and the Waking Crew”. The Tallboys perform at numerous music festivals in the Northwest including Seattle’s Northwest Folklife Festival, Northwest String Summit (winners of the 2004 band contest), Portland’s Pickathon Roots Music Festival, The Portland Old Time Gathering, San Francisco Bluegrass & Old Time Festival, Bainbridge Bluegrass Festival, Fremont Solstice Fair, and many others.

The Tallboys are a grassroots independent band and have strong ties to the community, donating performances for local nonprofit fundraisers and events. Additionally, they have been instrumental in gaining recognition for Seattle’s local old time music scene, and continue to involve young people with old music by hosting a monthly square dance and jam at the Tractor Tavern.

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THE LARS SAGA IV: EPILOGUE





Jun 30 2008 4:00 PM

THANK YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP!
NTNA





Jun 23 2008 1:27 PM

A few members of The Nyne have started a new project under the name NTNA (which stands for "Not The Nyne Anymore"). Please indulge our egos, by visiting our page and commenting on our music. False praise, shameless flattery, and valid criticism are all welcome.
averymitchellbandAcoustic





Jun 23 2008 2:34 PM

Tallboys tell Tales...

THANX fer the add boys!
Luv the groove o' the tunes

Luv from SeaTown
MitchA ~ TheAMBand
<< NEW ACOUSTIC*Unplugged page
DJ - April Dawn





Jun 23 2008 2:47 PM

Stop-n by to say howdy from Kentucky!

Thanks for the friendship!

April
Eldon Bird





Jun 23 2008 6:56 PM

If I need som help in killin' a dark-hearted Hell-critter, I'll call on you boys...
Uncle Dave Macon Days, July 11-13 2008,





Jun 11 2008 9:00 PM

HOTT DOGG!!
Looking forward to seeing you at the 2008 Uncle Dave Macon Days in Murfreesboro, TN, July 11-13!!
Don't forget, UDM Days adds its first ever jug band competition on Friday night!!
Bob & Lynn Dixon





Jun 12 2008 6:20 AM

Thanks for the add!
Darbuka Halil





Jun 16 2008 5:33 PM

Damn!

I am in love with youse guys! I have to get all of you recordings!

I have personally hunted down a wild hog in the woods...and I caught him. ;)
Triple Chicken Foot





Jun 11 2008 11:34 AM

Hey ya'll - hope you're well!
Charmaine! Great article in the Harold! Old-Time, it's a way of life. Music, Friends, and sometimes food, most times beer.
See you down the road!
Ben Foot
Richard Burr





Jun 6 2008 7:08 PM

Great music - Thanks for the add.

Richard
Big Hungry Joe





Jun 7 2008 1:17 PM

Hey Tallboys.

We thought it might interest you to hear that our debut CD is now available on CD Baby.
http://cdbaby.com/cd/bhj
Click and listen to some samples.
Hope you like what you hear :-)

Cheers
Jesper
Big Hungry Joe
Old-time band from Denmark
StÅrLiGhT~*


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Jun 8 2008 6:33 PM

love your site ♥

thanks so much for the friendship

& inspiration :]
Sons of Jefferson





Jun 6 2008 9:25 AM

howdy Tallboys
andy





May 20 2008 2:02 PM

caught yall down at the u-district street fair. Great pickings and swell lickins. Some photos via the link...http://flickr.com/photos/alachance/sets/72157605157024627/

feel free to use as you will.
peace and thanks for the music.
Northwest Folklife Festival





May 22 2008 2:26 AM

Hey Tallboys and friends,

We’re really excited to have you performing at the 2008 Northwest Folklife Festival! You’re scheduled on 5/23/08 on the Roadhouse Stage at 9:00 PM. For more details, check out www.nwfolklife.org.

See You Soon!
The Feather Walls