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The Varnish Cooks
Roots Music / Country / Bluegrass

Old songs from a new place



ROCHESTER, New York
United States

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Last Login:  6/20/2009
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Member Since4/1/2007
Band Websitevarnishcooks.com
Band MembersGregory Paul: guitar, vocals; Ben Proctor: banjo,vocals; Greg Fair: mandolin, vocals; Ryan Griffith: bass, vocals
InfluencesDirk Powell, Foghorn Stringband, Mike Seeger, Nirvana, New Lost City Ramblers, Fuzzy Mountain Stringband, Dillard Chandler, Highwoods Stringband, Steve Earle, Bruce Molsky, Pearl Jam, Riley Baugus, Bela Fleck, Radiohead, Doc Watson, Elliot Smith, Tim O’Brien, Sufjan Stevens, Alice In Chains, Roscoe Holcomb, Bob Dylan, Jim Kimball, Miles Davis.
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   About The Varnish Cooks
The Varnish Cooks pursue the old-time stringband tradition with intensity and emotional clarity. They perform old-time songs according to the impetuous and poetic spirit of American music. The Varnish Cooks do not let dust settle on old-time music. They are committed to the passion, improvisation, and mystery at the heart of the old-time tradition. The music is not pure; it is stained with clay and the blood of peoples, and stubbornly holds onto an integrity that could only grow from the celebrated and dark American story. In this post-modern age, media distracts us incessantly with fleeting information and entertainment. The Varnish Cooks yearn with their audience for transcendent simplicity. They retell the ancient songs without altering them, joining their voices with the musical ancestry that has passed down the music for hundreds of years. All music emerges from the vernacular, and a return to our roots is a crucial response to the fractured escapism of our day. Although the context for old-time music has changed, its relevance to the longing and joy of the heart has not. I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4

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Sweet Hollywaiians

Sweet Hollywaiians



Aug 6 2009 10:12 AM


"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)

Promotional Video(My Girl From The South Sea Isles)

"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
Will Scott

Will Scott



Jul 7 2009 9:22 PM

Will Scott's new album, GNAWBONE is here!!! The CD is available at CDBaby and other online retailers.







Over three years in the making, GNAWBONE is Scott's fully-produced studio debut and features a crack team of hand-picked musicians as well as guest performances by Jan Bell, Jolie Holland, Samantha Parton, and Preacher Boy (the album's producer).
MIKE PARRISH

MIKE PARRISH



May 26 2009 7:10 AM






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I really appreciate your friendship and ALL your awesome support! Check out my blog for a FREE Memorial Day Weekend Download! Hope ya tell your friends to join us here on MySpace!!!!
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Apr 2 2009 2:03 PM

I miss Nick Tahou's.
Sweet Hollywaiians

Sweet Hollywaiians



Mar 30 2009 2:01 PM




HELLO!!

Miraldo

Miraldo



Mar 9 2009 2:19 PM

Hey! Thanks for the add.

I really enjoyed Your stuff!!

Let me know if You liked my songs!!

Miraldo
Cheryl

Cheryl Hayes



Feb 2 2009 12:46 AM

Thanks for adding me, love your style xx
Childhood's End

Childhood's End



Jan 23 2009 11:34 PM

Parkington Sisters

Parkington Sisters



Jan 22 2009 3:51 AM

Thanks for being a friend.


Rose, Sarah, Ariel, Nora and Lydia

Holmes

Holmes



Jan 2 2009 9:12 PM

Happy New Year !
"Not a Political Song" video clip - Goodbye to G. W. Bush - is now up on my page. Please come by, say hello and if you like, share with friends.
Peace,
Holmes

Lynne

Lynne Casale Chukhin



Dec 13 2008 10:14 PM

Thank you for the add :)
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STEMM re-connect at www.facebook.com/stemmband



Dec 5 2008 3:08 PM

Thanks for the friendship!
Or new cd “Blood Scent” just hit stores.
Stop by and say hello and keep it metal!
We are playing 2 SHOWS in 1 DAY in Rochester, NY on December 13th!
Hope you can make it out!

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Долина

Долина



Nov 10 2008 12:16 PM

Thanks for adding me, guys. If I ever record some music, I'd love to have you guys contribute.
All the best!
Bland and Vandemortel

Bland and Vandemortel



Nov 7 2008 5:13 PM

Thanks for the add, Cooks! Hope to sit and play with you guys some day!
Dapper Dan Men

Dapper Dan Men



Nov 6 2008 9:14 PM

great music you make! greetings from south germany
Knife River Cowboys & girl

Knife River Cowboys & girl



Nov 6 2008 1:17 AM



Way to go!!
Teresa (Lynn) Jones Hebebrand

Lynn -Teresa Jones



Nov 3 2008 3:01 PM

Love the pickin' and singin' that's going on around here. Thanks for the friendship. Best of luck to you.
Lynn
swampvoodoo

swampvoodoo



Oct 29 2008 1:11 AM

SwampVoodoo stoppin on by ta say thanks an ta send out some VooDoo love...Slick Black truck drivin' man....
Goud'Acoustic

Goud'Acoustic Festival Americana



Oct 14 2008 11:09 AM

thanks for being our myspace-friend.
Keep up the good work and real music
and if y're in the area round the 10th and 11th of july 2009, give us a call


Rockridge Brothers

Rockridge Brothers



Sep 18 2008 11:38 AM

Rockridge Hollerin'


New record Rockridge Hollerin' out now! Order it from CD Baby!

Town Mountain

Town Mountain



Sep 18 2008 3:17 AM

Hey Friends,

Town Mountain here, we are very excited to have the day finally arrive for our CD Release Party of HEROES and HERETICS. We will be having a show to celebrate this occassion on Friday September 26th at The Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC and we hope that you will come out and join us!

Here are the details for the evenings show:

Friday September 26th
The Grey Eagle
Town Mountain CD Release Party
w. special guests Packway Handle Band
Doors at 8PM
Packway Handle Band starts at 9PM
Tickets - 8.00

Town Mountain will also be appearing live on WNCW radio on Friday the 26th before the show at 1PM, and you can listen online at www. wncw. org!


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Pig Knuckle Nelson and The Bhagavad Gitars

Pig Knuckle Nelson and The Bhagavad Gitars



Sep 16 2008 1:04 PM

tanks fer da add dere, daddy-O(s)!


Rom

Rom



Sep 12 2008 2:11 AM

Thanks for adding me to your friends.
God Bless,
Bluegrassrom
Cuisle Mo Chroi

Cuisle Mo Chroi



Sep 10 2008 12:29 AM

What a great show you guys put on at the Turtle Hill Festival last Saturday night! We now know the tradition is in good hands.
Thanks very much for the add!
Sweet Hollywaiians

Sweet Hollywaiians



Sep 7 2008 12:31 PM


ALOHA!!!
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