Gregory Paul: guitar, vocals;
Ben Proctor: banjo,vocals;
Greg Fair: mandolin, vocals; Ryan Griffith: bass, vocals
Influences
Dirk 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.
Sounds Like
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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.
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"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
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).
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!!!!
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
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!
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!
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!
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