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We Ski Cousins
Folk / Americana / Acoustic

We Ski Cousins



GREAT FALLS, Montana
United States

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Member Since11/18/2007
Band Websitewww.weskicousins.com
Band MembersTony Lucas: Vocals, 6 & 12 string electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin, dobro, lap steel guitar, hammered dulcimar and banjo. Dave Elmquist: Vocals, electric and acoustic guitars. Jim Gold: bass guitar and 6 & 12 string acoustic guitars.
InfluencesJohn Prine, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, Robert Earl Keen, Todd Snyder, Steve Earle and Neil Young.
Sounds LikeJohn Prine, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, Robert Earl Keen, Todd Snyder, Steve Earle and Neil Young.
Record Labelunsigned
Type of LabelIndie


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CD "First Tracks" is available at Great Falls Hastings or email us at: weski@bresnan.net .............................................................................. We Ski Cousins unveil debut CD perform Saturday at Bert & Ernie's by: Pete Swanson .................................................................................... With ski season expected to open this weekend at Showdown, it's only appropriate the We Ski Cousins unveil their debut album at the same time. The local folk group performs for a CD release party at Bert & Ernie's Saturday at 7 p.m. The combo features Dave Elmquist on acoustic guitar and vocals; Tony Lucas on acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, dobro, banjo, hammered dulcimer and vocals; and Jim Gold on bass, acoustic guitar and vocals. Eighteen months in the making, "First Tracks" contains 12 tracks of folk, Americana and bluegrass-flavored original material. "It's quite a variety," Elmquist says, adding he penned five of the album's songs, Lucas six, and Gold one. "I'm pretty proud of these songs. I think the lyrics are really strong." Elmquist said the album's lyrical content offers both fun and reflective perspectives. Lucas' "Glory Hole" covers a history of mining in the Monarch and Neihart areas near Showdown. Elmquist's "Lottery Loser" takes a humorous look at playing the lottery and hoping for the big win. The We Ski Cousins' genesis came about a dozen years ago via its members' shared passion for alpine skiing. In the early years, the band often set up in a corner of Bob's Bar in Neihart after skiing at Showdown and performed casually. "We never played the Top 40 stuff," Elmquist explains. "It's what we want only." Later on the band became a regular attraction at Bert & Ernie's. During club dates, the group plays original music as well as cover material from artists such as John Prine, Guy Clark, Robert Earl Keen, Townes Van Zandt and Neil Young. Ironically, the release of the We Ski Cousins' first album also coincides with the impending departure of one of its members. Lucas is moving to California in early January for a new job. Elmquist says Lucas will be sorely missed. "He's just such an awesome player," Elmquist lamented, adding he and Gold will continue to perform. "We're gonna go back to our roots," he says. "I think we'll get energized and write some more, too." Fittingly, the We Ski Cousins perform their last gig as a trio at Showdown on Dec. 29 at 3 p.m. Sample the band's music via links at their Web site: www.weskicousins.com.

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Sep 24 2008 8:26 PM

Thanks for the add :) Stop by anytime and leave me a comment. Your new MS friend, Jeff


Steve Bailey





Jan 15 2008 2:19 PM

Hey, you guys sound great very nice to meet ya and your cool tunes--thanks for adding me
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Dec 13 2007 3:32 AM

HI there!! You need to tell JIM GOLD that I say HI and I MISS HIM!!!

-Karina-
Ruby





Dec 10 2007 6:39 PM

I did not do that comment below. I got hacked. It happens to a lot of people on here.

Loved the Public Radio show.
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