Three String Bale happened when John Prosser jumped in his pick-up and headed east to escape the thin veneer of humanity of southern California. His heart is heavy and his music carries that weight with grace.
Tom Studer had recently made his escape from the noxious display of money that is Las Vegas, Nevada. Tom had been cruelly imprisoned for two years by the lure of cash and only narrowly escaped- though not before serious damage had been done. Both had made their way to Albuquerque to find a taste of the salt that can only be found where generations have relied on their strong backs and keen minds to coax enough fruits from the earth to survive.
Bard Edrington was born in Tennessee just before the Civil War. No one knows how he has been able to survive all this time- he looks like he's thirty years old and plays claw-hammer style banjo like a defiled preacher. The religious folk around Nashville speak in hushed tones when Bard passes by- yet they can't help but smile when they hear the sweet tones of his mandolin- yeah, the one made from an old desk out of a railroad station.
Have you ever heard of the band Pearly Rogers and Her Concrete Boots? Then you know Three String Bale's bass player, singer, songwriter Sarah Ferrell. What? You haven't heard of Pearly Rogers and Her Concrete Boots? Well that's not important. What is important is that Grandma Frances imprinted a very strong brand upon young Sarah which left an indelible musical mark (she'll show you the mark if you ask real nice). Sarah sings like an angel and slaps that bass like the devil. Thanks, Grandma Frances, play on sweet lady...
When John, Sarah, and Tom found their way to Bard's straw-bale shed, four very different cultural styles and sensibilities came together in a classic New Mexican way, disparate entities mixing and saving the best each has to offer. Four songwriters, four singers, four voices straining to be heard above the din. John's gorgeous rolling ballads, Bard's salty mandolin, banjo and guitar, the bluesy slide guitar and harmonica that define Tom's midwestern rock, and the heartbreaking sincerity of Sarah's melodies combine together to create their own form of religious ecstacy to survive the harsh realities of the modern America.
More than happy to send you the friend request, as you came under the high recommendation of Captain America. Nothing but great reviews of your music - proven here by the sounds of your track listings. I need to come see you for myself! Good to see some shows comin' my way.
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yous should definitely make your way over to the Launchpad when youre done playing the El Rey. the CD release party is going to be awesome. we dont play till like, midnight or something. love to see you there.
SHOW! Tuesday Dec. 2nd 7:00 PM - Winnings Coffee 111 Harvard Dr. SE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106 Cost: Free Description: Paul Kelly and I will be playing (7pm to 9pm). He will play the 1st half and Ill play the 2nd half. Hope to see you there!
