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Thunderpants Johnson's Hillbilly Orchestra
Psychobilly / Country / Blues

""What the heck is this all about?" "

LOWELL, Massachusetts
United States

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Last Login:  7/18/2008
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Member Since11/1/2005
Band Websitethunderpantsjohnson.com
Band Members

Festival of The Rivers- Hinton, WV Labor Day Weekend 2005 (LtoR)

- Cristofski
Mandolin, High Harmonies, sound, and shit talking
- JAYMO
Washboard and vocals
- CLETUS SPECKLEBOTTOM
Jugs, vocals, and crowd control
- REV JJ BURNS
Harp, Guitar, Vocals, and shit talking
- BIG BIRD
Guitar, vocals, kazoo, and shit talking
- FURIOUS
Washtub Bass, vocals, and shit talking
- TOMMY TWO FINGERS
Clawhammer Banjo, vocals, and shit talking


Cotton Fields- Sangrias: Lowell Folk Festival Weekend 2006

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InfluencesRev Macfarlane and his band of madness, Jim Kweskin, Memphis Jugband, Johnny Cash, Mother MCrees Uptown Jug Champions, etc
Sounds LikeWe're a sloppy Ol' Time Jugband that plays some modern tunes.
Type of LabelNone





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Jul 18 2008 10:30P
Middle East- Corner Cambridge, Massachusetts
Jul 25 2008 6:30P
Sangrias Lowell, Massachusetts
Jul 26 2008 1:00P
Sangrias Lowell, Massachusetts
Aug 1 2008 1:00P
Great Northeast Kingdom Music Festival East Albany, Vermont
Aug 9 2008 8:00P
Brew’d Awakening Coffee Haus Lowell, Massachusetts
Aug 9 2008 10:00P
Sangria’s Lowell, Massachusetts
Sep 12 2008 10:30P
Middle East Corner Cambridge, Massachusetts
Sep 20 2008 8:00P
Brew’d Awakening Coffee Haus Lowell, Massachusetts
Sep 20 2008 10:00P
Sangria’s Lowell, Massachusetts
Oct 25 2008 7:00P
Lowell Lodge of the Elks Lowell
Oct 31 2008 10:00P
Sangrias Lowell, Massachusetts

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In the winter months of 2003 two friends were hanging out, playing acoustic guitars, in a living room, on a Sunday afternoon. Week after week, Sunday after Sunday, they did it again. The more beers they drank, the more they mixed random blues and country songs into their song list. It was much more loose than your standard band practice. More like hanging out and playing acoustic music for fun. They'd play a few tunes, shoot the shit, smoke a few cigarettes, play a few more tunes, and repeat in different order. Because of the relaxed nature to these "sessions", family and friends were often known to swing by at anytime. What happened next is that these family and friends wanted to play music with them as well and quickly started becoming part of the fabric of the music that was being played. Two guitars expanded to became three and a harp. Three acoustic guitars became too much, so one guitarist switched to a mandolin to mix it up. Once that happened the flood gates were open for something a little different. It was in these early stages that the idea of a jug band came about. They were already playing lots of old blues and country tunes that they started to investigate jug band music. They realized that it would be ridiculous, but to do it right they needed to get some homemade instruments into the mix. Almost immediately they found a washboard player, a jug player, and a washtub bass player sitting on the living room couches and the idea was in full swing. Throw a handful of kazoos in there and a Massachusetts jug band was born!! Sometime in these early stages the mandolin was switched out with a banjo. This gave everything a much more rhythmic/driving sound which seems to be the signature of the band today. The intention was never really to go out and play shows, it was more about hanging out and having a good time. However, In the fall of 2004, after many Sunday afternoons of hanging out on Cedar St drinking beers and having a few laughs while belting out tunes, "Thunderpants Johnson's Hillbilly Orchestra" got together on stage at Evo's Art Institute in Lowell, MA and played for an audience for the first time. No one in the band will say that they sounded good, but they definitely made an impression. From that point on TPJHO have been playing shows month after month with many of the people from that night at Evo's still in attendance. A few instruments have been added and/or changed hands over the years, but the spirit and attitude of the band is still a bunch of friends hanging out, playing music, and having a good time. The vibe they give off is infectious and sure crack you up and make you stomp your feet.

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Jeffrey Frederick





Jul 15 2008 1:45 PM

Jeffrey Frederick videos now on MySpace! Historical, hysterical and just damn great -- check them out!!!!

The Titles

Robbin' Banks
Rotten Lettuce
Beer Shits
Saturday Night
Third Floor Judy
Tell Me Why
Poor Al

Here's a performance of Rotten Lettuce for a starter:
Jeffrey Frederick & The Clamtones: Rotten Lettuce
Audrey Can't Die





Jul 15 2008 7:29 AM

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My Name Is Mudd... Dr. S. Mudd.





Jul 13 2008 8:21 AM

every time I complain about having nothing to do, I turn around and everything is going on at once... noticed you're playing this coming weekend. Maybe I'll be able to swing by on my way through. Let me know what time you guys will be playing.
:)
Blue Two





Jul 12 2008 10:35 PM


thank you!
Raise the Roof Project





Jun 24 2008 5:16 PM

Just wanted to thank you guys for being the first band to offer to play the "Raise the Roof" benefit concert on October 25th! You guys are the AWESOMEST!!!!!!
Sweet Hollywaiians


Is Online


Jun 22 2008 8:14 AM


HELLO!!
curt





Jun 18 2008 5:53 PM

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I own you now you must plat for my witched and I

Uncle Daddy and the Kissin Cousins





Jun 17 2008 11:39 AM

THE UNION PROJECT





Jun 16 2008 2:19 PM

THNX 4 THE ADD!

Rob Obvious
will





Jun 1 2008 9:13 AM

thanks so much for coming out -- luv u guys... man my head hurts...
Meliss :-)





May 27 2008 6:54 PM

You Poopypants boys still up to no good? I haven't danced my pants off in a while. I need to get out to a show soon!

♥ The PFT
will





May 25 2008 4:47 PM

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Amnesiac





May 18 2008 2:45 PM

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somebody's gotta keep these kids in order

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reneebofenee





May 14 2008 4:14 PM

Thanks for the add! Keep talkin' the shit and makin' the nonsense.
will





May 13 2008 11:16 PM

let's fill this fuckin place 2 capacity!!!! Let's celebrate the fact u can no longer trust me!!!
Roots Connection





May 10 2008 12:48 PM

HI Thunderpants Johnson's Hillbilly Orchestra
THANX TO BE FRIENDS
KEEP THE BLUES ALIVE
WE TRY TOO
SALUTI DA REGGIO EMILIA !
Ye Olde Royal Shithouse Players





May 7 2008 11:51 AM

Thanks! Yinz guys sound like a fun time as well.
will





May 6 2008 10:21 PM

i love u guyz and am stoked 4 my pahty
Cowboy Crush





May 3 2008 9:05 AM

Please post us a comment and let us know what you think of our new song!
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Docteur Banza et le Vaudeville Vaudou





May 2 2008 10:39 PM

Thanks for being our friends. We've got a cure for the shit-talking problem. Please accept our syncopated respects.
The musico-medical team
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Amnesiac





May 1 2008 10:02 AM


Hey Thunderpants Johnson's Hillbilly Orchestra, I just bought you as my PET! Click here to find out how much I think you're worth!

I am a good master.. and i shall rule you kindly. Hah.

The Pillars of Society





Apr 28 2008 7:56 PM

nonsense hell! you guys are as real as dirt! and i mean that in a royal way!
SOuthwORTH





Apr 27 2008 7:52 AM

I reckon...were playing two weekends in a row...together...downtown lowell will be filled with pure bedlum..viva la resistance
Meliss :-)





Apr 25 2008 5:41 PM

Bumped the benefit up to Saturday October 25th... Hope you guys can still play it! Should be HUGE!

♥ Meliss :-)
Matt Murray & The Motivators





Apr 25 2008 8:39 AM

Hey Justin got a Job with my friend Bob Foote! Ha! Nice guy, If your not playing out tonight my Band will be @ Willy Topps in Lowell Tonight!*


Take-Care*** :Matt M.
Sliotar





Apr 17 2008 6:15 AM

Hi there. We just uploaded a sneak preview video from the new CD thats coming out in May. Check it out at http://ie. youtube. com/watch?v=8kFSmrJokn8
or on our myspace videos,
And let us know what you think of it.
Meliss :-)





Apr 14 2008 3:50 PM

We should so totally ask the Donk!
the jelley fund





Apr 10 2008 4:01 PM


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Shredmasters Incorporated





Apr 4 2008 9:38 AM

Shredmasters Inc. Guitar
will





Apr 2 2008 7:31 PM

It was great seeing you guys @ church saturday... it had been way too long!!! oh and fuck off too. love, will.