Tree Top Tribe

Bio:

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Tree Top Tribe grew out of kindred spirits coming together in Portland, Oregon to create an eclectic mix of blues, folk rock, bluegrass, and jazz - their rootsy sound engages the audience in a foot stomping, head nodding journey lead by their "great voice, great lyrics and great energy" - Paula's Picks KBOO.

Mixing cello, banjo, fiddle and other traditional instrumentation, each of Tree Top Tribe's songs brings something different and original to the listener. The music is influenced by American roots artists such as Richie Havens, Bob Dylan, the Blind Boys of Alabama, the Band and Muddy Waters but each song has its own flavor.

Their first CD, "The Blackberry Jam Sessions", was recorded, mixed and produced by Dean Baskerville at Portland's famed Kung Fu Bakery , where Dean has cut tracks with Everclear, Pink Martini, Sherly Crow and other world class artists.

"Sit easily on a tree top and listen. You'll no doubt want to join their tribe." - Paula Small of KBOO

Tree Top Tribe supports philanthropy. Some organizations they have played benefits or raised funds for include the Life Blessing Institute, The Honor and Respect Foundation, Locan Rebe, the Education Foundation of Forest Grove and the Washington County Bicycle Transportation Coalition.

Props to Nikki Kelly for help with the verbiage.

Buy our CD from Music Millennium and $1 goes to the Honor and Respect Foundation to help Haiti
http://www.buymusichere.net/rel/v2_viewupc.php?storenr=23&upc=030220100201

Our music is available both on cd and digital download from CDBaby!

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Here we are playing Time to Get Wet at Mississippi Pizza 2/13/10

 

 

Here's Mick Schafer playing Don't Want to Waste It.

Member Since:

January 13, 2008

Members:

Mick - Vocals and Guitar
Garrett - Harmonica
Diana - Bass
Aubrey - Cello, Vocals and Percussion
BJ - Ukulele and Vocals
Tom - Violin, Guitar, Banjo, and other things
 
Other musicians who join us from time to time:
Jeramy - Drums on our Recordings
Alex - Drums and Percussion
Adam - Bass

Influences:

Muddy Waters and other great Chicago Blues, the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, the Grateful Dead, the Blind Boys of Alabama, Willie Dixon, Tom Paxton, Elvis, Sonny Boy Williamson, Kind souls who give generously without any recognition, The lovely city of Portland, The alive spirit of the local music scene, and way too many other great musicians to list.

Sounds Like:

Eclectic mix of blues and folk rock with a dash of bluegrass, jazz or whatever else is alive for us.

Record Label:

Unsigned