SICK- key song writer and arranger, lead vocals, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, haircuts. lites things on fire, swears alot, announces a girlie show. also known as "surly" joe jargon. creditted as "world's foremost loose rope walker", "world's worst juggler", and "world's strongest pussy". MICHAEL RUBIN - 2 dozen harmonicas, shout harmonies, sight reading. DO NOT call him Mike. his harmonica can cut you in half. he's an amazing teacher, the perfect straight man in the theatrical sense, and can do that stomache rolly bellydancer thing.
JONNY PALMER - what a great loose cannon, great guitarist, songwriter, and a million dollar throat (not to mention his singing!)
ROTATING MUSICIANS: DREW PRESSMAN, RYAN GOULD, JOSH HOAG, JESSE DALTON (bassists), SUGAH JAME, RYAN, ELDRIDGE G. (drummers), ADAM K, TREVOR SMITH (banjos), JON DOYLE, ROY (clarinet), OLLIE STECK, JELLYMAN (trumpeters), D MO (cellist), DJ BUFFALO PHIL (turntablist).
There's many more on the record including JIMMIE DREAMS (guitar), SPYDER (drums), WILL LANDIN (tuba/bass), KATY ROSE, SHAWN AND KAT (strings), RAINA LEIGH (vocals), ELLIOT STONE (didgeridoo, hang drum, and tuvan throat singing).
Influences
split lip rayfield, nirvana, oingo boingo, ween, louis armstrong, tom wairs, andrew bird, william elliot whitmore, beck, nine inch nails, black sabbath, duke ellington, billy joe winghead, leadbelly, and hallucinogenic mushrooms
Sounds Like
if split lip rayfield had a tuba and accordian, or if nirvana had a banjo, or if duke ellington had a slide whistle, or if trent reznor had a petting zoo, or if ac/dc had an exwife, or if dixieland had methamphetamines, or if danny elfman had a combo, or if south park had no budget, or if punk rock had a fiddle.
Sick's Pack is a group of several of my favorite Austin musicians. The majority of our music is original, in styles ranging from ragtime to blues to gypsy jazz to bluegrass to funk to metal to classical to punk to what ever. We are a predominantly accoustic band, and the live show is high energy speed country or dark limric driven dixieland. The great thing about this current line up of pickers is they can really set a mood, like they're method acting thru the songs to convey it's feel visually, tonally, and spiritually. And they're hilarious and strange. I couldn't do this without them." - Sick
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Would you be offended if Janet and I came to one of your Flip gigs, but just sat there and did homework? I mean, is that rude? Otherwise we stay home and do homework. Of course I have to ask myself, can I actually come to one of your shows and SIT and DO homework? And then the question would be, if I couldn't focus on my homework would you be offended if we left in the middle of it and went over to Billy's brew'n'que to do homework over some brews?!!
"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
Come down and support our sophmore album JUDGMENT. Need all the support for this one so bring everyone since its an all ages show and its only $6 that goes towards the bands. There's cold beer specials Bar B-Q if your hungry and some good music to hear. We got new shirts so come down and pick up a shirt and our cd for $10 for both. Also were shooting video with some cool lights .Hope to see you and thank you for all the support all these years glad to be still together writing awesome music. Thanks maniFesto
To everyone who has
seen this already, Thank you for your support! For those who haven't, if you
get the chance, watch my promo & tell me what you think. Thanks!
I wish you knew how much we listen and love Trash Folk. 2nd to none man!!!Please keep us posted on anything you put out and thanks for the great music!!!
