Not strictly an Americana band. Not a cover band. They love being a dance band. The timeless two-guitar attack is complimented by sparkling harmonica playing. The tunes are more personal, more original. Taking their love of bluesy style roots music, they work in elements of ska, rock and funk. There's even some blue-eyed soul. They also bring an encyclopedic knowledge of popular music ranging back to the 50s. Whether it's their acoustic shows or rocking outdoor concerts, they have fun and the crowd goes along for the ride!
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Price Range: $400 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Experience has taught us how to read a crowd and perform appropriately: are they still eating, are they ready to dance, is it crowded, will it be crowded later? We are able to adjust our set list to what's needed in the moment. In concert settings, we come out in full-on dance groove mode, ready to rock. Coffee-house mode is completely different, obviously. Each venue has it's own character which we respond to fittingly.
2009 saw old time partners Gary Neuwirth, harmonica, and Tom Brennan, guitar and vocals, reunited. After more than ten years, multiple band mates, bass players, drummers and guitarists, they are now working in a four piece acoustic group with Jon Falk on guitar and Jim Henry on bass. They have developed three part harmonies, added ska and New Orleans styles to their repertoire.
November 2015 saw the release of "Bald Man Boogaloo," their first CD of original material, which showcases their wide variety of styles, harmonies and musicianship. They continue to develop original songs, always looking for that great groove.
We can supply our own backline. For smaller venues, we have our own small PA. Small lights also, if necessary.
| September 09, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | UVA on Main, Bradley Beach, NJ |
| September 02, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Rooney's, Long Branch, NJ |
| August 14, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Jazz & Blues Concert Series, Freehold, NJ |
| August 12, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Rooney's, Long Branch, NJ |
| August 05, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | UVA on Main, Bradley Beach, NJ |
| July 29, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Belmar Summer Concert Series |
| July 24, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Rooney's, Long Branch, NJ |
| July 23, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | UVA on Main, Bradley Beach, NJ |
| June 11, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | UVA on Main, Bradley Beach, NJ |
| June 03, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Rooney's, Long Branch, NJ |
| May 14, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | NJ Seafood Festival, Belmar, NJ |
| April 15, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Stay Gold Cafe, Belmar, NJ |
| April 02, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | UVA on Main, Bradley Beach, NJ |
| March 26, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Jack's Tavern, Belmar, NJ |
| March 25, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Stay Gold Cafe, Belmar, NJ |
| March 12, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | UVA on Main, Bradley Beach, NJ |
| March 05, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Jack;s Tavern, Belmar, NJ |
| February 19, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | 10th Ave Burrito, Red Bank, NJ |
In no particular order:
Wish I Didn't Know Now original
Walking In Memphis Marc Cohn
Use Me Bill Withers
All Over Now Rollig Stones
Harvest Moon Neil Young
Copperhead Road Steve Earle
Creole Cuisine Shuffle original
Sitting On Top Of The World Howlin' Wolf
Further On Up The Road Bobby Blue Bland
Knockin' On Heavens Door Bob Dylan
Nadine Chuck Berry
Mama, Have Pity On Your Man original
Workin' Harder, Getting' Less original
Love Workin' Overtime original
Devil Is A Woman original
St. James Infirmary King Oliver
Baby, Light A Fire original
Bald Man Boogaloo original
Can’t Judge A Book Bo Diddley
A Change Is Gonna Come Sam Cooke
It Takes A Train To Cry Bob Dylan
I Heard It Through The Grapevine Marvin Gaye
My Babe Little Walter
Wagon Wheel Old Crow Medicine Show
The Breeze J.J. Cale
Big Boss Man Jimmy Reed
Little Red Rooster Howlin' Wolf
I Wish I Was Blind Bruce Springsteen
One More Saturday Night Grateful Dead
Love In Vain Robert Johnson
You Lied, You Cheated Junior Parker
C'est La Vie Chuck Berry
Dead End Blues original
As you can see from our set list:
Albert King, Muddy Waters, Howling' Wolf, sixties funk, New Orleans brass bands, Robert Johnson, Otis Redding, Bill Withers, The Grateful Dead, Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison, Jackson Browne, loads of others.
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