The Jesus Lizard is an alternative rock band formed in 1987 in Austin, Texas, and based in Chicago, Illinois from 1989 to 1999.
Guitarist Duane Denison recruited David Yow, formerly of Scratch Acid to play bass on some songs he wanted to record. Yow suggested that he sing and have former Scratch Acid bassist David Wm. Sims play bass instead. The trio rehearsed several times in Austin with a drum machine. Yow and Sims moved to Chicago in 1988 and Denison followed suit the next year.
The first EP, Pure, was produced by Steve Albini and released by Touch & Go Records in 1989. It is the only record by the band that uses a drum machine. ..READ MORE
Spiral StairsAfter a pair of albums under the group nom de plume Preston School Of Industry, Pavement co-founder Scott Kannberg, aka Spiral Stairs, makes his bona fide solo debut with an October 20 LP/CD/digital album release of ‘The Real Feel’ (OLE 858)…READ MORE
Sleater-Kinney
was an American indie rock band that existed from 1994 to 2006.
Formed in Olympia, Washington, the group’s name is derived from Sleater Kinney Road, Interstate 5 off ramp #108 in Lacey, Washington, the location of one of their early practice spaces. They formed in and were a vital part of the riot grrrl and punk scenes in Washington, although they later relocated to Portland, Oregon. Throughout its existence the band was often noted by critics for its “anthemic” feminist message, its willingness to reinvent its sound, and its consistency in producing highly acclaimed albums…READ MORE
The music of The Woes is a stew of Delta blues and early Country, of bluegrass and New Orleans marching band music, dished out by banjo, harmonica, accordion, French Horn and organ. The five piece hails from New York City.
At the center of their distinctive sound is frontman Osei Essed’s inimitable voice and expert songwriting. The songs are alternately chant-like, rhythmically driving, lyrical, haunting; his voice is sweetly controlled or as frightening as (the early blues preacher) Blind Willie Johnson.
Alongside Essed is his longtime musical collaborator, Cicero Jones, a French Horn player and gospel organist. The two formed The Woes in 2002, inspired by a love of traditional American music. Their idiosyncratic approach to those roots, however, is what defines The Woes sound, which Essed tellingly terms “Post-Apocalyptic traditional music.” The addition of Ronen Ben, an accordionist and blues harpist, completed the frontline, and also allowed Essed and Jones more drink tickets…READ MORE
Stan Rogers meets Van Halen” is how one fan described them, and Tanglefoot is indeed a mix of sweeping Canadiana and rampaging enthusiasm.
Perhaps best known for their exquisite vocal polish and relentless energy, they’re also a band with substantial instrumental agility and are a noteworthy group of songwriters. “Masters of the storytelling tradition, (with) elegant, sensitive musicianship and an impressive range of talent”, according to BBC Yorkshire, while Robert Reid of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record called them “Canada’s most accomplished musical mythologizers”. Their monumental acapella song “Vimy” (The Music in the Wood, 1996) led to their taking part in the dedication of the restored memorial at Vimy, France on April 9, 2007 (at the same time, the Canadian Celtic Choir was performing the same song on Capitol Hill in Ottawa)…Read More
Tanglefoot Canadian Folk Roots Band singing Seven A Side
Tinariwen (Tamashek: ⵜⵏⵔⵓⵏ “empty places”) is a band of Tuareg musicians from the Sahara Desert region of northern Mali. Formed in 1982, by the early 2000s Tinariwen had gained a following in the world music community by frequently playing at international music festivals.
Amassakoul — Tinariwen from Live 8 Eden Africa Calling
Posted on September 26, 2009 by finneganswakemusic
A few years after the demise of the seminal Dischord punk band Circus Lupus, members Chris Thompson and Chris Hamley reconvened to launch Hamley’s cutting guitar lines again joined with Thompson’s patented sneering no-bullshit vocals. This time however, Andy Cone provided a second guitar, adding to the intensity. Live shows were gloriously deafening, with Andy Coronado and Tom Allnut holding everything together rhythmically. After debuting with a few seven-inch singles in 1996, Monorchid released the debut album Let Them Eat…The Monorchid on Lovitt Records and the soon began to develop a strong underground following. Touch and Go Records released their sophomore release, Who Put The Fire Out, as the band was breaking up in 1998.
After Monorchid, Chris Thompson promptly started Skull Kontrol, with Andy Coronado moving to lead guitar, and friends Kim Thompson (ex-Delta 72 and Cupid Car Club) joining on bass and Brooks Headly (ex-Universal Order Of Armageddon) on drums.
PTVP, whose full name is Posledniye Tanki v Parizhe (Last Tanks in Paris), is known for its uncompromising criticism of the political and social situation in Russia, most famously on its 2001 album “Hexogen,” named after the explosives used in the terror attacks in Moscow preceding the Second Chechen War and, eventually, Vladimir Putin’s presidency…Read More
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Mark Baptiste plays accoustic and electric guitar. He sings a mix of folk, traditional American and popular songs by such artists as Simon and Garfunkle, Neil Young, Mark Knopfler, Robin and Linda Williams, The Band, Bob Dylan,and the Beatles, as well as original songs.
Old timey country, hokum, and Piedmont blues duo "Smoking Bill" Ackerbauer and Roland "The Bard Rocks" Vinyard play a dozen or more instruments between them. "Putting the alley back in the Valley", playing the kind of music you heard in the early days of the recording industry.
Cosby Gibson lives in Otsego County and plays original folk-style songs
Dark Holler - two piece folk band from Schoharie County: Pauly Boy Strother - (6 string and Guns) - M.P. Lubrano- (Banja)
Dennis D'Asaro is an old folkie. Started breathing 1947. Started playing guitar 1960. Not doddering yet. Listen to his music -- buy his CDs.
Dark Holler is a two piece "folk" band based in the wilds of Schoharie County.
They are: Pauly Boy Strother (6 string and guns) and M.P. Lubrano (Banja)
Familiar Noise is a band from the Bainbridge, Afton, and Sidney whose music includes rock, blues, a touch of reggae, and little bit of funk.
Jerry Piper Irish music and entertainment. Irish band, wedding band.
Loose Change is a "Swing Band" comprised of Lenny Broiles on fiddle, Tom Wadsworth on guitar, mandolin and vocals, Hank Lamont on guitar, harmonica and vocals, Kyle Murray on percussion, Colin DeHond on Bass and Pam Broiles on vocals...For info. contact Hank Lamont
Miss Pelican is a two piece band from Jefferson, NY. Brandon Dibble and Gabe Miller have been playing music with one another since their departure from the womb.
Organized Chaos: traditional, folk, bluegrass and some great covers (including many Grateful Dead tunes), by Fred Breglia, Mike Lubrano, Barb Nark and Dave Smith
Owen Nied the 11-year old guitarist is another cog in the wheel of accomplished musicians that roll around Schoharie County.
Resilient Strike is an Alternative, Punk, Rock Band from Harpersfield, NY.
Sapbush Hollow is a Bluegrass, Oldtime, Acoustic Band based in Schoharie County, New York. which is the northern tip of Appalachia.
John Scarpulla - John’s music has been described as "Blue folk." His on stage presence has been compared to Van Morrison and Ritchie Havens.
Scary Crick is the finger picking fast acoustic/folk alter-ego of the progressive punk rock band, The Rubes (see below). One reviewer described the band as "bluegrass meets Celtic played with the spirit of punk." watch them play
Connie Schroeder Singer-Songwriter, Eclectic, Progressive and Christian Some world sounds, from the mystical to folk and even a little blue grass.
Sonny Ochs musician, performer, radio show host and "hands on" supporter of a myriad of musical endeavors.
Small Town Big Band -- Big Band Era music (and modern tunes played in Big Band style) by a 15pc big band based in Cooperstown NY. Contact: Arnie Jungkind at arniede@peoplepc.com
The Bard Rocks -- aka Roland Vinyard -- has finally decided to take his act public after 40 years of playing in closets, under rugs, and when he thought no one was around. Infamous for protest songs (when he sang, everyone protested), The Bard Rocks now specializes in the songs of the acclaimed songwriter Trad. Anon.
The Blank two-piece (baritone guitar and drums) experimental "Blank Rock" from Schoharie County.
The Roundhouse Rockers are four Oneonta musicians that play Rock & Roll from the 60’s through today.
The Riverview Ramblers play a variety of tunes ranging from straight-ahead bluegrass to newgrass and Americana and a few things in between.
The Rubes - have been producing evolutionary punk rock since 2000. Here's a good chunk of a Rubes set at the Lake View House on March 25th, 2007.
The Tisch Family Band plays Celtic and bluegrass music. Instruments include flute, whistle, banjo, fiddle. We also call ceili dances and perform Irish step dances. We have played at farmer’s markets, weddings, and Saratoga’s dance flurry. For information and booking contact Pam Tisch
The Valley Bog Players are a Mohawk Valley based band whose simple and unadorned style has been variously described as "lyrical and distinct" as well as "straight from the heart and directed to the feet." Information and Booking
Chrissie VanWormer is a singer/songwriter from Delanson, NY, who performs "rock-a-blue-jazz chic tunes..."
Tom Wadsworth - One of upstate New York's finest musicians and song writers. His CD, Skeleton Man is available at CD Baby
Tommy "Z" - is a piano and keyboard player who can play all types of music from the 20s to the 90s (standards, rock, jazz, country, and blues). He plays Saturday nights at the Stella Luna Restaurant in Oneonta. He likes to likes to play the great American songbook, Gershwin, Porter, Kern, Rodgers, etc. He also hae a blues band called " Main Squeez" that plays Blues and Motown. Contact: (607)988-6345 or e-mail tommyz@localnet.com
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