Review: Big Blow and the Bushwackers new CD

Subject: RE: Review: BIG BLOW AND THE BUSHWACKERS NEW cd
From: *#1 PEASANT*
Date: 13 Feb 03 - 01:04 PM

The band has updated their web page....
scroll down and take a look at the new CD cover! It is my car!
clickit here

Really....folks it is a very wonderful cd. Even it it didn't have my car on it I would rush out to buy it.



Conrad

Subject: Review: BIG BLOW AND THE BUSHWACKERS NEW cd
From: *#1 PEASANT*
Date: 11 Feb 03 - 07:52 AM

BIG BLOW AND THE BUSHWACKERS
NEW CD: H A N D Y      
See the Review here:
Clicket here for the review

A very wonderful series of sound experiences from many
Different high energy folk styles. Not just played but played well!
Exceptionally well done! Big Blow and the Bushwackers
have been a tradition in the Baltimore Washington area for a long time now! But it just
got better! New material and wondrous style. Each track is exceptional. Several are
original new songs. A great commentary on our times as well as a compilation which will
please any listener. Fantastic Brass, wonderful home made instruments and lots and lots of
energy-the Contra Smegmaphone! The band is wonderful at live concerts but is quite live on this cd.
Excellent use is made of transitions, interlude and stereo effects. At times the band is playing
right over your shoulder! I am confident that several songs on this recording will go on to become
Standards. You have to hear it to believe it. Those who already know the Bushwackers will know it.
They will remember processing up and down the aisles and dancing around the stage. Percussion
shakers for everyone and a very warm and accessible group to get to know. It is good to see
new life blown into the folk tradition once again. Nothing this good since the early days of the New Saint George. Check out this CD for yourself. Find out where folk music is going. Contact information below. Conrad Bladey

The Bushwackers are:

Tim Whittemore:tuba, didjiridus,vocals

Ted Porter: vocals, mandolin, banjo-mandolin, wooden flute, bombard, dohkla, frame drum, trash set, marracas.

Don Plehn: vocals,accordion,trombone,
harmonica,ektar,
contra-smegmaphone,
cowbell.

NikoLampieri:trumpet,
recorder,vocals,tenor saxophone,marracas
Scott Morrison:trap set, bodhran,congas,klon yaw,
ankle bells,
claves, tambourine


Guest Artists
Bonnie Rideout-violin
Mick Haensler-trap set
Tom Jawbone-small pipes
Niles Hokkanen-mandolin
Debbie Hokkanen-fiddle
Robin Brock-violin
Rob Van Veld-triangle
Luisa Porter-bamboo sticks
                                     CD Release Party
                                                            in
                      THE AVALON THEATER
                                     in Easton, MD
                                                on
                               SATURDAY, MARCH 22

    But if you can't wait that long to get a copy, you can order
    by sending a check or money order for $15 to this address:

    Big Blow and the Bushwackers
    114 4th Ave.
    Brooklyn Park, MD 21225

Contact: Don Plehn [e-mail]
Band Web Page= Click for the bands page