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New DC JugBand ! (I'm Finally in a band)

12 Mar 04 - 10:42 AM (#1134724)
Subject: New DC JugBand ! (I'mFinally in a band)
From: GutBucketeer

Though I have been playing 'le Gutbucket (washtub bass) for over 20 years, I have not really been in an official "band" since college.

Well that has finally changed.

Special Ed (Ed Light), an incredible tenor banjo player invited me to join the new lineup of his re-formulated Genetically Altered Jug Band. We played an open mike a couple of weeks ago and had a huge response (we even had someone ask for our CD), and this week we made demo recordings of three songs.   We are still working out the kinks and getting used to each other. However, any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. I've put the demo mp3s on a very rudimentary web page. Therefore:

Announcing!

Special Ed and the All New Genetically Altered Jug Band
Washington DC Metro Area

Featuring:

Ed Light (Special Ed):Fearless Leader, Lead Vocals and Banjo, Kazoo, Siren and Duck Call
Richard Howard (Bags): Lead Vocals, Trumpets, Slide Whistle, and Women's Voices
Ron Goad (Wash-Boor): Backup Vocals, Washboard, Woodblocks, Cowbells, Cymbals, and all things Percussive
Jim Bunch (Gutbucketeer): Backup Vocals, Washtub Bass (gutbucket), and Jews Harp

Check out the line up and demo sound files at:

http://user.md.net/~jabunch/

I play Gutbucket of course.

JAB


12 Mar 04 - 10:51 AM (#1134740)
Subject: RE: New DC JugBand ! (I'mFinally in a band)
From: Janie

And it is about time too!. way to go Jim. No speakers at work so can't listen to the demo but I bet it is great. Give Ed a kiss for me--I've been a huge fan for almost 30 years.

Janie


13 Mar 04 - 04:52 AM (#1135392)
Subject: RE: New DC JugBand ! (I'mFinally in a band)
From: GUEST,Van

No jug! Is that why you're genetically altered? ;-)


13 Mar 04 - 07:24 AM (#1135427)
Subject: RE: New DC JugBand ! (I'mFinally in a band)
From: Fortunato

Egad! I'll come out to see the band...I'm not scared. Well, I'm a little scared.

You guys all sound 'special'. You ride the short bus, right?

(ducking and running, see you over the fence)


13 Mar 04 - 11:50 PM (#1135920)
Subject: RE: New DC JugBand ! (I'm Finally in a band)
From: GUEST,Gutbucketeer

Thanks All. I'll post when/if we play and where.
I think geticially altered must refer to our stunning good looks, incredible wit, and amazing playing :-) (ok may not the last item).

JAB


14 Mar 04 - 03:42 AM (#1135973)
Subject: RE: New DC JugBand ! (I'm Finally in a band)
From: Roger the Skiffler

Sounds my kinda thang!
BUT...if it ain't got a jug, it's not a jug band it's a skiffle group!

**BG**

RtS


14 Mar 04 - 09:52 PM (#1136536)
Subject: RE: New DC JugBand ! (I'm Finally in a band)
From: Dani

Beautiful. Good for you.

Dani


14 Mar 04 - 11:22 PM (#1136594)
Subject: RE: New DC JugBand ! (I'm Finally in a band)
From: GUEST

I'm working on adding a jug - just to make it proper :-)

JAB


15 Mar 04 - 12:47 AM (#1136648)
Subject: RE: New DC JugBand ! (I'm Finally in a band)
From: M.Ted

Well, now that you've hit the bigtime, I hope this doesn't mean that you are not bailing out on the Ukulele group--I finally showed up, last Sunday, and you weren't there--wasn't the same without you--owing to the plurality of Jims, we decided to rename it "The Jim Bunch"--


15 Mar 04 - 01:06 AM (#1136658)
Subject: RE: New DC JugBand ! (I'm Finally in a band)
From: Peace

That is great news. Always had a soft spot in my heart for washtub bass players. Congrats.


15 Mar 04 - 09:41 AM (#1136953)
Subject: RE: New DC JugBand ! (I'm Finally in a band)
From: Flash Company

I remember a song called 'The day the Piddletrenthide Jug Band hit the charts' I could probably dredge up most of the words, but couldn't help much with the music (I normally sing in the key of yale!)

FC


15 Mar 04 - 10:04 PM (#1137611)
Subject: RE: New DC JugBand ! (I'm Finally in a band)
From: Celtic Soul

OOoooo!! DC! Where ya playing next????


16 Mar 04 - 04:08 PM (#1138494)
Subject: RE: New DC JugBand ! (I'm Finally in a band)
From: Ferrara

Nice stuff, Jim! Keep us posted where & when.


17 Mar 04 - 12:17 AM (#1138836)
Subject: RE: New DC JugBand ! (I'm Finally in a band)
From: GutBucketeer

We are looking for places to play. Right now its practice practice practice.

JAB


17 Mar 04 - 12:23 AM (#1138839)
Subject: RE: New DC JugBand ! (I'm Finally in a band)
From: Kaleea

Be shore you'unz don't fergit t' sing 'bout thet thar Good Ol' Mountain Dew! It ain't hardly a real juggular-type jug band wifout Dewin' the Dew!! Jist Dew It!