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I had some fantastic luck last weekend; I caught the Chickens on Wood String Band at The Local, a coffee shop on Park Street in Alameda. C.O.W.S. is a new string band group just starting out and it was their second, ever, public performance. Their first was the week before at the Fireside Lounge (link below). They don't even have a website yet, that's how new they are! You can find them on Facebook, however (link below).
And what a great time I had! The group is really good with an earthy, down-home feeling that made me just want to get up 'n dance! It reminded me of some of the great sounds Roy Acuff put out in the late forties. It's his birthday comin' up in a few days, by the way.
photos by Styrous®
The Local is situated on a corner with huge windows looking out on
to the street, so, in turn, you can look in and see the performers playing in the window; a brilliant idea to entice walker-bys to come in!
And what a great time I had! The group is really good with an earthy, down-home feeling that made me just want to get up 'n dance! It reminded me of some of the great sounds Roy Acuff put out in the late forties. It's his birthday comin' up in a few days, by the way.
I had gone because I wanted to hear what sculpture artist, Alison Limoges (link below) was up to. I was not in the least disappointed; she may have a new career ahead of her.
Their music is a mix of blues, modern country music and bluegrass; you could throw in a little jazz. They did a terrific cover of These Boots Are Made for Walkin' made famous by Nancy Sinatra as one of the finale pieces and it brought the house down.
Chickens on Wood String Band is:
Scott Peterson, band leader -- banjo
Brian Glueck -- mandolin, resonator guitar, cello
Brian Kilrain -- double bass
Alison Limoges -- acoustic, rhythm guitar
Viewfinder links:
Roy Acuff
Alison Limoges
Chickens on Wood String Band
Chickens on Wood String Band @ the Fireside Lounge
Nancy Sinatra
Net link:
Chickens on Wood String Band on Facebook
The best window display I've heard in decades!
Styrous® ~ Tuesday, September 11, 2018
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