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Seriously, one of the best things that has happened since arriving to NYC has been running into this band! After barely catching their incredulous sound, in passing, (popping out of the L- on my way to dinner,) I was literally stupefied to run into them again the very next day at Washington Square. It was a providential moment for me, possibly the first since being in NY.
I was very happy to indulge in a full set as they busked in Washington Square, and even happier to find out afterwards, that they would be playing again at DBA in Williamsburg the next afternoon.
Believe me I returned for more.
If you heard them, you would too!
This is an incredibly tight band of horns and strings, full of New Orleans swagger and with a truly bohemian blues/jazz vibe...
However, its the vocalist who brandishes the greatest instrument of all.... a booming, monumentally angelic and mesmerizingly unique voice that will literally knock your socks off! (And if you aren't wearing socks, her voice can and will knock you from one side of the park to the other!)
I've never come across such amazing and pure talent, (the likes of which, just captivate you from the onset-) and have never thoroughly enjoyed weeping and wallowing away in such sultry sounds, and songs of love, loss and heartache (the blues anyone?) done in true New Orleans gypsy style Jazz. My hope is that you'll have a chance to get your socks blown off and the wind knocked out of you too! Your best chances? Catch em somewhere while they're still in NY! These are the kind of musicians true artists and music lovers can appreciate!
Here are some pics of them live, and to see more shots visit:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sharone/sets/72157618187572447/show/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sharone/sets/72157618420670327/show/
Heard them busking near Jackson Square in NOLA during Jazz Fest, bought a CD, loved it, it's growing on me. Hope they get bigger, record more.
ReplyDeleteMe too :) They recently recorded a new CD- it really does more justice to their sound!
ReplyDeleteI saw an heard them in Lacanau, south west of France, in august big audience and sucessfull. oLIVIER PARIS;
ReplyDeleteEl pasado domingo tuve la oportunidad de deleitarme ante la música de esta banda en León, España. Compre el CD que suena de fabula. Muy recomendable. Fernando, Madrid
ReplyDeleteFernando, yo también los vi en León, me quedé boquiabierto. He intentado localizar la escasa información que hay sobre ellos y compilarla en un grupo de Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125794481655
ReplyDeleteJosé María - Palma
Saw them on Royal Street in New Orleans a day or two after Mardi Gras, Feb. 2010. Huge crowd gathered, enjoyed their music, and many -- including me -- bought their CD. I'm listening to it right now. I love them...something amazing about Tuba Skinny!
ReplyDeleteThey are alive and well with a growing fan base, finally getting online (they've got posted shows/events on their facebook group page now...) and getting ready to head for NY/Colorado/Europe - all over really.... So very glad for them personally - as they are still busting amazing moves. They are truly special.
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