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| Location: | Portland, Oregon |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Jun 20, 2008 (523 days back) |
About Me |
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| The sound of the Portland, Oregon's Foghorn Stringband could have come barreling through the grille-cloth of those big console radios in the living rooms of the 1950's, when the traditional sounds of rural America were still on the minds of young musicians transferring the old-time music to a distinctively modern age. Their tight intstrumental work and line-up - fiddle, banjo, mandolin, bass and guitar - is reminiscent of early bluegrass, but their powerful approach is whole-heartedly old-time, centered largely by the fiddle. Devoted to the interpretation and performance of American stringband music, their style encompasses early country music, the fiddle repertoire of the Southern Appalachians and the Midwest, and the stringband sounds of the Piedmont region. They are highly regarded by traditional music lovers, and have recently been tapped by one of the country's most renowned musicians of the genre, Dirk Powell, to perform as the Dirk Powell Band. While they are committed to playing authentic old-time music, the members of Foghorn Stringband are not strict recreationists in costume; yet neither are they experimentalists of the digital age. Whether it's on stage in a rock venue, a bluegrass festival, or at a dance in the Grange Hall, they further this great tradition through a profound belief that old-time music, played in a traditional way, is still relevent and very much alive in the 21st century. The heart of the Foghorn Stringband sound is made up of the unison melody line of fiddler Stephen "Sammy" Lind and mandolinist Caleb Klauder. Pete Leone's three-finger picking style and resonator banjo sets their sound apart from other contemporary old-time bands. Kevin Sandri plays rhythm guitar with the snap of a snare drum and bass player Brian Bagdonas delivers a relentless driving beat that forms the underlying tone of Foghorn's sound. Caleb, Sammy, and Kevin also deliver a seamless blend of richly unadorned vocals. Together their music has an easy and natural honesty that comes from their stripped-down approach to performing live. Owing their existence to a particularly inspiring jam session on the campground of the National Fiddle Championships in Weiser, Idaho, they seek to retain this refreshing and spontaneous feel on the stage. They play seated, gathered around one microphone, and do not use monitors. This gives all of their live performances a front porch feel that draws in and connects with the audience like family. Their recordings have the same quality. 2002's Rattlesnake Tidal Wave, and Reap What You Sow, released in August of 2004, were made singing and playing around one stereo microphone, without the use of overdubs or multi-tracking methods. They are also featured on a track from Dirk Powell's latest album, Time Again, captured live with Dirk and Riley Baugus. Despite their extensive travelling schedule, Foghorn still plays every Sunday night at a corner table of Portland's Moon and Sixpence pub; and they continue to host, with caller Bill Martin, a free monthly square dance in town. Initially gaining a reputation in the Pacific Northwest in this role, they have thrilled dancers and concert audiences at festivals throughout the country. This foundation in providing music for square dances - where the insistent sound of the dancer's shoes slapping the hardwood floor provides a beat of it's own - still permeates all of Foghorn's music, as evidenced by the people dancing in the aisles during the band's performances. No matter what the venue, this is what old time music is all about. |
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My Interests |
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Music:Member Since: 6/28/2005Band Website: foghornstringband.com Band Members: Foghorn Leghorn Influences: Old Time, Country, Rock, Metal, Irish and Cajun Music made everywhere Sounds Like: Old Time Music Record Label: None Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Bluegrass / Country) |
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My Blog |
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Valentine's |
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| Valentine's Day Dance with the Wilders in Eugene! The floor was covered with red balloons! The dancers were very enthusiastic, largely owing to the presence of Josh Rabie, who nearly incited a complet... Posted by Foghorn Stringband on Thu, 16 Feb 2006 04:04:00 PST |
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More tales from the road... |
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| The big square dance for the San Francisco Bluegrass and Old Time Festival was sold out! The hall was packed with great dancers, and Portland's own Caroline Oakley called. It was rowdy fun, lots of ye... Posted by Foghorn Stringband on Mon, 13 Feb 2006 01:48:00 PST |
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San Fran |
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| Man, every time we go to San Francisco the people there dance like nowhere else. It's a party every time, with the dance floor packed! The Mercury Dimes and Amy&Karen both had great sets, and thanks e... Posted by Foghorn Stringband on Mon, 13 Feb 2006 12:48:00 PST |
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Mojo Rising |
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| Hey to everyone who came to our first show in Ashland, at Mojo Rising.
Great sound, and the split seating (half seats, half dance floor, side-by-side) is an idea that should catch on, I think. We ha... Posted by Foghorn Stringband on Mon, 13 Feb 2006 12:17:00 PST |
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Folk Radio Love |
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| We are .. 34 on the Folk DJ list for November 2005. Thanks so much to all the DJ's who have been supporting us!
http://folkradio.org/airplay/nov05.html Posted by Foghorn Stringband on Mon, 19 Dec 2005 08:30:00 PST |
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Exclaim Magazine Review |
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| many thanks to Brent Hagerman for this great review of our record!
By Brent Hagerman for Exclaim Magazine (Canada)
Traditionalists Foghorn Stringband make no bones about being old timey. Some of... Posted by Foghorn Stringband on Mon, 19 Dec 2005 08:29:00 PST |
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Excellent Reviews!! |
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| There is a great review of Weiser Sunrise in the current issue of An Honest Tune Magazine (http://honesttune.com/) and also at NowOnTour.com
http://www.nowontour.com/reviews/record/01023.php Posted by Foghorn Stringband on Mon, 05 Dec 2005 09:54:00 PST |
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Bluegrass Unlimited Review! |
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| this is from www.bluegrassmusic.com
FOGHORN STRINGBANDWEISER SUNRISE [October 2005 Issue]
Nettwerk, 0 7600304222 2 (Nettwerk Productions, 8730 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 304, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, w... Posted by Foghorn Stringband on Fri, 14 Oct 2005 02:49:00 PST |
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Stations that are playing us |
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| Here are a couple of radio stations that have been so kind as to play our songs. If you feel like it, you could write and request us. with many thanks!!
Ctrl Alt County
http://users.pandora.be/... Posted by Foghorn Stringband on Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:51:00 PST |
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Review in the Aspen Times |
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| http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20051001/ASPENWEEKLY03/110
010028/-1/ASPENWEEKLY Posted by Foghorn Stringband on Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:37:00 PST |
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My Friends |
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Foghorn Duo, Caleb Klauder, Brian, Johnny B. Connolly, Bridgetown, Balfa Toujours, Dave Cory, Bonsoir Catin, THE WILDERS, Riley Baugus, Lännen-Jukka String Band, Huck Notari, eastside recordings, John Ashby and the Free State Ramblers, HILLSTOMP, Pilot Cracker Playboys, Lyn Cantrelle, CrescentRose, one wild oat, Nutter, Armchair Lomax, Rubber Monkey, Gays Mills Folk Festival, Visit Minnesota, The Dollar Boots Band, Joshua Stump, Corrugated Films, The South Dakota Whiskeyboys, Derrel Franks, Rian O'Hara, Karjam Saeji, The Shoebombers, The Haunted Brothers, Lynne Butler, Gintas Vaigys, Leela and Ellie Grace, Joseph "joebass" DeJarnette, John Woods, Sarah, gracie, Dennis, Pugets Sound Productions, Transatlantic Bluegrass School, Wild Hog in the Woods, Kae, Sean and his banjo, The Wayward Sinner Boys, Nina: The Guelphite!, The Water Tower String Band, Slim Pickins, Juomari Poika, The Dane, Willin-N-Able, Tre Norske, The Devitos, Phyllie, Mike, Yvette, Ksmall, TREE
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