11 years strong at Skinny Dennis, the Friday night rock-n-roll party with The National Reserve is the place to be!
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New York City based Josh Bolin & Star County plays cosmic American music that is steeped in the sounds of folk-rock, country and the American heartland. Fronted by Ohio-raised Josh Bolin, the band features JP Pacelli (guitar), Rob Hellyer (bass), Szecso "Setch" Szendrody (drums), Mike West (piano). Their newest release “Only What You Want” is out now.
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Born in California, and spending the last 15 years in Colorado, Nick Dunbar is no stranger to the wild west and the culture that comes with it. Nick’s captivating debut solo album “Little Country” was released in early 2022, and is stacked with some of Colorado’s finest musicians. On the record he creatively intertwines the classic Western swing and Honky Tonk sounds of greats like Lefty Frizzell, Bob Wills and Ernest Tubb, with the country western traditions of Merl Haggard and Willie Nelson. His songwriting is playful and humorous but also honest and cathartic .
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Noah G. Fowler is a songwriter and guitarist now based in Nashville, Tennessee. Drawing influences from his past in Canadian maritime Fiddle jams, smoky Pennsylvania mountain dive bars, underground Allston basement shows, and his present - learning from Nashville’s honky tonk living legends - his sound is a diverse and rich composite of many roots music traditions.
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Jack has performed with a wide variety of artists, from Gordon Lightfoot to Jerry Lee Lewis to Norah Jones, Doc Watson to Fishbone, Merle Haggard to The Meters and his original songbook of many genres blends well with them all. He is an accomplished finger-picking solo performer as well as a storied band leader; riding his well worn power duo, trio or 7 piece outfit deep into his sometimes humorous, yet often heartbreaking original repertoire.
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Jeff Lampert has been playing steel guitar his whole life. He enjoys playing a wide variety of genres including honky-tonk, swing, blues, jazz, classic rock, contemporary dance and pop. His Jeff Lampert & Friends monthly Sunday show features outstanding talent from the city and around the country and he takes great pride in introducing them to Skinny Dennis.
Bridging the classic and the contemporary, songwriter/guitarist Seth Kessel puts a modern spin on his penchant for classic rock ‘n roll. While having a widespread professional music career in various bands and as a producer/studio engineer with notable success, his focus lies in the interpretation of mid-century American roots music, particularly 1950’s rock ‘n’ roll, classic country, and early jazz. His richly toned voice, virtuosic guitar playing and powerful songwriting make him a triple threat. His songwriting runs the gamut from clever and witty lyrics to hardship.
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CC&TheBoys are a Pro Country/Southern Rock Party Band. Doing ALL the hits and sing-along party favorites. You’ve seen them performing across the country in some of country music’s biggest venues...but home base, is Skinny Dennis on Thursday Nights! Looking for a good time, Look no further. Lets Boot, Scoot and Boogie.
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11 years strong at Skinny Dennis, the Friday night rock-n-roll party with The National Reserve is the place to be!
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The 41 players is a group that was formed by John Deley in 2010 because of his love for the music and cultural heritage of New Orleans. He asked drummer Ethan Eubanks to join him in the band and over several years and many gigs, they became co-leaders of the musical collective that play the music of New Orleans from Louis Armstrong to Dr John, and everything else in between. The group got it's name from Pier 41 which is at the end of Dikeman Street in Red Hook, Brooklyn where John Deley lives, and where the 41 players had their first Monday night residency at the now gone and beloved bar “Bait and Tackle”.
Shotgun Shack is a Brooklyn based honky tonk band influenced by the Country Outlaws - Waylon, Willie, Haggard and more - Playing classics, contemporaries and originals!
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Born and raised in Nashville, TN, Josh Halper has been surrounded by country music from a young age. The setting for his youth combined with his being raised by a Deadhead from Queens creates a hodgepodge of musical influence that leads to an exciting and whimsical performance, riding the line between understated beauty and delusional chaos. The show is ideal for anyone on the pursuit of musical nuggets, along for a ride of musical exploration and sonic self discovery. Come enjoy songs from a wide range of artists - George Jones to REM, Gram Parsons to Roxy Music.
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SANFORD: is the brainchild of Brooklyn based & South Carolina born musician Jay Sanford. He does all of the writing, arranging, and performing for his recorded music, including previous original releases: “Figured I’d Ask Anyway” and “Anymore”, from his first album The View Changes. Pulling from a wide range of musical influences, SANFORD: curates his live show setlists including originals and covers across genres and decades... he subscribes to the idea that good music is good music… At one of his shows your liable to hear anything from old school country, Americana, classic rock, retro-soul, Grateful Dead jams, deep cuts, singalongs, and even some Zappa scattered in.
Buck And A Quarter Quartet, founded in 2014, performs the forgotten gems of the golden age of American popular music as a string band. They cover vintage pop, western swing, traditional jazz, tangos, and vintage-inspired originals, all in a category-defying style described as ‘skiffle meets Cole Porter’ and ‘what kind of music IS this?’. Buck And A Quarter has been playing for dancing and listening at venues all over New York City and the northeast. Line-up includes Brian Nalepka (gut-string bass and tuba), John Bianchi (clarinet and saxes), John “Sir Scratchy” Landry (violin), Mike Weatherly (plectrum banjo and gut-string bass), Chris Bannon (tenor guitar and banjo), Angus Loten (tenor guitar and banjo), and Ben Mealer (national steel ukulele and percussion).
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Calling all Rhinestone Cowboys and Cowgirls! Join us for this dazzling edition of COUNTRY-OKE to ring in the New Year! We invite you to saunter up to the stage, choose from 300+ songs, and sing along to a live 4-piece band! Let’s send off 2024 with some hat tippin’, boot-kickin' and champagne sippin'!
Ball drop count-down at midnight with a complimentary mystery shot!
Margo Valiante combines Alt-Country and Blues into a sound that is her own Americana. Raised in Wyoming with a long stint in Texas, she has been calling Brooklyn her home since 2010. She's most comfortable telling sad stories through dark, powerful vocals that would lead one to believe she was properly raised on Townes Van Zandt and Bonnie Raitt. Her affinity for the Telecaster is a good indication that she's not going to tiptoe around you.
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CC&TheBoys are a Pro Country/Southern Rock Party Band. Doing ALL the hits and sing-along party favorites. You’ve seen them performing across the country in some of country music’s biggest venues...but home base, is Skinny Dennis on Thursday Nights! Looking for a good time, Look no further. Lets Boot, Scoot and Boogie.
11 years strong at Skinny Dennis, the Friday night rock-n-roll party with The National Reserve is the place to be!
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LOGAN LEDGER
A Nashville-based singer/songwriter with a smooth voice and classic tone, Logan Ledger built a buzz around Music City in the late-2010s, calling to mind names like George Jones and Webb Pierce. His career got a significant boost when producer T-Bone Burnett signed him and brokered a record deal with Rounder Records, resulting in an eponymous full-length record appearing in 2020 as well as 2023's Golden State.
A native of California, Ledger developed a fondness for bluegrass, old-time, and honky tonk music from a young age. After a brief post-college stint as part of a Bay Area bluegrass band, he migrated east to Nashville and put in the requisite hours working on his songs and playing at venues around the city. Industry insiders quickly took notice, and before long he was working with the legendary T-Bone Burnett, who signed him to his Electro Magnetic imprint and helped foster a deal for Ledger with Rounder Records. The first official release from these sessions arrived in early 2019 with the singles "Starlight" and "Imagining Raindrops."
For 2023's Golden State, Ledger worked with producer Shooter Jennings, along with such musicians as Nick Bockrath and Jamie Douglass; it also featured a cameo by Erin Rae on "Some Misty Morning."
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MASON VIA
Mason Via is a Grammy nominated Folk artist who comes from Danbury, NC but now makes his home in between Gainesville, FL & Nashville, TN. He was listed by NPR as one of the top 10 bluegrass artists thriving in modern Nashville. In the past three years, he has been touring as the youngest member of Old Crow Medicine Show, guitar-picking, lead singing, and songwriting on their newest Grammy-nominated Folk album, Jubilee. His songwriting can also be seen on Molly Tuttle's recent Grammy-winning Bluegrass album, City of Gold, with "Down Home Dispensary," and on Del McCoury's Grammy nominated Bluegrass album, Almost Proud, with "Brown Paper Bag." Mason Via has toured and performed in 47 of the 50 U.S. states, along with sections of Canada, Ireland, The United Kingdom, and The Netherlands. Some highlights include: Red Rocks, The Grand Ole Opry, The Ryman Auditorium, the O2 Arena in London for C2C Fest, and the Eagles Stadium opening for Luke Combs. Now Mason and his new band are hitting the road in support of his first solo album release since his departure from OCMS. Be ready for an exciting show full of high-octane bluegrass energy paired with emotionally gripping lyrics that will have you dancing and singing along by the end of the night.
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Austin McCutchen's Almost Shred presents Dead Night at Skinny Dennis with Jerry's Briefcase.
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Come ride the weird and wonderful wave that is the iconic The Ventures’ Christmas album!
Jason Loughlin’s creative guitar playing has supported renowned artists such as Emmylou Harris, Steven Earle, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and Dale Watson. On the release of his debut album, Peach Crate, Loughlin stepped out of the sideman role to prove that he is a formidable front man in his own right. Drawing upon the rich musical roots--the moods and memories--of his childhood days in Florida, Loughlin’s pays homage to many of his guitar heroes- players like Jimmy Bryant, Hank Garland, Danny Gatton and Les Paul--and to the days when the guitar reigned supreme on the airwaves.
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Born and raised in Nashville, TN, Josh Halper has been surrounded by country music from a young age. The setting for his youth combined with his being raised by a Deadhead from Queens creates a hodgepodge of musical influence that leads to an exciting and whimsical performance, riding the line between understated beauty and delusional chaos. The show is ideal for anyone on the pursuit of musical nuggets, along for a ride of musical exploration and sonic self discovery. Come enjoy songs from a wide range of artists - George Jones to REM, Gram Parsons to Roxy Music.
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With raunchy, guitar-driven Rhythm & Blues and Country Jazz instrumentals, this 5-piece ensemble plays originals and covers inspired by the likes of Lonnie Mack, King Curtis, Earl Hooker, Floyd Cramer, Dr John, and many more.
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Chris Luquette is a 2 time Grammy nominated guitarist from Seattle Washington. He spent 11 years touring with renowned progressive bluegrass combo Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen. FSDK performed on 4 continents, played the legendary Grand Ol Opry in Nashville twice, and made appearances at such festivals as Telluride Bluegrass, Wintergrass, RockyGrass and DelFest.
A 2013 recipient, he was the first musician to win the IBMA’s first Momentum award for an instrumentalist. With Dirty Kitchen , Chris also received multiple IBMA awards, and 2 Grammy nominations for the records Cold Spell and If You Can’t Stand The Heat on Compass records(Nashville).
Since 2017 Chris has been based in Brooklyn NY, and has continued to tour the mid Atlantic, east and west coasts profusely. A member of the Mona’s Monday Night Bluegrass Session house band, he’s hosted several renowned bluegrass sessions in NYC, and regularly appears at local music clubs such as Rockwood, Sunny’s, Skinny Dennis and others when not on the road.
An accomplished teacher, along with teaching private lessons for nearly 15 years, he’s been invited to teach at prestigious music and guitar camps such as Delfest Academy, RockyGrass Academy, California Coast Music Camp, Northwest Flatpicking Camp, Augusta Heritage Bluegrass Week, La Roche Bluegrass Camp(France) American and Midwest Banjo camps and more.
Chris’ solo recordings include 2019’s ‘The Way I View The World’, and 2022’s ‘City Suite For Two Guitars’, both released to critical acclaim. Both recordings can be heard on such stations as Sirius XM’s Bluegrass Junction, KBCS’s Bluegrass Ramble, WVBR’s Salt Creel Show and many more.
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When asked, "So, what does your band sound like?" ALAN LEE & THE WHISKEY BUMP’S go-to answer is "We're kind of a cross between a Country band and a Jam band! (We do stretch out A LOT)" . With a vast repertoire of covers as well as several dozen originals, no two sets will be exactly the same, which makes it a different experiences every time. Not to mention stellar musicianship from Alan Lee (guitar, vocals), Charlie Shaw (drums), Max Newland (bass, vocals) and Jeff Lampert (pedal steel, vocals) and Dot Moore (fiddle, vocals). They don't call it "The Honky Tonk Circus" for nothin'!
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Demolition String Band are longtime mainstays of NYC's country music scene. They’ve released seven albums and have toured the US extensively as well as Ireland, the UK and Europe. With a truly memorable and unique collection of songs, Elena Skye and Boo Reiners and their Demolition String Band have built their reputation slow and steady, mile upon mile. Their sound is timeless. Rustic, taut harmonies woven with tall tales and truth, joy and heartbreak, despair and redemption are all underscored with soulful twang and greasy grooves.
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Low Roller is the musical enterprise of Veronica Davila. Based in Brooklyn , Veronica and her band aim to capture the rebellious and carefree spirit of classic Western Americana. Low Roller invokes clever storytelling, warm harmonies, and spirited guitar melodies, echoing the traditions of Outlaw Country, The Bakersfield Sound, & The Laurel Canyon Scene. They've left their boot-prints on notable on stages in and around NYC such as Brooklyn Bowl, City Winery, The Knitting Factory, & Honky-Tonkin’ in Queens, opening for acts like Summer Dean, Shane Smith & the Saints, Jason Hawke Harris & Rosie Flores. With lyrical grit and a lively ensemble playing, Low Roller keeps the neon glow of Cosmic Country burning bright in the heart of the urban frontier.
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CC&TheBoys are a Pro Country/Southern Rock Party Band. Doing ALL the hits and sing-along party favorites. You’ve seen them performing across the country in some of country music’s biggest venues...but home base, is Skinny Dennis on Thursday Nights! Looking for a good time, Look no further. Lets Boot, Scoot and Boogie.
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Founded by Nashville songwriter and bandleader Jay Bragg in 2020, A Songwriter’s Christmas has become a holiday tradition all over the country over the last 4 years. Curated to be a fun alternative to the countless holiday concerts recycling the same old standards, A Songwriter's Christmas showcases new and original Christmas music and stories (in addition to some of the classics we all love) written by Bragg and his songwriter friends.
The 2024 A Songwriter's Christmas makes its return to Brooklyn, NY with a return to Skinny Dennis on 12/12 and will feature local guest artists and the world premier of King Kazoo & The Reindeer Band - the North Pole based swingin’ band of joy commissioned by Santa Claus himself to spread an extra dose of Christmas cheer this year.
Presented by the philanthropic Gift of Music Project and keeping with the giving spirit of the holiday season, a portion of ticket sales will be allocated to giving gifts of musical instruments to children living in poverty for Christmas.
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North of Amarillo is dedicated to reviving and reinterpreting the songs of country music's Queens and Outlaws. Fronted by Kelli Scarr, whose powerhouse vocals channel Wanda Jackson and Kitty Wells, the band features Luca Benedetti and Jason Loughlin on guitar and Scott Colberg on bass, and on September 25, they'll be joined by drummer Chris Parker. Together, they evoke the irresistible groove of Emmylou Harris & the Hot Band, delivering a sound that’s both danceable and inspiring, and guaranteed to get everyone moving.
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Molly Ruth is a rock'n'roll-outlaw country-cosmic gospel act based out of New York City. Steeped in the tradition of delta blues, 60's and 70's rock'n'roll, country-western Americana and Appalachian hymnals, Molly Ruth channels electrifying songs about animals, fear, glory, dancing, destiny, honor, murder, God, love, tragedy, fervor, frenzy, longing, dreams, deserts, devotion, crossroads, blood, birds, minds, time, and war.
Hailing from Texas, Oklahoma and Wisconsin, The Wildflowers are a brand new female trio bringing the heart and soul of country music to NYC! Chloe Byars, Sarah Royse and Delanie Kinney are all musical theatre graduates but have found a home in the city singing and writing country music. Featuring songs from the iconic Trio Album, The Chicks, and more! Come join us for dazzling harmonies, boot stomping and cowgirl magic!
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That Feeling When is New York City’s premiere cover band delivering the biggest hits and forgotten classics of the 70's and 80's. The band provides a balanced approach by creating authentic covers delivered with a fresh take. Striving to be the tightest bar band in the land, TFW can be found rocking everywhere from the museum hall to the back of the bar, from the rock club to the wedding stage.
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Born and raised in Nashville, TN, Josh Halper has been surrounded by country music from a young age. The setting for his youth combined with his being raised by a Deadhead from Queens creates a hodgepodge of musical influence that leads to an exciting and whimsical performance, riding the line between understated beauty and delusional chaos. The show is ideal for anyone on the pursuit of musical nuggets, along for a ride of musical exploration and sonic self discovery. Come enjoy songs from a wide range of artists - George Jones to REM, Gram Parsons to Roxy Music.
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CC&TheBoys are a Pro Country/Southern Rock Party Band. Doing ALL the hits and sing-along party favorites. You’ve seen them performing across the country in some of country music’s biggest venues...but home base, is Skinny Dennis on Thursday Nights! Looking for a good time, Look no further. Lets Boot, Scoot and Boogie.
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Northeast Country Coalition Presents: “Originals Only” - A night for the workers in song, showcasing the best of emerging original Americana music, featuring:
Jacob Ritter is the frontman of Wilson Springs Hotel, a high-powered country and bluegrass outfit based out of Richmond, Virginia. Ritter expertly navigates through slow & somber crooner country, to rippin’ honky tonk, to hard hitting indie rock, thru almost psych-rock like guitar tones, and back again. His voice tells a story through all of those varying energies; one of heartbreak, hard truths, putting yourself out there even though you know it could hurt.
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Nathan Xander writes songs that are steeped in the quiet, restrained tension of what Greil Marcus called the 'Old, Weird America'. With musical sensibilities inspired by latter-day Nick Lowe, Tom T. Hall, and Paul Westerberg, Xander sorts through loss and evolving identity as he stands on the threshold of a new era in his own career.
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From a young age Leah Tash was drawn to folk, blues and country music and found solace in artists like Bessie Smith, Bob Dylan and The Carter Family. These early influences now dance through the stories Leah tells in song, as she reflects on healing, heartache and the nurturing of an adventurous spirit. Since the age of 17 years old, Leah has been performing her songwriting throughout New York City and beyond. Today, you can catch her pouring her heart into these songs live either as a solo act, or a swinging rock ’n’ roll ensemble with The Leah Tash Band.
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The Dang-it Bobbys are the bourbon-soaked brain-child of multi-instrumentalist Kris Bauman and guitarist Luca Benedetti. Formed in 2004, the two Brooklyn based musicians have assembled a project that borrows from classic country music, newer acoustic and electric sounds, and the intricate standards from the golden age of jazz. The result is strikingly original, at once both playful and poignant. Bauman and Benedetti have created a blend of American music that is sometimes quick picking, sometimes blue, and always entertaining.
Nolan Lunsford is an NYC local singer songwriter by way of Oregon. Playing classic country music alongside original tunes that remain rooted in classic country sounds. Backed by a rotating cast of NYC’s favorite country players, Nolan and his Wholesome New York Cowboys will have you dancing, laughing, crying and maybe even singing along.
The City Slicks hail from all the way up Metropolitan Ave in Ridgewood, Queens. Nick and Alex Altanian are native Queens kids, brothers, and country music lovers bringing their own flavor of NYC twang to the stage with a rambunctious four-piece band featuring Mike Majchrowski (lead guitar) and Chris Marciniak (bass). Playing a combination of covers from their favorite country artists and originals inspired by the streets of NYC, the City Slicks always aim to get folks out onto the dance floor and having a great time.
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Experience the swampy, twangy, deep-fried country-rock stylings of these New York City rock n' rollers. With roots in Texas, the Carolinas, and the Motor City, the Whiskey Biscuits will have you two-steppin’ to classic country one minute and screaming along to heartland rock anthems the next. Picture Merle Haggard, Dwight Yoakam, Warren Zevon, and Tom Petty sat around a card game in a dusty old honky-tonk
The Slide Stops are a Brooklyn based honky-tonk band influenced by the music of Hank Williams, Bob Wills and the Carter Family. Their sets run the gamut of country standards and original songs that will make you dance and cry!
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The 41 players is a group that was formed by John Deley in 2010 because of his love for the music and cultural heritage of New Orleans. He asked drummer Ethan Eubanks to join him in the band and over several years and many gigs, they became co-leaders of the musical collective that play the music of New Orleans from Louis Armstrong to Dr John, and everything else in between. The group got it's name from Pier 41 which is at the end of Dikeman Street in Red Hook, Brooklyn where John Deley lives, and where the 41 players had their first Monday night residency at the now gone and beloved bar “Bait and Tackle”.
11 years strong at Skinny Dennis, the Friday night rock-n-roll party with The National Reserve is the place to be!
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Lemonade Stand Band is an oldies classic country cover band based in Brooklyn. Led by Rachel Sharp, the artist and singer/songwriter known as ‘Lemony’ (@lemonysnicket911) online, Lemonade Stand Band met at Countryoke and now can be found boot scootin’ through the city covering all the greats. Think Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Kitty Wells, Terry Allen, Emmylou Harris and more.
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Brian Hurd is an American blues singer, songwriter, harmonica player and guitarist originally from St. Louis, Missouri and currently residing in New York City. Over the last decade he’s made a name for himself as the frontman and namesake behind Brooklyns infamous Rhythm & Blues keepers of the flame, Daddy Long Legs. Their latest album “Lowdown Ways” (YepRoc2019) reached #4 on the Billboard Blues charts and received 5 stars from Rolling Stone magazine. Songs from the album were also featured on NPR with regular airplay on the BBC reaching as high as #10 on the UK’s top 40 Americana charts. They have toured Europe, Canada and USA extensively and Brian has recently become a faculty member at Centrum’s acoustic blues seminar in Port Townsend, teaching harmonica alongside some of the countries top traditional blues artists.
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