Thanks Bellingham!

Hello Friends, and a big thank you to all who came out to the Green Frog for Lucas' benefit show. Let's keep him in our thoughts and prayers while his doctor freezes the living shit out of that tumor! For real.
This Saturday, April 14th at the Blue Horse Gallery is a show we were going to play before Lucas knew he was going to New York. Our friends Whiskey Puppy from Portland are playing. Also, The Mighty Ghosts of Heaven from Portland too... actually the original incarnation of this band was Bellingham through and through. Since Luke is out of town, Devin will be playing a solo set as Nobocaster. 7pm, $8..
April 27th we'll be back at the Green Frog, doing our thing at the best damn bar around.
April 29th you can find us on the lawn in Fairhaven for the annual Dirty Dan Days. Lucas will probably win the cupcake in the beard fish throw contest again. We play at 2:30 in the afternoon... and it's Free!

Jam.

2 Seattle Shows!

Hey now.. We're comin' down to Seattle for a couple shows, and we are stoked! First is Friday, Feb 24th at the Owl 'n' Thistle. Also there will be The Crow Quill Night Owls! We will likely all play with each other through the night and get very sweaty. The next night we'll be playing a free show at Cafe Racer. This time we'll be joined by Seattle's own Nettle Honey! So if you're anywhere near the Seattle area.. you best come on out and say hello.

Winter Stompin!

Hey friends..

We've been having a great winter so far. We were recently down in Portland for the Old Time Music Gathering. Phew.. good times were had, late nights, monster jams, subdued jams, biscuits and gravy, square dancing.. all the good stuff that we could hope for. Coming right up is the Winter Stomp! It's a first-time event in Mt Vernon, at the beautiful Lincoln Theater. We'll be playing along with Skagit county favorites - Smokewagon, and Portland's own Foghorn Stringband. This happens February 4th. Then February 10th and 11th in Bellingham, we'll be performing with The Provocateurs. They are a local burlesque troupe with fun, sexy dances, and great music! (ahem) This is a Valentines weekend event and is happening at The Radio Museum.

We hope to see you soon!

Happy Fall!

Hello friends..

We're starting to set up a few shows after a hiatus due in part to busted thumbs and in part to busy lives. Look for more to come this fall/winter including some NW shows with our pals the Crow Quill Night Owls, and if we can get it together.. Lonesome Shack. In the meantime we'll be pressin' cider, bakin' bread, teachin' the kids, and gettin' wet in the rain! Also The Shadies (Lucas Hicks, Reeb Willms, Jenny Lara, Andy Rick, and sometimes Devin Champlin and others) play every Tuesday in Bellingham at The Honeymoon. Drink some mead, listen to some oldtime country. Jam!

Wednesdays in May at The Ridge

Yes folks, we are bringing back a weekly show in Bellingham for a bit. The Ridge is a nice small room with tasty local wine. Come drink, dance, listen, make out in the corner, or just stop by and say hi.. we'll be there.

The Ridge Wine Bar, 1017 N State St, Bham

Tuesday, April 26, Bellingham!

We're playin this very night at the Cabin. Last minute show. Last minute warning. Free show! 9pm! JAM!

Subdued Stringband Jamboree...

Well folks.. I was just sitting here, thinking on some of the good times I've had.. and let me tell you, I've had my share.. and I thought about the Subdued Stringband Jamboree. It's hands down my favorite festival all year. Perhaps I'm biased as I've been on the stage building crew the last 6 years, played on one or both of the stages every year I've been there, and it's a field full of some of my favorite people camping out having fun. But no matter where you come from, you can't deny the good times to be had at the Jamboree. The basic rundown: Two stages, bands alternate between the two throughout the day and into the evening, a big field and some shade trees to enjoy the music or dance, scattered jams happen all around, a ukulele workshop in the morning, a few food vendors, lots of smiles, antique logging equipment to gawk at, the sun goes down, the last band on stage gives it their all, you find yourself at a campfire with a guitar in your hands, the bottle is passed, the banjo plucks on, if you are the light sleeper type you head to quiet camp for some rest, or maybe you play songs with old friends and new friends til the sun comes up, you pass festival organizer Robert Sarazin Blake on your way to your tent, he bids you goodnight as he sings some old song into the crisp morning air... wake up and repeat.

The Subdued Stringband Jamboree happens August 12th and 13th, 2011.

Go here for more info - www.stringbandjamboree.com