JUGTOWN PIRATES:
The Jugtown Pirates are a psychedelic rock/bluegrass band which they label as "SAN FRAN-PSYCHO GRASS" reigning out of San Francisco, CA. They consist of four core members and are typically accompanied by one or more of a long list of very skillful and talented special guests. They bring a fully energetic sound to each and every show, always with new twists and daring adventures amidst their flood of euphonic endeavors! Although they have been concentrating most of their performances in and around the Bay Area, they are prepared to set sail along the long concrete sea spanning the West Coast and beyond.
THE GRATEFUL BLUEGRASS BOYS:
- Aaron Redner, Erik Yates and Bryan Horne of Hot Buttered Rum String Band
- David Thom (David Thom Bluegrass Band
- Ben Jacobs - (Poor Man's Whiskey, Jug Town Pirates, Rusty Stringfield)
RUSTY STRINGFIELD:
Born in San Francisco’s mission district, Rusty Stringfield is a four-piece acoustic sound machine that has been rocking audiences and turning heads since forming in late 2010. With their unique blend of traditional and contemporary music, Rusty Stringfield represents the uninhibited desire to create sounds and emotions that that can be both ear candy and foot stomping. Known for their high-energy bluegrass renditions of an eclectic array of artists, the band has set out on a mission to create a unique experience for its listeners both sonically and visually.
The four-man collaboration that is Rusty Stringfield was inspired in part by the Wednesday night “Sycamore Jams” that took place in the mission district in 2011-2012. It was at those gatherings that Russell Ives (Mandolin, Vocals), Matt Lauer (Guitar, Vocals), Ben Jacobs (Accordion, Vocals), and Rusty Simon (Bass, Vocals) realized they were on to something. The culmination of their collective vision is a world-class musical ensemble with smooth vocals and soaring harmonies accentuated with rollicking guitar, tasty mandolin, rootsy accordion, and thumping upright bass.
Rusty Stringfield has become one of the most versatile acoustic bands on the scene, with the ability to pull off the bluegrass standards of yesteryear and the acoustic adaptations of some of rocks most classic tracks. These are the perfect complement to a repertoire also filled with original compositions that can feel like finding a surprise on an otherwise familiar path.
With the July 2013 release of their first album (eponymously titled), Rusty Stringfield wants you to take a listen, and decide for yourself. Yee-Ha!