backbacon Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 My good friends of the acoustic duo 'Madgrass' are thrilled to be playing the Saturday (Feb. 3) of the upcoming Groundhog Fest. Anyone attending should make a point to check them out! Here is a little info about them: [color:green]Madgrass Madgrass' music has its roots embedded in the rich musical soil of the Hidden Hills in the deep south of Canada. Drawing on the sounds of Bill Monroe, Jerry Garcia, John Hartford, John Prine and Neil Young among others, Madgrass has developed a unique bluegrass sound. A sound that compliments their heady mix of Madgrass originals and re-worked covers. Nate (guitar/vocals) and Boss (mandolin/guitar/vocals) were both born in Chatham, ON but, from there, went on their own musical journeys. Boss moved down to Georgia where his grass turned blue and he formed the bands Mandocoustic and Dillon's House Band. Nate's journey found him playing in various outfits around Southwestern Ontario, notably Southwest Dirt. It wasn't until this past summer that their musical journeys came to a head when they found themselves trading licks between the flames of a friend's campfire and Madgrass was born. Between them they have had a song played regularly on the radio, shared the stage with George Strait and jammed with such notables as Jeff Austin (YMSB), The Rev. Jeff Mosier and Blueground Undergrass, and Shanty Grove. Madgrass recently made their debut in those same Hidden Hills where their musical roots began. They hope this to be their first steps in a long musical journey filled with many similar experiences - smiling faces, dancing bodies and the music they love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 i like what i read...lookin forward to this! hope to make err Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blurry Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 (edited) It's really nice to finally have some bluegrass at one of these festies! I've been hoping for some since Ghostown first took shape! Kudos to the organizers!!Really looking forward to this. Really looking forward to the whole weekend! Edited January 15, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark tonin Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Really looking forward to this. Really looking forward to the whole weekend!Really looking forward to seeing you Babsy ... it's been too long!I'm liking the looks of this Madgrass duo ... a very nice fit with the rest of the bands I think.I hope that you can make it Baj!Peace, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 gotta love the grass, that's for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Are they siamese twins? They're fucked up lookin' thats for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blurry Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 (edited) Are they siamese twins? quote]No, but I do believe they are black & white in real life.*edit* - Mark, I very much look forward to meeting up as well! Edited January 18, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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