Artist description Since its inception in 1999, the Lobsterboy Quintet has dedicated itself to exploring 20th century American music and adding its unique voice to this art form. Drawing on early Jazz, Ragtime, and other distinctly American musics, the group presents material that is both alive in spirit and rooted in history. Taking their cue from innovators such as Berlin, Ellington, and Mingus, the Lobsterboy Quintet relates tales of mystery, love, and death through their original compositions and musical performances.

Music Style Old time Jazz, Blues, Ragtime

Musical Influences Oldtime Jazz, pre-40s Blues, Ragtime, Tin Pan Alley, lots of other stuff

Similar Artists Duke Ellington, Al Jolson, Irving Berlin, Jimmy Blanton, Scott Joplin, Fats Waller, Kitty Wells, Jelly Roll Morton, Brian Wilson, Charles Mingus, Loretta Lynn

Artist History The Lobsterboy Quintet has played over one hundred live shows since its inception; events and venues include music festivals, restaurants, retirement communities, television and radio shows, nightclubs, and benefit concerts. They were twice featured in the "Best Bets" section of the NC Triangle's Independent Weekly, organized The Lobsterboy Jamboree (a festival celebrating American music), and served as Entertainment Coordinators for the 2000 Redbud Festival in their hometown of Saxapahaw, NC. Here are some of the venues and events where the group performed: Michael Jordan's 23, Cat's Cradle, "Live at the Cave" TV show, Borders Books, Duke University International Festival, Carolina Meadows, The Jefferson Inn, The Forest Theatre Festival, "Topsoil": Duke University Radio Show, Carrboro's Fete de la Musique, The Redbud Festival. Please feel free to contact us to schedule a performance.

Group Members Bob Huber: Guitar, Tenor Banjo, Ukulele, Vocal; Kristen Lane Huber: Lead and Backing Vocal; Anthony Lener: Upright Bass, Vocal; Nathan Logan: Percussion; Michael Spencer: Piano, Vocal; Alex Stein: Tenor Sax, Clarinet

Instruments Clarinet, Drums and Percussion, Guitar, Piano, Tenor Banjo, Tenor Sax, Ukulele, Upright Bass, Vocals

Albums Player Piano, A Sinner Like Me, An Evening at the Chicken Shack

Press Reviews "With their unusual take on the traditional,the Lobsterboy Quintet spans the gap between bands like the (Squirrel Nut) Zippers and the Chicken Wire Gang" "They evoke the nighttime mood of the circus train of yesteryear, slightly menacing, masquerading under the musical greasepaint-smile of the leering clowns." Low-Cal Music, Triangle Citysearch, March 2000

Additional Info Sheet Music, Online "Houdini" Trivia Game

Location Saxapahaw, NC - USA

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