Artist description Boston-based band since '92, inde rock, no depression sound with male/female vocal harmonies, good songwriting and traditional instrumentation

Music Style Rock, Americana

Musical Influences Gram Parsons, The Byrds, indie rock

Similar Artists The Byrds, Gram Parsons, NRBQ

Artist History Formed after Chupa became Helium and singer/guitarist/songwriter Jason Hatfield relocated to Portland, Oregon.

Group Members On forthcoming "Songs for Betty" CD (June release):Jason Hatfield - guitar, vocalsJimmy Ryan - mandolinJerome Deupree - drumsBrian Dunton - bass, keyboardsMichael Leahy - guitarDuke Levine - guitarTim Obetz - pedal steelTim Kelly - dobro, lap steelMeredith Cooper - violinPete Fitzpatrick - banjoJon Skibic - guitarJuliana Hatfield, Mary Ellen Leahy, Chris Toppin, Hilken Mancini, Seana Carmody - harmony vocals

Instruments acoustic and electric guitars, dobro, lap steel, pedal steel, mandolin, bass, drums, violin, banjo, vocals, organ, piano

Albums 1992 - "Mendicant" Dirt Records

Press Reviews No Depression magazine liked the band's previous release, 'Transamber" and Dirty Linen magazine called that record 'one of the best records of 1998." The Boston Phoenix also has liked the band for years.

Location Boston, MA - USA

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