Artist description Four piece rock band that worships the Beatles and happens to occasionally play folk rock. Original songs written by frontman Stuart McNair vary from sappy ballads, punk rock energy, and banjo pickin' just because.

Music Style Rock, Folk Rock, Humor, Southern Accordion Gypsy Bluegrass.

Musical Influences the Beatles (of course), Tom Waits, Talking Heads, Bruce Springsteen, Tenacious D.

Similar Artists Jonathan Richman, Billy Joel, John Hiatt, Paul Westerburg, Barenaked Ladies, Wayne Fontana & the Mindbenders

Artist History Stuart McNair, former member of Vegas Records recording artists PAIN, formed Stuart McNair and the Social Tambourine in summer '99. First album released shortly thereafter.

Group Members Stu- guitars, vocals, accordion, trumpet, keys; John Woolf- bass, harmonica ("mouth organ"), trombone; Trey McClure- guitars, mandolin, etc; Lee Harrison- drums, guitar, steel guitar

Instruments guitars: acoustic, electric, steel, dobro; bass: acoustic, electric; mandolin, trumpet, trombone, piano, rhodes piano, mellotron, flute, cello, jew's harp

Albums I Can't See Over The Accordion (released January, 2000)

Press Reviews Featured Artist - "The Strip" magazine, Tuscaloosa AL

Location Tuscaloosa, AL - USA

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