Artist description The band is best described by a summary of the content of the latest album. The songs on the first record, "Contempt" (which is sampled here), are about prison beatings, 19th century ditch diggers, public transportation in minor American cities, sleep deprivation, the drunk tank, gambling debts, shipwrecks, cigarettes, and the universal truth of rejection. It's basically me playing guitar, tin whistle, harmonica, and harmonizing with myself. Joe Lima came in and added some inspiring mandolin. The CD was masterfully engineered by Jeff Forrest down in El Cajon, California - he helped keep the whole thing interesting.

Music Style Glen Campbell meets Ted Hawkins having a drink with Arlo Guthrie who is listening to J.J. Cale.

Musical Influences Shane MacGowan

Similar Artists Lyle Lovette, Don McLean, Whiskeytown, Glen Campbell, Shane MacGowan, Nick Drake, the Bumble Heads, No Depression, etc.

Artist History As long as the hi-ways and back alleys of this country - from Hollywood to New Orleans and New York to Reno.

Group Members Pat Gorman, Joe Lima (mandolin), Jeff Forrest (recording engineer), John Lambden (fiddle), Jerry Rig (bass on "Contempt"), Rob Altomare (four string banjo), Dave Coats (drums on "Contempt"), Oscar Simmons (Handclaps on "Contempt"), Dave Bauer (drums), Dana Decker (upright bass), Bruce (soussaphone)

Instruments voice, guitars, tin whistle, harmonica, mandolin, (bass and drums)

Albums Contempt

Press Reviews generally good

Additional Info none

Location Beverly Hills, California - USA

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