Artist description We call it "alternafolk" -- folk music utilizing humor, eclectic mixes of instrumentaion, and some distinct musical structures in terms of chords, arrangements, and time signatures. We write songs about a variety of odd topics, and generally try to shy away from the trite, overused topics of modern music (pretend that doesn't sound as pretentious as it does.)

Music Style Electric and upright basses, violin, viola, percussion, accordion, acoustic guitars, keyboard, harmonica, and 2-to-4-part harmonies.

Musical Influences "Weird Al" Yankovic, R.E.M., They Might Be Giants, hundreds of others

Similar Artists They Might Be Giants, R.E.M., "Weird Al" Yankovic, Bela Fleck, Barenaked Ladies, Phish, Elliot Smith

Artist History September 1996 to present

Group Members Tim Cichan, Nevin Dawson, Jamie Howe, Andy Wagner, Thom Woodley

Instruments listed in description

Albums Pastor of Muppets (1999), Mainstream Mayhem (2000)

Press Reviews http://listen.to/hmmob

Location State College, PA - USA

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