Artist description Unusual, weird, ethnic, worldbeat, shades of David Byrne and Frank Zappa.....all this from a mysterious woman in pop music named Lucy Mongrel. You will hear African, Cuban, Brazilian and Spanish rhythms filter through the music of Lucy which she chooses to call Mongrel Music. Come on, hang over the musical ledge and howl to the weird tunes by the full moon.

Music Style Alternative/World

Musical Influences David Byrne, Frank Zappa

Similar Artists Frank Zappa meets The Talking Heads

Artist History The members of the group have long musical histories appearing with such notables as Elton John, Tina Turner The Rolling Stones Nils Lofgren and Duke Ellington. Collectively, they have been the recipients or nomiated for over thirty musical awards.

Group Members Kate Hart, Steve Peterson, Kathi McDonald, Nick Vigarino, Dan McInerney and lots more!

Instruments Diverse vocal sounds of Lucy Mongrel. Each track takes on her multi-personality vocal on the original songs. Middle Eastern meets banjos, Cuban rhythms meet Country, Blues meets Thrown Lumber, Whispered Voices meet Spanish Melodies and a Children's song takes on a Zappaesque flavor.

Albums Lucy Mongrel

Press Reviews "I can’t play ‘Max the Circus Cat’ at home ‘cause it scares the shit out of my dog."……John Westery, A&R, Virgin Records"Got the CD….I think it’s swell…….the other people around here too. Hmmmm, wonder what that tells me about our staff."……Barking Frog Music"I listened to Lucy Mongrel and it knocked me out! What a daring change of pace. This album needs to get out to the world. ‘Who’s Been Sleeping In My Bed’ oddly reminds me of the theme song to an obscure spaghetti western called MANAJA, scored by the elusive and weird De Angelis Brothers.…….Robert C. Cumbow, Author"I played ‘Max the Circus Cat’ for Max. He hid under the couch"……Lorian Hemingway, Author"FEMMUSIC will have Letters from the Editor. On one I would like to use Lucy Mongrel CD as an example…….have you scheduled any Mongrel music shows in Seattle? You may have given me a giant reason to visit."........Alex Tietz, Editor in Chief, FEMMUSIC"This CD rings Byrnesque through and through lyrically, melodically and rhythmically, and yet it is fresh, imaginative and daring. The musicianship is extraordinary! The lyrics are thoughtful, expressive and humorous at times……..it’s like Frank Zappa or David Byrne on the estrogen patch. I don’t know where to begin to describe the bold rhythms and percussion masterfully executed by Steve Peterson. He throws lumber like the Tito Puente of the lumberyard…the Paul Bunyan of Rhythm….the northwest meets the Bayou…..superb!……..Liz Smith, TheNightGuide.com"Annoying"…….Ian Bruce, 432 Miles Promotions"What kind of music is this anyway?"………President of well-known record company"…..as for ‘Livin’ the Blues’, all I can say is what??? This album is very over the top! I don’t understand where you were leading to with this one but I guess it’s better to just listen sometimes and not think. I don’t know which was more hilarious the album or the bio??"…………….International Marketing Group"Well this is sure a diversion from what we usually get…..you’re right in the comparison with David Byrnes…..all of us around are reminded of Laurie Anderson…….the talent is evident, but I don’t know of one British label that would take something like this"….……Rackport RecordsI found it pretty exciting"………VodkaSonic/Didier Navez"The concept is quite unusual, the songs are very original, and Steve Peterson’s production and musicianship is of an excellent standard……..We’ll be including "Freedom" on our June promotional compilation, which we’ll be bringing to the attention of some of the world’s major record companies"……RGM International Music Group, Ireland"We thought like most people that it is very interesting, really like the drum beats and music but it is finding a niche for it."……….Riviera Publishing"It’s definitely some peculiar music!……..SolarArts"….good songs. However, after considerable reviewing, we don’t feel they would be hits in today’s market."………Don Smith, M.P.G.K.C."Wow, I really liked your music. It does not suck, well, too terribly. I love the grooves/percussion and the lyrics are interesting. I like it. I like it a lot"……….Riopop.com"Wow - what can I say!! Thank you for sending your Cd, it was veryenjoyable. You're definitely flying the Frank Zappa banner and that's a goodthing. I'm currently working on a television production that requires allkinds of ancillary music and yours may just fit at some time in the future.Again, many thanks"...Alan Shipston"I do intend to play the rest of the album throughout the grand scheme ofthings. Lucy should be famous. If you see her, tell her I saidthat"........JBV.Jr, Indieport.com"This week we get eclectic..big eclectic! We begin with the amazing soundsof Lucy Mongrel".......Lord Litters Radio Show"OK..I listened to your CD. Why would people even take dangerous drugs when there is music like this? Very cool..Lucy is an extremely artistic-talented person..The words/images are unique and engaging.. I like the percussion elements; it is always off the beaten path but works (draws you into the music) and the sonics of the CD are very well balanced.....D Christ7 Music, www.zillionguitars.com""So this wonderful wacky little girl, Lucy Mongrel came to my houseyesterday and took over the CD player. She is such a dee-lightful littleimp!!!! What a grandly conceived and executed, fanciful, clever,intelligent girl she is! ... We loved the diversity and melding of world melodies-styles-tributes mixed with Lucy's quirky vocals and lyrics. ..." ....Duffy Bishop, Burnside Records   “All together, it's different, it's diverse, it's Art!  Some get it and some don't, but don't stop creating and thinking for yourselves or else we'll turn into what the leaders of this world want us to be.”......KindWebThis experimentation is bold, powerful and provocative. Joerecords.com, one of the best new indie labels, must be complimented for the signing of Lucy Mongrel.".....Alex Teitz, FEMMUSIC*Well, what can I say? Lucy Mongrel for President! ......... thoroughly enjoyed the album. .... Lucy Mongrel will be going in my own personal collection whatever! Superb album......Mick Magic, United World Underground

Location Seattle, Washington - USA

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