Artist description willie bernstein creates twisted and fun songs with traditional instruments and sensibilities.The melodies are enjoyably off kilter and enhanced by three and four part vocal harmonies. Banjos, guitars, and mandolins interweave to form a dense but not overwhelming framework. The music is propelled by driving cello and guitaron, and punctuated with bursts of clanking kitchenware, melodicas, and kazoos.

Music Style electric neo-traditional

Musical Influences bulgerian, blues, bluegrass, jazz, pop, and West Side Story

Similar Artists Tom Waits, the Beatles, Captain Beefheart, Bill Monroe's evil twin, and ABBA

Artist History willie bernstein was founded by Brian and Carrington in 1996. Tim, who played with Brian in the group the Cowpokes, joined a year later. Mike joined on percussion soon after.The band tours New England and the New York metro area. They play regularly in the Boston area.

Group Members Brian King, Carrington Rhodes, Mike Stark, and Timothy Baldanzi

Instruments Pots & Pans, Cello, Guitaron, Banjo, Melodica, Mandolin, Kazoo, Guitars, Piano

Albums Bug Jam, Slug Bar

Location Somerville, MA - USA

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