THE GRASS MOUNTAIN HOBOS
The Hobos are of another time. A time when pleasure usurped profession; when live music provided the soundtrack for excess; this period they bring to life on stages across Canada. With a stage show that harkens back to the days of the travelling salesman, The Hobos are the cure-all elixir for those requiring entertainment. Their brand of music is authentic and complex, mixing equal parts of the carnival, farm, tavern and circus. Two acoustic guitars, a banjo, mandolin, doghouse bass and a fiddle create the unique backdrop over which the 6 vocalists paint malevolent yet harmonious works of art. Their music drives and swings while they stomp - the crowd smiles and joins in.
This past month started off with the Grass Mountain Hobos driving home from playing a number of shows at Mariposa Folk Festival, in Ontario followed by an appearance on Live! with Regis and Kelly as the house band on Tuesday, July 13th. The same day that they played on Live! with Regis and Kelly the Hobos hopped on a plane and crossed the ocean. A swing, bluegrass, blues, and folk infusion The Grass Mountain Hobos will be playing at a number of clubs and festivals across the UK from July 15th to August 2nd. Following the UK dates upcoming touring highlights for the Grass Mountain Hobos include performances at 25th anniversary of Lunenburg Folk Festival and a tour of the US Eastern Seaboard.
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