MoondogsGypsyBluesBand
Blues/Acoustic/Roots Duo
MoondogGypsyBluesBand are a two piece original blues band, developing their sound from the masters of old & new, such as Lightnin Hopkins, Tom Waits, and Bo Diddley. Frontman Moondog uses a variety of guitars including slide and resonators, along with harp to complement his authentic, growling vocal. The rhythm is provided by Kate La Jam playing stand-up drum kit, cajone & percussion. So what makes MGBB rise above being just another blues band? Simply put, MoondogGypsyBluesBand has a stage presence that's raw, unedited MOJO. Their signature is simple yet strong drum rhythms supporting Moondog's gutsy guitar and vocals. Its blues with fangs, black hats ,old suede shoes, and a kick of cabaret for eye-candy. Original, traditional and modern blues synthesized into a sound that gets you dancing and howling at the moon. "blues is life .... such is blues"
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| Set list |
| Huge...see web site www.moondogsblues.com links... |
| Influences |
| Moondogs inspiration comes from contemporary musicians like Neil Young and Tom Waits, "who showed me I could be true to the music I felt while surrounded by commercialism & the peer pressure to be otherwise. Lightning Hopkins connected me to the blues in a real human way that touched this white boy like nothing from my own culture could do. Its where I fit into this world" |
| Gig Highlights |
Cairns Blues Festival...The Shrubbery in Mission Beach...
The Tanks Unplugged...Railway Hotel....
North Queensland loves their blues... |
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