The Sluetown Strutters (NOLA)/Squirrel Butter/Ben and Joe
Sun, Jul 24, 2016 at 7:30pm
Doors open at 6:30pm
Tickets: $10
The Sluetown Strutters (NOLA)
Nick - Guitar, Banjo, Vocals
Devin - Banjo, Mandolin, Vocals
Steve - Guitar, Vocals
George - Fiddle, Vocals
Rc - Washboard
Bob - Tuba, Upright Bass
Squirrel Butter performs traditional and original music influenced by Appalachian, early country, jug band, and blues artists from the late 1800’s through 1950’s. Recently featured on A Prairie Home Companion, Squirrel Butter is pleased to announce the arrival of their new album, Chestnuts!
Ben and Joe have been playing together for almost 5 years, the last 3 of which sent them to the Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival, learning at the feet of the elders of the acoustic blues tradition. They found an affinity in the many branches that tied into the blues and created this duo as a way to explore these branches. Their musical kinship and sense of joy in interpreting this music is evident and was the basis of an invitation Dom Flemons (formerly of the Carolina Chocolate Drops) to tour and record for his album Prospect Hill.
Please note: Tickets do not guarantee seating during shows at the Royal Room. For sold out shows standing room may be the only available space. Please come early to ensure you get a table. Reservations can be made for those who are coming for dinner as well as the show. The Royal Room is All Ages until 10pm.
