Mardis Gras at the Funkey Monkey
Tom Riley on Steel Guitar Steppin' Out with the Blues
Tom Riley, Lindsey Clarke, Marta, Grant, Doug Clarke
photo by Deb Francois photo by Emily Soulier
Vintage Country Swing
WHAT'S NEW ------ MOONSHINERS Saturday, June 20 at SCRUPLES in Waterbury. 649 Watertown Ave. (203.754.8089) From 9:30 PM to 1:30 AM. Come on down to this new venue and rock out with the Moonshiners.
Rosin the Bow- We will be back at Nutmeg TV in September to film six more shows. We need an audience! We film on Wednesday nights at Nutmeg TV in Plainville. (We'll get the dates in mid August.) If you would like to watch the filming and learn more about TV or just relax and enjoy the show live, e-mail us and let us know! marta@rosinthebow.com
MP3's! Tell us what you think- we are moving into Western Swing and
blues. We won't leave our Irish roots, but Swing is so much fun to play!
Whiskey Before Breakfast instrumental
I Wish They'd Do It Now vocal
We started
Rosin the Bow to share the traditional music experience with our audience. We both love the irreverent styles of the early blues and western bands. The comment we hear most from our fans is something like, "You guys sure are having fun up there." As we progress into different genre we try to find ways to make a song our own. We blend older styles into a new sound - Swinging-country-blues. We use an informal format with plenty of room for jokes and ad-libs, and we keep the show moving at a brisk pace. We want to give our audience the kind of show we would enjoy paying to see.The
Rosin the Bow band members are: Grant Day- banjo and vocals, Marta Day- fiddle and vocals, Ron Francois on bass, Marty Brennan on guitar, Tom Riley on steel guitar, and many friends who help fill out the sound.Currently, we are performing at coffee houses and festivals all over Ct. We finished taping six shows for the Nutmeg TV Cable Network and they are being shown right now. Our goal is to expand our fan base and play venues in all of New England.
We don't need no stinkin' artist's statement. We are a honky tonk, hard drivin' bluegrass band with classic country and old time rock and roll added to the jam. Led by blues legend Marty Brennan, we play monthly at the Brass Tacs Tavern in Waterbury and anywhere else that will have us. On bass we have Lonesome Louie Audette, on mandolin and vocals we hijacked Possum Pozzi from Shoregrass (check out www.shoregrass.com), we got Happy Day pickin' banjo and Marta sawin' the fiddle. We ain't polished, but we drive a hard honky-tonk sound. Ya Like Lefty Frizzell or early Merle Haggard? Check out the Moonshiners! Our motto is: "the more you drink, the better we sound". We might come up with a demo if ya ask us- better yet, come on down to the Brass Tacs for happy hour. Park yer Harley outside, toss down a coupla brewskys, play a game of pool, eat some of Toni's sausage and peppers, dance with the ladies or gents and enjoy the Moonshiners!
Old Stone Church- Blue Grass Festival and Auction, May 2008 "The Moonshiners ROCKED, their energy lit up the room." Stephanie Kilburn, entertainment organizer.
Black Rock Tavern, Thomaston Ct. St Patrick's Day 2008 "Thank you for making the second St. Patty's Day at the Black Rock Tavern so special. Let's make this an annual thing. Jayne, Red, and Flip and all of our customers"
Funky Monkey Cafe and Gallery, February 2008 "Aren't these guys great? owner Tracy Burill
Willimantic Third Thursday Street Fest, June 2007 "Thank you very much for adding you talents to this month's 3rd Thursday Street Fest. The fest is truly a collaborative effort- and your contributions increased everyone's enjoyment of the evening. We all greatly appreciate your participation." Paul Doyle, festival organizer
Orange Historical Society, May 2007 "Just a note to thank you for livening up our annual dinner. I was not familiar with the songs of the early 20th C and really enjoyed the melodies. They were toe-tapping. Your rendition of Danny Boy was unusual and very beautiful. You both are very fortunate to be blessed with unusual talent. We appreciated your sharing with us. Regards, Phyllis Gwatkin"
Electronic mail address
marta@rosinthebow.com
Web address
http://rosinthebow.com
Office phone
203-272-5910
Rosin the Bow is a Cheshire Ct. based band founded by Grant and Marta Day. As a duo we have evolved from traditional Celtic, into Bluegrass, into Western Swing, and traditional Blues. We agree, that as a band we want to keep our sound fresh and just a little bit different. Change is good! In our radio show we try to incorporate the irreverent style of the early blues and swing bands yet make these old songs sound fresh and new. Since many of our songs haven't been played since the thirties, it is a challenge to bring good songs back into the spotlight.
Rosin the Bow uses voice, fiddle, banjo, and guitar, as our principle instruments. We also add mandolin, bass and anything else that helps a tune to come alive. Marta Day is a classically trained fiddler who learned the Irish style from her family. Grant Day is an award winning banjo player. With the help of a talented group of friends, we keep the Rosin the Bow sound fresh and ever-changing.
Katrina Update
The Gulf Coast will be rebuilding for a long time and the folks there still need your
help. Tipitina's Foundation is looking for donations to keep the
music programs in the New Orleans City Schools open.
http://www.tipitinasfoundation.org The Tipitina's Foundation Mission:
The Tipitina's Foundation a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has worked
diligently to uplift the music community of New Orleans. After Hurricane Katrina
devastated the city, the Foundation responded by rebuilding New Orleans' music
culture. Initially, the Foundation addressed the immediate needs of our exiled
musicians and allowed them to carry on with their lives. Now the foundation is
using the legendary music club, Tipitina's Uptown, as the center of its relief
efforts by hosting a newly-opened Music Co-op Office that allows musicians to
conduct their business activities during the daytime, free legal and accounting
seminars, free music lessons for music students, regular Master Seminars, and
help with housing information. An important aspect of the rebuilding process has
involved finding replacement instruments for both professionals and music
students alike. So far the foundation has given away over $500,000 of new
instruments. Through these efforts, the Tipitina's Foundation is saving the
musical traditions of New Orleans.
http://www.lcms.org has a link to the LDR group we volunteer for and ideas how you can help. The rebuilding is slow and right now, middle class folks are the ones who need the help the most. They don't ask for a hand-out, just a helping hand.
Our second CD, Faire Play, is dedicated to our love of Renaissance Faires. A day at faire is a day enjoying the Renaissance era as it should have been. All of our songs have their roots in the Medieval or Renaissance periods, but we have used tunes or words to allow today's audiences to understand and enjoy them.
Faire Play
Gr8Day
Gr8Day and Faire Play, are available at all shows and by email. ($10) You can hear parts of our CD by clicking the blue songs. Please send us mail to order CD's. Sorry, we can't take orders for CD's at this site yet, but we're working on it. Do let us know what you think! Please email your comments and suggestions to us. To schedule performances, email us or call us at 203-272-5910.
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