Trigger Hippy, Snarky Pupppy, and Shovels & Rope 2/19/14

Our mission is simple. Every week, we feature 3 bands that matter. Enjoy. 

February 19, 2014
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 Snarky Puppy 

 

Snarky Puppy is nothing if not precise.  We are huge fans of improvisational jam bands like Umphrey's McGee who weave jazz elements into original rock songs and covers together and you're never quite sure where they're going to go, but there's something to be said about a tight, precise sound like Snarky Puppy brings.  Fusing jazzy horns and lead by their bassist, their primarily instrumental songs are so crisp it's hard to believe you're seeing them perform live.   Often accompanied by soulful guest singers, not only do they have one of the greatest band names in recent years, they are really great to hear.  Have some iced tea or something before they play so your ears are in prime condition to process their complex and shall we say...precise, music.

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Website: http://www.gogolbordello.com/
Selected YouTube Videos:

• Binky (live): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ99OMlI5cg
• Young Stuff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pYHLfKqHL4
• Free Your Dreams: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7qMu_9v4P4

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/snarkypuppy
Website & Tour Dates: http://custom.bandframe.com/snarkypuppy/

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 Shovels & Rope  

This is likely the first husband and wife duo we've featured on 3Bands.com.  Shovels & Rope hail from the low country of Charleston, SC, one of America's iconic towns.  Their edgy folky harmonies and clever lyrics make them an act not to miss.

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Selected YouTube Videos:

• Live in a van - Hells Bells http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-BB31-TwPA&list=PLA5D2B19558181306
• Birmingham (Music Video): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue9lsHpGKd4
• Gasonline (YouTube mix): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydU2j_MZg3c&list=RDu1XMhdAGDgc

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/shovelsandrope                   
Website & Tour Dates:  http://www.shovelsandrope.com/
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  Trigger Hippy 

Trigger Hippy is a throwback to the era of the true supergroups. Made up of the incomparable Joan Osborne on lyrics (pipes like you can't believe), and Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman, with Jackie Greene, Tom Bukovac, and Nick Gorvik, they describe themselves as a powerful, soul-infused rock and roll band and that sums it up nicely.  Joan has sung with a virtual who's who of the most influential bands of the last 20 years, (her cover of the Stone's Gimme Shelter which seemed to be a spontaneous reaction to the skies opening up and pouring on the fans during the closing night at Bonnaroo with the Grateful Dead's Phil Lesch's band several years ago ranks among the most legendary peformances ever). 
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Website: http://triggerhippy.net/
Selected YouTube Videos:

• Pocahontas (Live):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k15JXWBR5eU
• Sugaree (Live Gratefuld Dead cover:) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nQwyQ_baU0
• Turepentine: (Live in Atlanta): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNKwrIMupEM

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/triggerhippymusic
Tour Dates: http://triggerhippy.net/?page_id=97