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"Rootin’ tootin’ old time country / bluegrass double stomper just in time for the harvest. Feral Mouth make a raucous barndance racket with banjo, fiddle, double bass and mandolin - think O Brother Where Art Thou backwaters meets 90s alt-country Uncle Tupelo swagger."
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A gig held at The Jam Jar on Saturday 6th April. The event starts at 20:30.
Welcoming in the Spring season we’re delighted to have a good time knee slappin’ toe tappin’ bluegrass bash in store - The Jam Jar Spring Hoedown!
Expect old time country, bluegrass bangers, finger pickin’ strings and handsome harmonies from two incredible live bands!
Saturday 6th April
Spring Hoedown!
Feral Mouth
+ Kai Carter’s Old Time Trio
& afterparty
Doors Open 8pm
At The Jam Jar, Bristol
FERAL MOUTH
Feral Mouth are an alternative country string band from Norwich, Norfolk.The band take a large bit of their influence from old time country and bluegrass music as well as more contemporary styles too. Intertwining guitar, cello, banjo, mandolin, upright bass and skiffle drums alongside soulful harmonies, they create an authentic homage to roots country music, whilst stirring lyrics pose socio-political questions and heartfelt emotional narratives.
KAI CARTER’S OLD TIME TRIO
A collection of tasteful old time tunes from Bristol session pals. Playing vintage material and original compositions on a unique mix of mismatched instruments. Expect raucous picking, catchy melodies and hot rhythm. Original compositions building on the foundation of old time music with the influence of rag time, jazz, Americana, techno, you name it.
Entry requirements: 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
Expect old time country, bluegrass bangers, finger pickin’ strings and handsome harmonies from two incredible live bands!
Saturday 6th April
Spring Hoedown!
Feral Mouth
+ Kai Carter’s Old Time Trio
& afterparty
Doors Open 8pm
At The Jam Jar, Bristol
FERAL MOUTH
Feral Mouth are an alternative country string band from Norwich, Norfolk.The band take a large bit of their influence from old time country and bluegrass music as well as more contemporary styles too. Intertwining guitar, cello, banjo, mandolin, upright bass and skiffle drums alongside soulful harmonies, they create an authentic homage to roots country music, whilst stirring lyrics pose socio-political questions and heartfelt emotional narratives.
KAI CARTER’S OLD TIME TRIO
A collection of tasteful old time tunes from Bristol session pals. Playing vintage material and original compositions on a unique mix of mismatched instruments. Expect raucous picking, catchy melodies and hot rhythm. Original compositions building on the foundation of old time music with the influence of rag time, jazz, Americana, techno, you name it.
Entry requirements: 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
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