Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Squirrel Nut Zippers "Put A Lid On It"




This Lounge/Swing Revival band from Durham, North Carolina, has put out some fine songs in the last fifteen years. Here's one of their best, "Put A Lid on It", from 1997, featuring the amazing Katherine Whalen on vocals. The group was dormant for the last few years but came out with a new album last year and is touring again. (Why they never play spots like my neck of the woods is a mystery.)

James "Jimbo" Mathus — vocals, Guitar, Slide Guitar, Tenor Banjo, Trombone, Piano
Katharine Whalen — Vocals, Banjo, Ukulele
Stuart Cole — Bass
Chris Phillips — Percussion, Contraption Kit, drums
Je Widenhouse — Trumpet, Cornet
Will Dawson — Alto Saxophone
Henry Westmoreland — Baritone Saxophone
Robert "Griffanzo" Griffin - Piano(Roland Keyboards)

2 comments:

  1. I do love me some Squirrel Nut Zippers. This one and "Hell" are two of my favorites. I loved the whole swing revival of the 90s (Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Royal Crown Revue, etc.) Lots of fun...

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  2. "Cherry Poppin' Daddies" is another great band Shedrick. They come from Eugene, Oregon I believe. Glad you enjoyed this one.

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