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Thursday, April 8, 2010

Acoustic Union Band Bio


When times were tough live music got going……

The great depression of the late 1920’s saw music like the Negro blues, and the dust bowl era of Woodie Guthrie. In the 1960’s times were a changing. The dynamic rhythm and lyrics of Bob Dylan were number one around the world. People were healed and revolutions’ were started. The musical styles of these artists were copied and new songs were written. New ways of playing were developed.

There are still musicians today, who carry on these traditional styles, but with their own soul and feeling added. The likes of C.W. Stoneking, with his contempory slant on traditional Hokum Blues. He has been nominated twice. And this year he received an ARIA award for the best Blues and Roots album of the year 2009.

Trad Style Musicians Chad Swaby and Mark Ruff-Cut Anderson have combined talents, and are now performing under the name Acoustic Union. Together, they have created a fantastic show of songs. Paying tribute to traditional and modern artists, mixed in with breathtaking originals. All performed on string band instruments that are typical of the style. Banjo, Mandolin, Harmonica, Guitar and stomp box. Producing a unique and unforgettable soundscape!

So come along to experience these guys. Let them take the depression out of this recession and have a great time enjoying one of the most unique duos around!!

Check out our music Clips on You Tube  http://www.youtube.com/user/1acousticunion

Want to know more? Contact Mark Anderson
Email: ruffcutanderson@gmail.com
Mobile 0411647390

Web Address: http://www.google.com/profiles/ruffcutanderson