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THAT Damned band

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About Me

THAT Damned Band comprises a repertoire of original dark carnival and circus music, and traditional music from around the globe. The band mostly consists of an accordion driven skiffle (or jug band) style arrangement, with washtub and washboard rhythm accompaniment. That Damned band provides the background music and feature musical entertainment as well for the 999 EYES Authentic Freakshow (see www.999eyes.com )

THAT Damned Band features Rev. Flint Fancy on percussion, Brewski Salmineo on resonator git, Doc Sick on fiddle, Willie "Crash" Landin on the Sousaphone, Samntha X on Flute, Clarinet, and Jug, and Dylan M. Blackthorn on the squeezebox. Surely a sound not to be missed! Playing in and around the greater Austin area.

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Member Since: 9/15/2006
Band Website: 999eyes.com
Band Members: Dylan M. Blackthorne - Accordionista, Samantha X the Freak Mama as piper on flute, clarinet, and jug. Rev. Flint Fancy (percussion), Willie Crash(Tuba), Brewski Salmineo (resonator guitar) and Doktor Sick (fiddle) available for select performances.

The show ranges from music to sideshow and circus acts, with resident clown Lowrent, who shoots the biggest mechanically produced fireball in town (texas-sized)!
Influences: Friends, foes, and ghosts...

Our best wishes go out to those who inspire us, our dear friends: Chains, Sean Lee the 1manbanjo, “Zombie” Dan Abbott, the Carousel Cabaret, the White Ghost Shivers, Amy and the Places, Sour Mash Hug Band, the Hobo Gobbelins, Ezmerelda Strange, March Fourth Marching Band, Sick’s Pack, Below the Salt, Wax Museum Pandemonium, the Day of the Zombie, Phillip Roebuck the one man banjo, Chaneques Viajeros, Son, Professor Inkwell’s Washrag Rythmn Makers: Kit “Stymie” Stovepipe, “Washrag” Joe, and Willis, Caspian and Blackbird RAUM, Geoff, Amber Amnesia, Susperia, Wino Vino, Manny & the Brokeback Boys, and many more whom we've yet to meet, and also those which we have forgotten and will never remember.
Sounds Like: The Dark Carnival Gypsy jug band that you brought home and kept you up all night playing music on your front porch and in your living room. You were so hung over that you missed work the next day, and didn't regret it one bit.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Album on mail order

Yes, THAT Damned Band's new self-titled album IS available on Mail order! 70+ minutes worth of the highest quality dark carnival gypsy jug bandmusic, professional produced by Bruce Salmon and D. M. Bl...
Posted by THAT Damned band on Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:16:00 PST

Minstrel Imagery and History

To whom it may concern:In conjunction with the potentially controversial imagery used on our CD release flyer, we feel compelled to offer the general public an explanation. The image used is taken di...
Posted by THAT Damned band on Tue, 25 Sep 2007 06:45:00 PST

ACL Vote and Promote

We are not trying to win, because it would be a real hassle for us all to get together to play at it, but THAT Damned Band has entered into the ACL festival contest. By getting votes, we can promote o...
Posted by THAT Damned band on Wed, 01 Aug 2007 09:09:00 PST

CD REVIEW - BEFORE IT IS EVEN OUT!

Here is a review of our limited edition pre-release CD split with Sick's Pack (Only 30 made!). The full length CD will hopefully be debut-ed at the end of July in Austin, Texas. The CD will be availab...
Posted by THAT Damned band on Thu, 07 Jun 2007 03:50:00 PST

Ballyhoo! Video! NEW!!

Check out our new video! We're getting ready for the BIG SHOW on May 31st at Antone's, with all of our LIVING HUMAN ODDITIES on stage! The Largest congress of LIVING HUMAN ODDITIES in many years, wi...
Posted by THAT Damned band on Sun, 13 May 2007 02:39:00 PST

Sponsor Wanted for Album

THAT Damned Band has just finished some amazing recordings with Curtis Studios in South Austin, and we'd love to put out an album! We have the songs, the talent, the audience, the only this missing i...
Posted by THAT Damned band on Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:51:00 PST

999 EYES Bally recording

Check it out on our profile (you may need to scroll down)! Remember the 999 EYES Museum ov Mutantstrosities will be premiering in Austin, Texas this weekend at the Enchanted Forest's "Art Outside".Fr...
Posted by THAT Damned band on Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:24:00 PST

Some Insidious Evening

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Posted by THAT Damned band on Thu, 29 Mar 2007 10:20:00 PST

Notes from the Dark Carnival Underground

Notes from the Dark Carnival Underground are the memoirs and updates of Dylan M. Blackthorn, Accordionista for THAT Damned Band. Visit: http://thatdamnedband.wordpress.com/to find out more.Best Wishe...
Posted by THAT Damned band on Thu, 29 Mar 2007 10:17:00 PST

New B&W photos by Javier

FYI our new friend Javier took these new pics from the Enchanted Forest and Flipnotics. Thank you!!!!
Posted by THAT Damned band on Fri, 23 Mar 2007 02:49:00 PST