Member Since: 24/10/2006
Band Members: The Good Doctor Jeevus Craik - Guitar, Vox, Didj, Bone
The Grizzle Sin - Banjo, Vox, Fiddle, Harp, Trumpet
The Dutch Dangler - Bass
Texas T-bag - Lap Steel, Electric Guitar, Mandolin
Little Buddy - Drums, Vox
Influences: We are often under the influence of many things.
Sounds Like: Ho Tonk: noun (ho/tonk) 1. A musical genre developed in Victoria, B.C., circa 2005. It's a combination of voices, instruments, and the good word o' the Tonk, united under the influence of bad habits and good times. 2. A philosophy of life ascribed to those practicing the art of the Tonk.Dandy Fop:adjective 1. One who does not grasp the Tonk, in particular, one who whines or bitches unjustly.Spoils: noun (spoi/yels) 1. Ho-tonk term for money or any reward given as a result of dolin' Tonk.Dolin': verb (doe/lin) 1. Ho tonk vernacular for the giving of anything material or ideal.Sass: noun (sass) 1. A female practitioner of the Tonk 2. The spiritual and material goal of a male practitioner of the Tonk.
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Press Kit available here:
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The Gospel of the Tonk
Record Label: [email protected]
Type of Label: Indie