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The Mood Swings

About Me

Formed in October, 2005 when a group of friends decided to spend some time playing music together. Soon it became a regular weekly event. The kids went off to school and out came the instruments. Adding musicians along the way, before they knew it, they were a full 8 piece band. Shortly after, they began playing weekly for the lunch crowd at Here's 2 the Arts in Maplewood. Art and Willie, the owners, made their place like a second home to them. Next came the private parties, school events, etc. Now they're booking gigs at local venues regularly.


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Member Since: 13/11/2006
Band Website: email: [email protected]
Band Members: BETH ~ lead vocals......SUZY ~ lead guitar...... JACKIE ~ rhythm guitar......ANNE ~ keyboard......TAMI ~ bass...... KAREN ~ violin......SANDI ~ drums


Influences: BETH ~ Rush, Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young, Led Zeppelin, CSN&Y••••••• SUZY ~ Grateful Dead, Ratdog, Allman Brothers, Marshall Tucker, Stones, Beatles, Steve Kimock, Mark Karan, David Feddock•••••••• JACKIE ~ Zeppelin, Stones, Neil Young, James Taylor, Dave Matthews, Beatles••••••• ANNE ~ Beethoven & Bach, Carole King, Neil Young, Talking Heads, REM, Elvis Costello••••••• KAREN ~ Neil Young, Phil Collins & Genesis, Dead, Springsteen, Bach, Mozart
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My Blog

...I'm back

Well, I never went too far but when you're at a Dead concert for 2 nights in a row - it sure feels like some far away land.  Great music, great people. I wish I could do it all over again.  Sigh...pos...
Posted by on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:17:00 GMT

Do you know who the Zen Tricksters are?

If not, you should. I've seen them a bunch of times, but for some reason last night they were on FIRE at BB Kings in NYC. They played all the songs from The Grateful Dead's 'Wake of the Flood' album...
Posted by on Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:30:00 GMT

Thanks Rolling Stone Magazine & Derek Trucks Band for a throwing a great party!!

Nights like this are hard to forget. A private party at the Hard Rock Cafe NYC hosted by Rolling Stone Magazine. Imagine being barely 2 feet in front of one of the best guitar players in the world. ...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:57:00 GMT

Now THIS really was the best show Ive ever seen....

My son singing and dancing in Fiddler on the Roof! Gotta love those school plays!...Suzy
Posted by on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:15:00 GMT

Ratdog made me feel like I was far..far..away.

I truly felt like I was on a 3 day vacation. I deserved it too. I'm home with my kids 24/7. Love every minute of it ~ but really needed a splurge for myself. Three nights of dinner with friends in...
Posted by on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:08:00 GMT

Man, can Clay Cook sing...thanks Marshall Tucker

If given the chance, I’d see Marshall Tucker play every weekend. I just LOVE those guys.Last night was another amazing show. A bit strange that no one stands and dances. It’s kinda hard...
Posted by on Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:35:00 GMT

All ready to play and nowhere to go...

Wow...what a wind storm last night. Over 40mph winds. 7pm...out at dinner and BAM...out go the lights. The whole town is dark. Hmmm...1 hour until we get to our venue to set up to play. No phone ...
Posted by on Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:13:00 GMT

Im such a sentimental fool...

I can't help it...but I'm so strongly drawn to the music from my past. Yes, I have appreciated new artists over time ~ but my heart brings me back to my old favorites. It's actually quite bitterswee...
Posted by on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:41:00 GMT

Marshall Tucker Band at BB Kings

A snowy Sunday night couldn't deter me from heading into NYC to see one of my all time favorites...Marshall Tucker. It's been too many years since I've seen them and didn't know what to expect. Seat...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 07:33:00 GMT

Steve Kimock's birthday celebration at Mexicali Blues Cafe

Happy Birthday to Steve Kimock...so glad I was at the Mexicali Blues Cafe in Teaneck last week to share in the celebratation. It's great to see him playing with his son, John, on drums. What talent....
Posted by on Tue, 09 Oct 2007 01:39:00 GMT