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The Holy Modal Rounders... Bound to Lose

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MyGen Profile Generator When fiddler Peter Stampfel collided with guitarist Steve Weber during the "Great Folk Scare" of the early sixties in New York, the two musicians formed a powerful bond based on their shared fascination with American roots music and early psychedelia. Dubbing themselves The Holy Modal Rounders, these eccentric outsiders have been playing their unique brand of psychedelic folk for over four decades, barely surviving on the fringes of the music industry while drawing a dedicated following of luminaries and lunatics.From their origins in New York's Greenwich Village folk scene and their involvement in the Easy Rider soundtrack, to the lost years of constant drug use, endless touring and a final shot at redemption, Bound To Lose recounts the unique forty-year history of these true American originals. With startling intimacy, Bound to Lose also documents the band's arduous, amusing, and sometimes heartbreaking struggle to capitalize on their recent resurgence in popularity, culminating in an unpredictable 40th anniversary concert in Portland, Oregon. More than just a chronicle of an obscure band, Bound To Lose is a raucous celebration of a lost American outlaw subculture as it draws its final rebellious breaths.Bound To Lose features endearing and hilarious appearances by playwright (and former Rounders drummer) Sam Shepard, Dennis Hopper, John Sebastian of The Lovin' Spoonful, Peter Tork of the Monkees, Ed Sanders and Tuli Kupferberg of the Fugs, Loudon Wainwright III, Ira Kaplan of Yo La Tengo, music editor Robert Christgau of the Village Voice, Wavy Gravy and many more.

My Blog

Lord Buckley Tribute @ Bowery Poetry Club this Sunday

Thought you all would like to know about this killer event in NYC this Sunday organized by Buckley biographer Oliver Trager.  Please come and spread the word! 7:00 PM The Nazz Rises! ...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:15:00 GMT

Uncut NPR Interviews (and other goodies) on Folk Alley

I hope you all were able to hear The Holy Modal Rounders on NPRs All Things Considered.The segment's producer, Christopher Boros, has posted all the uncut interviews.  It's a great site, so dig deeper...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:48:00 GMT

Peter Stampfel and the Ether Frolic Mob at Arthurdesh

Holy Modal Rounder Peter Stampfel and his new group The Ether Frolic Mob are going to be playing this Saturday the 28th at Arthurdesh.  This is a benefit for the wonderful and essential Arthur Magazin...
Posted by on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:00:00 GMT

The Holy Modal Rounders on NPRs All Things Considered

Hello Friends,This week NPR aired a story on The Holy Modal Rounders.  Please spread it around.Listen here:http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10 1105671Buy DVD here:http://www.carniva...
Posted by on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:58:00 GMT

Support Arthur Magazine!

Dear Friends, Please see below.  And if you can, please support Arthur Magazine.  They are an invaluable cultural resource that is never anything less than a stellar read.  Even if it's...
Posted by on Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:04:00 GMT

NYC DVD Release Party at Jalopy in Brooklyn!

"The Holy Modal Rounders... Bound to Lose" DVD Release PartyAnd the live debut Of Peter Stampfel and the Ether Frolic MobAt Jalopy315 Columbia StreetBrooklyn, NYSunday, November 2nd at 8:00PM $10There...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:30:00 GMT

Bound to Lose on DVD via Carnivalesque

Hi Friends,Some great news. "The Holy Modal Rounders... Bound to Lose" will now be released through Carnivalesque Films starting in October (www.carnivalesque.com). Carnivalesque is run by David Red...
Posted by on Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:43:00 GMT

All "Bound to Lose" International Orders Now Available

"The Holy Modal Rounders... Bound to Lose" is now available to order everywhere outside of the USA.Visit www.boundtolose.com to buy now!
Posted by on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 06:23:00 GMT

DVD Available In These Fine Stores

You can now buy the DVD of "The Holy Modal Rounders... Bound to Lose" in the these retail outlets. Many more comings soon! And please let us know at [email protected] if you'd like to carry "Boun...
Posted by on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 06:09:00 GMT

Important Info Canadian DVD Orders

Due to some ongoing technical problems (Paypal!!!!!!!!!!!) we are going to be delayed just a little bit more with our Canadian DVD orders.  Very sorry and thanks for your patience.  But plea...
Posted by on Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:19:00 GMT