Dysfunctional Family Jazz Band - DFJB

The Dysfunctional Family Jazz Band is a mother, father, daughter group who are often accused of functioning just fine, at least musically. Patty Carpenter and Melissa Shetler lead up the group on vocals. Their voices have an uncanny similarity and the harmonies blend seamlessly. Whether it’s John Prine’s “Angel From Montgomery” or Bobby Timmons “Moanin” they bring new flavor to every tune they touch.Melissa’s father (and Patty’s ex) Scott Shetler plays tenor, baritone, clarinet, mandolin, penny whistle, and whatever it takes to back up these lovely ladies. Scott’s also been know to bring the house down with his unique interpretations of great classics like “Let’s Go Get Stoned” or Bobby Gentry’s “Ode to Billie Joe.”The new album brings the band into the studio for it’s first album of entirely original music. Patty teamed up with her long time friend and writing partner, poet Verandah Porche, to write their life into song. The resulting album “Come Over” muses on the ups and downs of living - from raising children and barns, to losses, lovers and friends. Scotty produced and arranged the music for this one, drawing on his experience with Gene Pitney, Johnny Adams, Mighty Sam McClain, Michael Hurley and many others.Playing in New York for the last ten years, the band has established itself with a killer rhythm section. Bassist Tony Garnier - (Bob Dylan’s long time bass player and musical director) and drummer James Wormworth (you may know as the barefoot drummer on the Conan O’Brien show) keep both the record and the live shows right in the pocket. Brian Mitchell adds accordion and organ to round out the sound. He has recorded and performed with Al Green, B.B. King, Allen Toussaint and most recently Levon Helm.Grammy award winner Rob Fraboni (The Last Waltz soundtrack, Bonnie Raitt, The Rolling Stones, Wayne Shorter, Bob Dylan, etc…) brought his experience and incomparable ear to mastering the album at Effortless Masters.From the reggae beats of “Love Bound” and the Turkish dobro of “Nancy”, to the down home roots of Solace - this is a true album, crafted not as a conglomerate of songs but as a tale. Come on over.