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The Bilgewater Brothers

Don't forget your pitchfork! ...and marshmallows.

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Brad Kay goes mental, in Hell
Photo by Ivan M. Thoen

THE BILGEWATER BROTHERS...are David Barlia (ukulele) and John Reynolds (guitar & banjo). They perform toe-tapping jazz and parlor room ballads of the 20's and 30's. Rare gems, as well as some originals in period fashion. Mr. Reynolds plays with such spectacular flair, he is as awe-inspiring to watch as he is to hear. Mr. Barlia's honey-dipped vocals and ukulele playing recall the romance of days gone by.
The Brothers recently appeared in the critically acclaimed show, "Janet Klein & Her Borsht Belt Babies" and have appeared together several times in " The Tomorrow Show " at the Steve Allen Theater in Hollywood. John Reynolds is a veteran of Dean Mora's and Johnny Crawford's bands, and has performed with such legends as Cab Calloway, Julie Andrews and The Smothers Brothers.


The scandalous Miss Claudia Rose
Photo by John D'Alvia


Photos by Thomas Hargis

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/10/2006
Band Website: bilgewatermusic.com
Band Members:
The Bilgewater Brothers are:

JOHN REYNOLDS - Plectrum Banjo, National Guitar, National 12-String, Whistling, Bilabial-Fricatation, Bass Kazoo

DAVID BARLIA - Resonator Ukulele, Banjolele, Cigar Box Uke, Whistling, Kazoo, Vocal Coronet, Jaw's Harp, Nose Flute

We've had the pleasure of playing with these fine guest musicians...

Benny Brydern - Stroh Violin
Buster Fitzpatrick - String Bass
Llyn Foulkes - Flex-o-phone
Corey Gemme - Coronet, Jug
Richard Halpern - Vocal
Marquis Howell - String Bass
Amit Itelman - Harmonica, Jug
David Jackson - Bass Guitar
Brad Kay - Piano, Trumpet
James King - Saxophone
Janet Klein - Vocal
Kevin Lacey - String Bass
John Lambdin - Violin, Hawaiian Slide Guitar
Tom Marion - Guitar, Mandolin
Austin Nicholsen - String Bass
C.J. Sams - Tuba
Anthony Sunseri - Clarinet
Claudia Rose Vossanine - Vocal
Dan Weinstein - Tuba, Violin, Trombone
David Wright - Tuba, Slim Bass
Lawrence Wright - Slide Uke, Aviary Trumpet, Suspended Cymbal, Ocarina, Saxophone

Influences: - Eddie Peabody
- Cliff Edwards
(a.k.a. "Ukulele Ike")
- Nick Lucas
- Harry Reser
- Benny Nawahi
- Dixie Jug Blowers
- Philips' Louisville Jug Band
- Django Reinhardt
- Eddie Lang
- Whispering Jack Smith

Type of Label: None

My Blog

Bilgewater Brothers in the LA WEEKLY!

The gods of newsprint have smiled upon us this week.  We've had a nice mention in the LA WEEKLY--including our photo--in a story about the Steve Allen Theater.  Go on, have a look:www.LAWEEK...
Posted by The Bilgewater Brothers on Sat, 04 Feb 2006 08:49:00 PST