The Big Happy

The Big Happy are out to change the world.They are well on their way. Though they draw from traditional American music forms, the Big Happy effortlessly blend acoustic and electric instruments and soaring vocal harmonies into a new brand of popular music. It’s a sound that’s immediately familiar and instantly likeable, wildly original and decidedly fun.Unafraid to explore uncharted musical terrain, the Big Happy has earned praise from critics and fans alike for their quasi-contrapuntal juxtaposition of styles. Formed in the Summer of 2003 they have been called, “Nashville’s Underground Supergroup,” and were invited to perform on Summerfest 2005 in Milwaukee, the biggest music festival in America.The Big Happy’s speedy ascent to the ranks of the music festival elite comes as no surprise. It all began when Jill Block (guitar /bass /mandolin /vocals) invited Tom Mason (guitar/dobro/accordion/trombone/vocals) and his wife Pru Clearwater (guitar /bass / piano/vocals) to accompany her and drummer husband, Billy Block on her “Tang The Hump” Tour. The shows went so well and they all enjoyed each others good company so much, a new band was born.Back home in Nashville the Big Happy began drawing crowds at their weekly club gig and began writing the songs that are on their self-titled debut CD on Western Beat Records. The three song advance music from that CD got them their invitation to perform at Summerfest in Milwaukee and opening slots on shows with hit-songwriter Tim Krekel in Louisville and Southern Culture on the Skids at Fitzgerald’s in Chicago.One Big Happy band can make a difference.