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THE MOTOR CITY SIDESTROKERS
HEY KIDS! Here's three new recordings for your listening pleasure -- but wait, there's more! The first song is all-new, by our own Uncle Bob Doster: "Earworm." (You know, those tunes that stick inside your head? If you've never had one, you will now!) Anyway, this is the real us -- live and loud.
(Our videos are courtesy of Bob Rayment ...Thanks, Bob!)
And here's some nice things folks have said about us ...
"The Motor City Sidestrokers were clearly the audience favorite at a recent benefit concert we hosted. They have a passion for old-time music that is infectious. Take a chance on these folks...you won't be disappointed."
--Bill Keith, Trinity House Theatre
"Everyone agrees that last week's show with the Motor City Sidestrokers was one of the best, and we have no desire to say otherwise! The Sidestrokers were operating in high gear, mesmerizing the audience with their musical charms. It was an awesome night, for sure."
-- Maggie Ferguson, Host of "Old Front Porch" radio show, Oakland University.
"It was a delight having you perform at Farmfest. Your energy and talent is exactly what we look for each year when choosing artists."
--Stacy Jo Schiller, Farmhouse Music Organization.
"Did I mention their great vocals and musicianship? Bob has a voice to be reckoned with; Ellen sings torch songs as they were meant to be sung. Tex and Jen add bass, banjo and deft harmonies ... and Doc plays fiddle and mandolin like his fingers are on fire. So take my recommendation and catch the MCSS next time they come around...you'll be a fan, too!"
-- Dennis Kingsbury (a.k.a. Floyd King of Bushwacker fame) singer/songwriter, Live! From the Living Room.
"They are the bees knees...I'm an official monkey-head!"
-- Tom Mansell, Paint Creek Folk Music Association
Who we are and what we do:
The Motor City Sidestrokers embrace the Depression-era scores, but perform their own original material with the same jump and stomp! The husband-and-wife team of Bob and Ellen Doster takes on the lead and harmony vocals, with Bob on guitar. Doc Mariotti is its resident fiddler, mandolin and tenor banjo player. Jennifer Bagwell adds 5-string banjo, cello, and sweet harmonies. And Tex Ragsdale slaps a bass line while lending back-up vocals. They encourage an interactive performance by inciting controlled rowdiness. Come for the music and stay for the fun!
