FestivaLink.net presents The Mammals at MerleFest, NC 4/29/06

Woodstock, NY band, The Mammals, boast a loyal North-American following, and burst with a dynamic and captivating repertoire. After touring the US for 5 years in a van full of guitars, banjos, fiddles, drums, and upright bass, this quintet is preparing to make some larger journeys.

At a Mammals show, party meets personality. The old-time music that they love is great for rhythmic escape. Interspersed with these dancey numbers, the band’s three singers, Tao Rodriguez-Seeger, Michael Merenda, and Ruth Merenda bring dynamic and heartfelt leads and harmonies to the forefront. At times familiar, and at times original, their songs all have something to say.

Players:
Ruth Ungar (fiddle, vocals)
Michael Merenda (guitar, vocals)
Tao Rodriguez-Seeger (banjo, vocals)
Chris Merenda (drums)
Jacob Silver (bass)

Special Guest:
Chris Segura, of Feufollet, joins in on the last tune for some cajun double-fiddles!

Related FestivaLink.net sets:
The Mammals at Philadelphia Folk Festival 8/18/07

Related FestivaLink.net collections:
MerleFest

For more info:
The Mammals

Photos: Leila Jackson, Gnu Moon Graphics (gnumoon.com).