Time: 8:30 p.m.
Cover:
PETUNIA, The man:
Petunia
is more than just an entertainer, he’s a modern musical enigma.
Imagine that David Lynch and Nick Cave had a hillbilly baby, that
yodeled… or Tom Waits meets Elvis at Woody Guthrie’s hobo junction.
This is just one way of describing the man known simply as Petunia.
He’s an adventure seeker, a poker player, and a mysterious stranger.
He’s been referred to as “The Savior of Country Music”, and a man who
exists in a different era, bringing the past forth as something new to
be celebrated and not forgotten.
PETUNIA & THE VIPERS, The band:
Petunia
& The Vipers formed in 2007, starting out as a sometimes-band,
playing locally on the west coast. Petunia & The Vipers play
several tours a year while Petunia is not touring on solo or duo
missions. The full band is a typically a five piece, however a
violinist is added when required, or when other accompanists are unable
to play. The Vipers play in various other projects and are well known
through their efforts. Guitarist Stephen Nikleva and Lap Steel player
Jimmy Roy are former Ricochets, of Ray Condo and the Ricochets, while
Patrick Metzger plays bass with several projects, including a bluegrass
band led by some-time violinist Kathleen Nisbet.
Aside from
playing songs from their last 6 albums, on this tour the band will be
featuring their latest release “Lonesome, Heavy and Lonesome”, perhaps
their most sophisticated and varied release to date.
MORE CRITICAL ACCLAIM:
Louis
Armstrong was once asked what his favorite kind of music was, and his
response was simple; “Good music”. Petunia & the Vipers’ sound may
not sit comfortably in one certain genre, but “Good Music” describes it
well. Together with his band the Vipers they play original music
combining elements of classic 1920’s, 30’s 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s
country, country blues, western swing, alt country rock, Mexicana,
French cabaret, Romanian, ragtime, jazz, punk and folk music’s. A new
music that springboards off of music of the past and jumps into the
present day, left with only echoes of the past… Something in between
1920’s and steam punk.
“Petunia and the mother****ing Vipers. One of the best bands in the world today, of any kind” -- Phil Alvin of The Blasters.
“…Hybrid
musical style…edge of punk appreciation…this is an amazing album…a
whole range of different styles” -- Bob Harris, BBC
“REAL UNDERGROUND MUSIC. Foot-tapping country & western laced with rock and jazz.” -- The New York Post
“Petunia and the Vipers glide effortlessly between every Country niche with the greatest of ease…” -- Alan Harrison, NoDepression.com
“Petunia
& The Vipers are one of these creative generators and innovators,
and their music and moxy can be found defining the cutting edge of what
is considered creative in country and roots today, while still keeping
alive what made country music great in the past.” -- SavingCountryMusic.com
LINKS:
https://petuniamusic.bandcamp.com/releases
https://petuniaandthevipers.com/
Petunia & The Vipers
Always a sure crowd pleaser, Petunia & The Vipers create a
delicious blend of Americana, Roots, Country, Western Swing, Honky-Tonk
and Cowboy Blues.
From Vancouver, BC, they've got rockabilly
attitude, country swing heart, and sweet melodic ballads - all with just
the right amount of darkness and grit.
Self described as "Hank
Williams on acid", "Tom Waits meets Elvis at Woody Guthrie's Hobo
junction" they're also "one of the best bands in the world today…of any
kind!"
Petunia & The Vipers
https://petuniamusic.bandcamp.com
Petunia and the Vipers http://www.petuniaandthevipers.com/
Formed December 2007, after Petunia relocated to Vancouver, the group really got going in 2009 with touring which saw them reaching
Los Angeles and recording the bedtracks for their album at The Sound
Factory by the end of the year. Since then the band has played
everywhere across western Canada, the the US Pacific Coast, twice
through the United Kingdom, and in Texas for SXSW 2014. Petunia also
plays solo across Canada and the US throughout the year.
The
Petunia & The Vipers release is a sumptuous collection that's earned
rave reviews. With rockabilly, country swing, sweet melodic ballads,
and just the right amount of darkness and grit, it leaves you wanting to
start back at the beginning as soon as you finish listening to it.
Recorded at The Sound Factory in Hollywood, CA, Petunia & The Vipers
was produced by Petunia & Phil Sgriccia, and mixed by Marc
L'Esperance with additional recording at Heavyosonic in Vancouver. It
was mastered by Bernie Grundman, who also mastered Tom Waits' latest
recording, and it's available on vinyl, CD and for download from CDBaby
and iTunes.
Petunia will be releasing a new solo/combo/Vipers album in early summer 2014.
Formed December 2007, after Petunia relocated to Vancouver, the group really got going in 2009 with touring which saw them reaching
Los Angeles and recording the bedtracks for their album at The Sound
Factory by the end of the year. Since then the band has played
everywhere across western Canada, the the US Pacific Coast, twice
through the United Kingdom, and in Texas for SXSW 2014. Petunia also
plays solo across Canada and the US throughout the year.
The
Petunia & The Vipers release is a sumptuous collection that's earned
rave reviews. With rockabilly, country swing, sweet melodic ballads,
and just the right amount of darkness and grit, it leaves you wanting to
start back at the beginning as soon as you finish listening to it.
Recorded at The Sound Factory in Hollywood, CA, Petunia & The Vipers
was produced by Petunia & Phil Sgriccia, and mixed by Marc
L'Esperance with additional recording at Heavyosonic in Vancouver. It
was mastered by Bernie Grundman, who also mastered Tom Waits' latest
recording, and it's available on vinyl, CD and for download from CDBaby
and iTunes.
Petunia will be releasing a new solo/combo/Vipers album in early summer 2014.
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