
The Bay Area's finest all-gal traditional bluegrass band, the Barefoot
Nellies blend driving, high lonesome vocals, soaring sister duo
and trio harmonies, and hot picking inspired by classic bluegrass
musicians like Flatt and Scruggs, Jimmy Martin, Bill Monroe, and
the Stanley Brothers. Although firmly rooted in the traditional
sounds, the Nellies subtly bring together their diverse musical
influences--from Balkan singing to Texas fiddling, from classical
music to hot swing, from Loretta Lynn to Neko Case--to bring a drive
and an energy to their playing that takes them far beyond the girl
group label. If you want sweet voices, call the Peasall Sisters,
but if you like a little edge to your bluegrass, call the Barefoot
Nellies.
Web site: http://www.barefootnellies.com
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/barefootnellies
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