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dirtfoot & mountain sprout at rock island live

Posted on 21. Apr, 2010 by Carrie in music

THE PARTY

What: Official Wakarusa Pre-Party

When: Monday, May 3^rd

Where: Rock Island Live

Who: Dirtfoot & Mountain Sprout

Host: NakedCity Magazine & NakedCityWichita.com

WAKARUSA

The Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival is a 4-day foot-stomping party in the heart of the Midwest. Born in 2004, Wakarusa burst onto the scene with a diverse and eclectic lineup featuring over 70 artists. The 2004 and 2005 bills perked the interest of both devout and casual music fans alike. Fans that made the trip to Wakarusa left with unforgettable stories of the music and the beautiful surroundings. In 2006, Wakarusa returned and quickly established itself as a premiere, grassroots event in the nationwide outdoor music scene. Attracting folks from all 50 U.S. States and 5 countries, the 2006 event featured over 100 artists, 7 stages and over 4 days of non-stop music and entertainment. The 2007 and 2008 events again featured over 100s of artists and drew attendees from all 50 U.S. States and several countries. 2009 marked the event’s first year at Mulberry Mountain in Ozark, Arkansas.

THE LINEUP

STS9, Umphrey’s McGee, The Disco Biscuits, The Black Keys, Slightly Stoopid, John Butler Trio, Blues Traveler, Dweezil Zappa Plays Zappa, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Bassnectar, Railroad Earth, The Machine performs Pink Floyd, JJ Grey & MOFRO, 7 Walkers feat Papa Mali and Bill Kreutzmann, Lotus, Rebelution, ALO, State Radio, Tea Leaf Green, BoomBox, Black Joe Lewis, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Dub Tribe Soundsystem, Fishbone, EOTO, James Zabiela, Mark Farina, Todd Snider, Split Lip Rayfield, The Mother Hips, Tipper, Ott, Hayes Carll, Tortured Soul, Sub Swara, Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Trampled by Turtles, Wookiefoot, Future Rock, Mishka, Kraak & Smaak, Spacemen, MiM0SA, Two Fresh, Big Gigantic, Truth & Salvage Co., Pimps of Joytime, Pete Francis, That One Guy, Ekoostik Hookah, Fort Knox Five , Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Mountain Sprout, Great American Taxi, Band of Heathens, Last Waltz Ensemble, Cash’d Out, The Constellations, Earl Greyhound, LYNX & Janover, Jay, Nash, Supervillians, Bluetech, Backyard Tire Fire, The Bridge, Big Smith (Gospel Grass Set), Shannon McNally & Hot Sauce, Dirtfoot, The Heavy Pets, Spoonfed Tribe, Sunshine Jones, The Uglysuit, Kinetix, Passafire, Simplified, Truckstop Honeymoon, Indofin, Bootleg, Oakhurst, Ben Miller Band, Matthew Mayfield, Wes Kirkpatrick, Hoots & Hellmouth, Deadman Flats, Somasphere, Resident Anti-Hero, Radiohiro, and MC Zulu.

DIRTFOOT

Dirtfoot – a Dose of Gypsy Punk Country Grumble boogie.
“Here’s their deal: Imagine Nick Cave on a bed of rusty nails, the cover of “Gin and Juice” often mis-attributed to Phish (it was actually the Gourds), some old-timey “Dem Bones,” Old Crow Medicine show culture-clash, and that subtle fecal stench of Mr. Bungle skronk sax craziness: Get theses elements, let them stew in an oaken barrel for a number of years and out comes Shreveport, Louisiana’s Dirtfoot.” – Spencer, Synthesis.net

Whether performing on big stages at festivals, or playing intimate setting in pubs and the finer taverns all over the mid west & south, Dirtfoot puts on an uproarious show. The crowds come to take part in the fun and chaos, hollering to all the calls and responses, shaking their beancans, and getting down with the infectious grooves. There is only one Gypsy Punk Country Grumble Boogie band in the land… Dirtfoot.
Led by the organic writings of Matt Hazelton with each player adding his own flavor and feeling to the songs and sound of the group, Dirtfoot is a blend of eclectic styles as well as diverse personalities. All of their instruments are acoustic but their energy and ingenuity will make you swear they are plugged in. Featuring instruments ranging from an acoustic guitar, banjo, upright bass, pots n’ pans, drums, bells, saxophone, xylophone and more, this band has a truly engaging sound, a real dose of Gypsy, Punk, Country, Grumble Boogie! It is like a good gumbo – you have some growling vocals, upright bass and percussion that makes a good, dark, dirty Louisiana roux, mixed heartily with some meaty rhythms, combined liberally with fresh offerings from the guitar and banjo that are like okra and tomatoes picked from your backyard garden, topped with the hot n’ sexy spice of the saxophone and jazz style drums, and finally a little something magical and indescribable, and you have Dirtfoot – a delicious, spicy, dirty band that will make you stomp your feet, shake your ass and yell like a lunatic on a full moon night.

MOUNTAIN SPROUT

Mountain Sprout a highly energetic hillbilly music machine, spitting original tunes and blowing minds with clever lyrics and face melting musicianship.   We are a full time touring band and play shows all year round for anyone who will listen.  Just give us a call you too can enjoy the performance of the Mountain Sprout.  If you have a bar we will sell liquor like nobody’s business and if you just want to party, we’ll get em’ all in the mood!

Whether it be Grayson VanSickle playing his machine gun banjo, singing their uniquely lyrical and brazen songs such as local favorites “Screw the Government” and “One More for the Ditch”, or guitarist Adam Waggs, who yanks up the melody and keeps our feet movin’. With a smile on his face, Daniel Redmond pulls cannon fire notes from his stand-up, dog house base, and Blayne Thiebaud gives the crowd a show, burnin’ rosin and bendin’ his bow on the fiddle. Together, they are MOUNTAIN SPROUT.

Playing around 250 shows a year, including music festivals such as Wakarusa, Winfield, and Mulberry Mountain Music Festival. They have performed in venues large and small. From opening up for Willie Nelson, to opening up another beer at the local and not-so-local bars, MOUNTAIN SPROUT is a true crowd favorite.

Since forming in 2007, MOUNTAIN SPROUT has released three recordings, beginning with the original debut album “One More for the Ditch”, followed by a collection of traditional tunes entitled “Fambilly Hour”, and topped by another CD of original songs called “Into the Sun”.  Also soon to have the latest addition to the collection “Habits to Feed”.

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