The Bala
Hounds
Pioneers of Post-Psychedelic
Appalachian Swing
A musical stew made from bluegrass, cajun, swing, tex-mex, latin, old-timey, celtic, and jazz improvisation...
Andy Andrews
Ranji Kumar
Scott Schaffer
Joe Spinelli
banjo, guitar, voice
accordion, voice
mandolin,
guitar, voice
double bass, voice
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"A unique and appealing blend of genres, sprinkled
liberally with a gently-twisted sensibility." - Larry Cohen of Tony Trischka and Skyline
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| "Their musical roots...have led to bold invention... the
Hounds have created a lusty melange that celebrates a world of influences." - Keith Brand, WXPN-FM |
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"The Bala Hounds are talented and diverse musicians that
are due recognition." - Mardrat Bytes Music Reviews |
| "Dogma Sutra is a fresh and spirited mix of
bluegrass, country, folk and a passel of [other] influences..."Spit Shine Your
Shoes" swings like there's no tomorrow..."Little Things," a slightly
winking, high stepping ballad is a huge delight...The Hounds are amazing musicians and
they've written many memorable songs." - Baltimore City Paper |
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"Weird! I didn't know whether to wear my John Deere cap
or my turban." - Gene Shay, WHYY-FM |
| "Good playing is reinforced by some clever arrangements
and...by the end of the trip they have a full net of good tunes." - Dirty Linen |
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"The Bala Hounds provide lots of tasty mandolin, bass,
guitar and banjo... the instrumental work is top-notch." - After Dark |