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The Asylum Street Spankers are named for a street in Austin, Texas, that once led to the State Asylum. They’ve been called a postmodern jug band and “Hee-Haw for hipsters,” among other things. They use fiddles, resonator guitars and even a saw, one of five instruments key contributor Christina Marrs has taught herself.
Their music is drawn mostly from the early 20th century, yet many of the lyrics aren’t suitable for NPR — they’re a bit too naughty. But as Jacki Lyden notes, the act is witty and wacky, a bit reminiscent of the late, great Spike Jones and his orchestra.
Hil-friggin-larious! The title says it all. I have always found ‘candlelight vigils’ to be pathetic and useless also. We need more electric cars, E85 (ethanol), and bio-diesel, dammit!
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