Roots Music for Modern Times.

Based in New York's Hudson Valley, McMule offers an eclectic program of outstanding vocal and instrumental music ranging from blazing fiddle tunes to old-time country blues, from traditional Celtic ballads to their own original compositions. Whether grooving on a reel, trading solos on a gypsy swing tune, or exploring the nuances of a graceful country waltz, this group of versatile musicians makes dynamic, spontaneous and electrifying music with acoustic instruments.

John Anderson
Guitar: Martin, Collings, Santa Cruz
Reso: National and Beard Models
Banjo: anything that stays in tune
Influences: Garcia, Jorma, Acoustic Blues and Old Time Banjo players
Favorite Cereal: Grapenuts
Rolling tip: wet your fingertips first

Doug O'Connor
Bass: Tacoma Acoustic Electric, Lakland Hollow Body Electric
Influences: Phil Lesh, Tim O'Brien, Dr. Weil, Jesus
Favorite Clif Bar flavor: Oatmeal Raisin (old favorite flavor: Black Cherry Almond)
Gardening Tip: garlic is life

Perry Paletta
Instrument Flavors: Gilchrist, Martin, Schwab, Kimble, New-Mad
Influences: Revolver, Skull & Roses, Pangaea
Favorite Food: coffee
Computer Tip: power down

Jim Sterett
Harmonicas: Hohner Special 20 tastes best, 280 Chromatic, Lee Oskar
Influences:  Muddy Waters, Grateful Dead, Paul Butterfield, Miles Davis, Mark Graham, Brendan Power, Louis Armstrong
Old Bull Lee says: "Some's bastards, some's ain't.  That's the score."

Joanne Lediger
Instrument:  1967 disgruntled female
Influences: Aretha Franklin, Gillian Welch, Mavis Staples, Grace Slick
Favorite Food: a hot dog with everything except the hot dog
Favorite TV show: Strangers With Candy
Mentor: Jerri Blank

 
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