![]() A name that became so associated with grabbin' a cold one that the boys have their own limited edition brew for fans to "strangle." Pair that with the influence of neighboring Detroit Rock City and you've got the Stranglers.Īs lead singer, Ricky Lentz, explains, "We're at a crossroads where fans of both rock and country can meet." Their name is, in fact, a euphemism for drinking a beer. Give one listen to their upcoming full-length album, Home (release date ), to see how far the boys have come since their first EP, My First Rodeo, in 2007. ![]() Guitarist Rick Browarski, the predominant songwriter of the band, writes his best stuff when pulling from real life, and there's no doubt this album is shaded by mature themes like family and real love, while keeping just enough of those rambunctious beer-bar tunes the band was founded on. Perhaps the most country-sounding thing about the Stranglers' music is Lentz's deep, pure baritone vocals. His lyrics ooze from the speakers, creamy as velvet, with moments of contradictory gruffness that are only more alluring, like a recently-shaved beard on an otherwise smooth face. The rest of the band, including drummer Jeremy Kanouse and bassist Kevin Davis, form the backbone of the music, delivering gospel-tinged blues,Opry-licious americana, beer-soaked ballads and everything in between. Working with the band was producer hip to the Detroit scene, Tino Gross (Uncle Kracker, Kid Rock, R.L. Burnside, Howling Diablos), and featured on the album Detroit native, James Wailin' on harmonica (The Reefermen) and Jimmie Bones (Twisted Brown Trucker Band) on keys. The Longneck Stranglers sit comfortably at their crossroads, a genre-spanning group, that can relate to fans on both sides of the tracks. When struggling to define their sound, just call them American music.We offer a number of different packages from a full ceilidh band and DJ/disco, through to a small group to provide background music. 3-piece band 3 musicians (accordion, fiddle/stompbox, guitar) plus separate caller If you do not find exactly what you require, or want to talk about something different, please call us – we can usually tailor something exactly to your requirements. Approximately 12 dances plus tunes in between, lasting up to 2.5 hours excluding breaks. ![]() The bartunes band plus#Ĥ-piece band 4 musicians (accordion, fiddle/stomp box, guitar plus second fiddle or percussion) plus separate callerĪpproximately 12 dances plus tunes in between, lasting up to 2.5 hours excluding breaks. Our professional caller will talk your guests through each dance.
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