Special Ed and the Shortbus -virallinen sivu, genre: Blue Grass

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The Story thus far: Special Ed and the Shortbus is a bubbling fountain of virtuosic insanity. Seeing them play is like watching a high-speed train about to jump the tracks. Unstoppable energy matched with technical mastery, outlandish humor and fully engaging entertainment, the Shortbus is a sight to behold. Jug band, Bluegrass, Old-Timey, String Band, Vaudevillian, call it what you will, it's just American music (except when it's Eastern European). The primary objective is to play the music that they would like to hear. They currently make this music on two banjos, two guitars, a mandolin, a fiddle, a trap set, a doghouse bass, many kazoos, and a whole host of other toys.

Special Ed and the Shortbus have been playing music since the Spring of 2002. Based in Richmond, VA, we have traveled far and wide through VA, MD, NC, and WV; as well as up through NY, New England, and the mid-West. As they've been playing, the music has moved in many directions as our individual characters have come together and morphed each other's playing. They have gained a reputation both near and far for our high energy and sometimes bizarre live acts.

In 2004 they released two albums simultaneously. "Special Ed and the Shortbus Bluegrass Band," is their more straight ahead endeavor, while "Downhill From Here," contains their more "blue" material. Special Ed and the Shortbus are based out of Richmond, Virginia. They play frequently within the mid-Atlantic region and occasionally venture out for extended tours. Check out their website and sign up for their email list to find out when they'll be playing near you!

Joshua Bearman 04 lokakuuta 2005 10.19