Piney Creek Weasels
Old time string band from Sacramento, California, featuring fiddle, clawhammer banjo, guitar, and bass.
1
songs
640
plays
Off to California Off to California
A beautiful waltz-time setting of a traditional Irish hornpipe.
The Piney Creek Weasels is an old-time string band based in Sacramento, California. The Weasels feature a high energy old-timey sound that combines highly entertaining arrangements with tight harmony and dynamic musicianship. A typical performance by the Weasels will feature originals penned by band members, obscure Old Time tunes and a few well-known favorites. Performances often will often end with the audience howling like dogs along with the band. The late banjo virtuoso Rick Abrams formed the group in 1987. Past members of the group include fiddler Dave Rainwater and guitarist Hugh Hoeger.
The Weasels have recorded 5 albums during its existence. The band released a new CD, called Off to California, in November, 2002, on its own Weaseltone label. The CD features fiddler Eric Andersons own lively dance tune, Three Cups Short, and an elegent waltz-time setting of the traditional Irish hornpipe Off to California. Other CDs recorded by the band include Squirrel Heads and Gravy on Hay Holler records and Go Long Mule (Heritage Records).
Sacramento, CA
USA
ID
208654
Contact
Sorry, this artist currently doesn't accept email messages.
Comments (2)
Great presentation of Off To California. It's one of my favorite tunes.
Thanks for putting it up.
oldmanandafiddle
SPREADING GODS LOVE.
VISIT US.
