Blue Cactus got their start among the active honky-tonk circuit of North Carolina, developing an electrified twang that now branches out effortlessly into folk, alt-country, and psychedelic-tinged rock. Having released two records to critical acclaim, they have grown a cult following in the South and beyond, their introspective lyricism and blistering guitar techniques making the band potent in the studio and on stage. Their songs are currently featured in NPR Live Sessions and Billboard with albums reviewed in Paste, American Songwriter, and No Depression who praised their ability to paint “beautiful pictures of limitless possibility” in roots music. Their third studio album, Believer, is set to release April 25 via Sleepy Cat Records.
https://www.bluecactusmusic.com/
Lloyd Thayer puts the ‘multi’ in multi-instrumentalist, playing a mind boggling assortment of stringed intsruments including but not limited to: Dobro and Weissenborn lap steel guitars, Turkish Saz ,Oud and Cumbus, 22 stringed Indian Chaturangui, Afghan Rabab, Ukulele and more. A recovering street performer and determined songwriter, his indoor shows combine a mixture of American folk and blues with elements of Indian, Arabic, Turkish, and Southeast Asian musical ideas, often all in the course of the same song. The OddFather has released over forty full length albums over a 38 year period.
Greyhound lover, fog collector, and used string archivist, who in his free time memorizes the complete recorded works of Bo Carter can be found playing the harmonica while driving in search of rare birds, instruments or teachings, whichever comes first. Always gently striving to become a better listener.
"An underground legend......one of the Boston scene's most distinctive and creative voices" ~ Ted Drozdowski, Boston Phoenix
"Lots of original approaches, excellent playing, great tone and cool sounds I've never heard from a slide before......I can't figure out what you're doing half the time!~ Stacy Phillips, Dobro Maven, author of "The Complete Dobro Player" (Mel Bay)
"This guy's like Bill Jackson, Jesse Fuller and Captain Beefheart all rolled in to one!"~ Performer Magazine.
www.lloydthayer.com
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