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"The skilled interplay between band members and frequent bouts of improvisation are what makes jazz music so attractive."
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Stephen Franke and Noises from the Toolshed
Original songs shaped from Stephen Franke's personal Canadian experiences and compositions spawned from years of camaraderie are the foundation of Noises From The Toolshed. Travelling across this vast nation inspired the band to bring a variety of world musical styles to the stage, reflecting the culturally diverse nature of this country. A love of jazz, groove, Cuban rhythms and virtuosic musicianship married with the ease of folk music lends to their new and curious sound.
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 Songs for a Platinum Blonde Diner Waitress
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Normally, you'd probably do your best to ignore any unusual noises coming from the toolshed - but this particular sound is more than worth checking out. Led by jazz-groove guitarist/songwriter Stephen Franke, this hot new band has been making waves at festivals and clubs across North America since its formation in October 2002. The spring of 2004 brings about the release of their debut album 'Songs for a Platinum Blonde Diner Waitress'. Powered by the distinctive sound of Franke's 1949 Gibson L4 archtop guitar amplified through a Leslie organ speaker, Noises from the Toolshed play a unique blend of gypsy jazz and groove with strong Latin and Cuban influences. There are shades of Django Rheinhardt, Medeski Martin and Wood, Bruce Hornsby, Tom Waits and many others - all filtered through an innovative musical sensibility, scorching technique and a driving energy that's impossible to resist. |
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