Mountain Emergency
bluegrass music
Upcoming shows:
Oct. 2: Andy's in the Old Port, 7-10
Oct. 4: Blue, Portland, 6-7:30
Oct. 23: She Doesn't Like Guthrie's in Lewiston, 8-10
Have strings, will travel!
Portland, Maine
Breaking News
Mountain Emergency had a terrific summer playing in various venues around southern Maine, including on the main stage at the Yarmouth Clam Fest. Thanks to superb pickers Jeff Folger (banjo) and John Ganz (guitar) for filling in when certain individuals were predisposed.
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In older news: Mountain Emergency has had a change in personnel. We are pleased to announce that Steve Bixby of Round Pond, Maine, has recently joined us on upright bass. Anyone traveling the festival circuit in these parts knows that Steve plays bass for the award-winning Katahdin Valley Boys; his reputation as a topnotch bass player and fine singer precedes him. Welcome, Steve.
Also joining the band in recent weeks is Jake Henning, founder of the shortlived but highly acclaimed band My Bluegrass Romance. Jake is an ace mandolin player and a strong vocalist, and his musical sensibilities and talent for arrangements will no doubt be invaluable resources for M.E
JAKE HENNING STEVE BIXBY
Left to right above are Scott Elliott, Chris Dombrowski, Jeff Trippe, Dave Berry, and Bill Holden
Mountain Emergency derived from a weekly jam session at Dave's house in North Yarmouth, Maine, where various great pickers are in attendance on nearly any given night. The men of M.E. are as one, though, in their love of both traditional and contemporary acoustic music. Their sound is strongly marked by the tight harmonies and creative instrumentations characteristic of bluegrass, but their eclectic tastes tend to lead them down various musical paths. Their setlists include favorites by Bill Monroe and Flatt and Scruggs, songs by some of the hottest bands on the festival circuit, and original compositions, too.
With fire in their eyes and love of that "high lonesome sound" in their souls, the boys are ready to play. Won't you consider booking Mountain Emergency for your venue or event? Please call (207)319-5905 for booking and fees.
