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Americana, Bluegrass and Acoustic Roots Musicwww.ASuddenTradition.com
Photo by Gregory Noack of Untitled Designs http://thinknoack.com/
A Sudden Tradition is a five-member Portland-area Americana band performing bluegrass, folk, old time, country, standards, contemporary, and original songs—all with that traditional acoustic roots sound. Performances are upbeat and wide-ranging, offering a barn-burning instrumental one moment, followed by a compelling traditional ballad or perhaps a feel-good western tune. The group is strong on vocal harmony as well as instrumental skill, including guitar, banjo, upright bass, piano, and fiddle.
Lead singer Jess Hoylman delivers a surprising range of vocal texture and emotion, moving from innocent wonder in one song to confident power in the next. When people hear Jess sing, they stop in their tracks and listen.
Dennis Zelmer holds the flat-picking acoustic guitar spot. Completely self-taught, Dennis has been a lifelong performer with bands spanning country, jazz standards, acoustic rock, blues, folk and bluegrass.
Suzanne Chimenti is usually found on banjo or piano but has a few other toys in her bag of tricks as well. Suzanne majored in vocal music and music education at Portland State and has enjoyed a thirty-year teaching and performing career.
Gary Schuh is a champion fiddle player, garnering state, regional, and national titles. Gary is sought after by musical artists across the U.S. for live performance and studio recording work.
On upright acoustic bass, Nancy Christie is well known in the Portland bluegrass scene. Her straight-ahead playing style brings the music to life and punches it up in just the right places.
The combined performing experience of the band’s players spans hundreds of shows from festival main stage and company events to farmers markets, weddings, and other family celebrations. Upbeat and family friendly—light-hearted and just plain fun—that’s what you get with A Sudden Tradition!
Contact
Dennis: 503-893-4569 Suzanne: 503-957-6161Email: [email protected]: www.ASuddenTradition.com
Photo Credit Please Cite: Photo by Gregory Noack of Untitled Designs http://thinknoack.com/
Partial Play List
Ain’t Misbehavin’ – Fats WallerBattle of New Orleans – Johnny HortonBlue and Lonesome – Alison KraussBlueridge Mountain Home – Flatt and ScruggsCan’t You Hear Me Calling – Bill MonroeCotton Fields – Traditional / CreedenceCountry Roads – John DenverCrawdad Song – TraditionalCrazy – Willie Nelson / PatsyClineFeudin’ and Fightin’ – from “Laffing Room Only”Firecracker – Ryan AdamsFull Moon of Love – K. D. LangGlendale Train – New Riders of the Purple SageGoodnight Irene – TraditionalHappy Trails – Dale EvansHello Stranger – Emmylou HarrisKentucky Waltz – Bill MonroeKilling the Blues – Alison Krauss and Robert PlantLove Please Come Home – Bill MonroeNine Pound Hammer – traditional / Flatt and ScruggsOregon You Are My Home – Suzanne ChementiOrphan Girl – Gillian WelchRain and Snow – TraditionalRed Clay Halo – TraditionalRed River Valley – TraditionalRed Rocking Chair – TraditionalRoll In My Sweet Baby’s Arms – Flatt and ScruggsSitting On Top Of The World – Doc WatsonTear My Stillhouse Down – Gillian WelchThe Old Home Place – Jayne and Webb / J.D. CroweThis Old House – Stuart Hamblin / The Statler BrothersThose Memories Of You – Alan O’BryantTonight My Baby’s Coming Home – Rhonda VincentTonight You Belong to Me – from “The Jerk”
Trains – Jess HoylmanTwelfth Street Rag – E. L. BowmanWalking After Midnight – Patsy ClineWheeler County Home – Dennis ZelmerWhite Freightliner Blues – Townes Van Zandt
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Americana, Bluegrass and Acoustic Roots Music
Photo by Gregory Noack of Untitled Designs http://thinknoack.com/
