BOULDER ACOUSTIC SOCIETY: So Many Stars In The Sky

Boulder Acoustic Society

So Many Stars In The Sky

© 2004 Boulder Acoustic Society (825346556826)

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According to violinist Darol anger, BAS is The Future of String Band Music on a Silver Platter. They take this admonition seriously, but not too seriously. Each member of BAS comes from a different musical world.

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THIS CD IS OUT OF PRINT! WHEN CD BABY IS OUT, IT IS GONE FOR GOOD!

Each member of BAS comes from a different musical world, and the resulting mix is what makes their music so special. Shredding guitar licks, soaring gypsy violin, a little ukulele and the thump of an old time bass bounce around with a jazz accordion and creative percussion to create a new sound. It is American Roots music with the edge of punk rock and the grace of chamber music.

This joyful chaos has defined BAS for the last four years of relentless touring, recording and rehearsing. They have crisscrossed the country countless times building a following the old fashioned way: by making connections with fans one at a time. From festivals to rock clubs, dive bars to house concerts, BAS has spread the word. And who is listening? Hipsters and hippies, punks and grandmas, kids and pickers, folkies and yuppies all "get it" where it matters: deep down in that place that defies description.

Speaking of defying description, what are people saying about BAS?

Guitar whiz Tommy Emmanuel says, "These guys are adventurous, entertaining, very original. I thoroughly enjoyed them."

Genre bending violinist Darol Anger describes them as, "The future of String Band Music on a silver platter."

Their most recent CD, NOW was released in January 2007 and was produced by Greg Schochet. Brian Johnson of Marquee Magazine says:

"NOW is the type of album that old time traditional artists would have made had today's technology been available back then. It's crisp, refined and gives brilliant credit to the instrumentation, all without sounding too slick or overproduced. The light bouncy tracks simultaneously pay homage to American roots music, while also kicking sand in its face by boldly saying, 'This is how we roll in Boulder.' The band's presentation is immaculate but loose, and it comes across as fun for listeners. Its rawness refined and it's damn good."

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  • unusual mix - very tuneful
    author: torre

    This album is as good as their 8th color! Tuneful, imaginative, inventive, and at the same time rootsy.

  • This CD will transport you to another time and place...via the stars.
    author: Malinda

    With unique compositions and the musicians who can play them as well as these guys do, you have a winner in the Stars. My advise: buy this CD and keep it permanently in the stereo.

  • Unique sound...something we need more of in our music culture.
    author: Colin

    I'm am looking to start writing and playing some bluegrass/folk music for marimba or even percussion ensemble. Doing a search on Yahoo! I came across this band. Sounds great! I'm very impressed by the unique approach to music.

  • Great variety, in instrumentation and genre, nostalgic.
    author: Becky H.

    I am using this CD to show my students other options for their string instruments other than classical music and the symphony. It's a great way to find a niche for some of these students and keep them going. I think the oldie tunes are a lot of fun.

  • These guys are the new sound!
    author: Dave Matheson

    This stuff is great. Happy, finger-snappin', and virtuosic! I would like to hear this stuff on the radio!

  • A fun happy trip!
    author: Amy Harr

    These guys are talented, creative and have a lot of fun. My mom recognized all the old tunes with their funky twists and triangle, and you can tell everyone contributes bunches of personality to the mix. Definitely a happy and quirky batch of tunes.

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