The Fabulous Potato Heads Rhythm & Blues Ceili Band
In
May 2001, The Fabulous Potato Heads Rhythm & Blues Ceili Band decided
to disband after 6 1/2 years, two CD's, many performances, and a lot of
good memories. The
band wants to thank everyone for their support
Drummer Allen Muller and Singer Melanie Caudron are working
together in the band
40 Thieves. Here is the link to find out about the band or
contact them: http://www.40thieves.info
Singer/accordion/harmonica
player Danny Costello is working with the band Johnny Jump Up.
Here is the link to find out about the band or contact him: http://www.johnnyjumpupmusic.com
Bassist/vocalist
Chuck Lawhorn is working with Iona. Here is the link
to find out about the band or contact him: http://www.ionamusic.com
The Fabulous
Potato Heads Rhythm and Blues Ceili Band played traditional Irish music from the
perspective of a rock and roll band, incorporating influences ranging from pop to blues to
zydeco. Based in the Baltimore-Washington area, the six piece band was a frequent
headliner at Irish Festivals and opened for groups as diverse as the Commitments
and the Wolfe Tones. The Fabulous Potato Heads' recordings received excellent reviews
in the Washington Post and Dirty Linen magazine.
Much of the Fabulous Potato Heads' material consists of
traditional Irish music, including jigs, reels, and standards, but they take an electric,
very eclectic approach, something like a cross between The Clancy Brothers and REM. In
addition, the band covers songs from a host of non-traditional sources such as Wilson
Pickett, Marvin Gaye, Chuck Berry, The Pogues, The Waterboys, and others.
The band's second CD was released in February 2001 and includes fourteen tracks,
with six originals and covers of songs by artists such as Richard Thompson, Ralph McTell, and others.
In keeping with the spirit of the band, the CD includes a range of traditional
Irish, rock and roll, and other instrumentation such as congas and a horn section.
For more information, see our 2nd CD web page or e-mail the band.