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| Location: | PORTLAND, OREGON |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Jul 2, 2008 (65 days back) |
About Me |
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The Stolen Sweets formed in 2005 with the intention of reviving the songs of 1930s sister act, The Boswell Sisters. Comprised of vocalists Jen Bernard, Lara Michell and Erin Sutherland, guitarists Pete Krebs and David Langenes (both of whom sing) and double bass player Keith Brush, The Sweets' repertoire has expanded to include material from the 1920s -1940s. Their arrangements are still inspired by the Boswells' tight 3-part harmonies, frequent tempo changes and "knowing shrugs and raised eyebrows," as noted by the Oregonian's A&E. Unlike the original Boswell arrangements that featured piano, clarinet, and horns, the Sweets incorporate gypsy jazz accompaniment, reminiscent of Django Reinhardt. The Boswell Sisters were popular harmony singers in the late 20s and early 30s, keeping company with the likes of the Dorsey Brothers, Bunny Berigan, Eddie Lang, and Benny Goodman -- partnerships that provided the jazz world with some of its most influential recordings. The nature of the music was auspicious and good-humored, providing a ray of hope to listeners during a truly dispiriting economic depression. The Sweets recently traveled to New Orleans to headline the Boswell Sisters Centennial commemorating the birth of the most famous Boswell Sister, Connee, born in 1907. They had the honor of playing at legendary jazz club Snug Harbor, the Louisiana Music Factory and on the steps of the Cabildo in Jackson Square, where the Louisiana Purchase was inked. In March of 2008, they will take their maiden voyage to Europe, performing their unique brand of vintage jazz in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, Slovenia and Germany. The Sweets stay busy playing club gigs, private events and festivals all over the northwest and beyond. They strive to keep these vintage tunes alive, transporting a wide array of listeners to the early days of jazz. BOOKING INQUIRIES: jen@stolensweets.com BUY OUR CD! Shuffle Off to Buffalo features some of Portland's finest musicians, including Sam Henry (drums), Skip vonKuske (cello), Nelly Kovalev (violin), Laird Halling (clarinet), Farnell Newton (trumpet), and Stephen Walker (trombone). p VISIT OUR ONLINE STORE: |
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Music:Member Since: 3/23/2005Band Website: stolensweets.com Band Members: {photos: www.fsphotographers.com } Jen Bernard, vocals Lara Michell, vocals Erin Sutherland, vocals Keith Brush, double bass Pete Krebs, guitar & vocals David Langenes, guitar & vocals ...and our lovely cigaretteless girls, The Yowzas! Influences:The Boswell Sisters, Annette Hanshaw, The Mills Brothers, Nat King Cole, Django Reinhardt, and countless others. Sounds Like: The tunes your grandparents' parents listened to. Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Swing / Jazz / Western Swing) |
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My Blog |
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Chapter 11: the Wrap-Up |
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| So, a few long days of travel, and a return to sunny Portland in all it’s jet-lagged glory. We get sleepy at 7PM and are up early for a change (speak for yourself, Pete -- love, Keith). I... Posted by The Stolen Sweets on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:21:00 PST |
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Essen, Germany |
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| Chapter 10: Essen Means ’To Eat’ auf Deutsch At least as I understand it.It took two days to reach Essen, via Augsburg. It’s a medium-sized city, more North than Central, very ... Posted by The Stolen Sweets on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:20:00 PST |
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Ljubljana, Slovenia |
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| Chapter 9: Hi Mom, I’m In a Prison in Slovenia So we drive East, across the top of Italy breezing past Bologna and Trieste and into Slovenia. The change in topography was startling.... Posted by The Stolen Sweets on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:17:00 PST |
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More Cinque Terre |
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| Chapter eight: How Many Steps Does It Take To Kill A Sweet?’Ah, the Cinque Terre. Five small towns isolated from the evil automobile and reachable only by train, nestled in the terraced hills o... Posted by The Stolen Sweets on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:12:00 PST |
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Western/Central France and Cinque Terre, Italy |
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| Chapter Seven: "Is Oudon Issoudun?" Leaving Paris, we headed south to Oudon in the Valley of the Loire River. Met by our lovely host Meriem, we were escorted through far... Posted by The Stolen Sweets on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:09:00 PST |
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Paris: the Beehive of Europe |
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| Chapter 7: ParisSo, tearfully, we left our new home in Ghent for the long drive south to Paris. Hours later, we arrived in the suburbs which quickly turned into the deep urban thrum of the outer nei... Posted by The Stolen Sweets on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:19:00 PST |
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We love Ghent. |
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| Chapter 6: Ghent. Ghent is one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Europe, period. To me it is the heart of Europe: a city of worn, beautiful buildings of great age and streets that have seen an... Posted by The Stolen Sweets on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:38:00 PST |
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On to Belgium |
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| Chapter 5 1/2: Adieu Enschede...Driving east along flat Dutch highways, we find ourselves in a farmland EuroDisney, replete with kicking horses, thatched roofs and distant church spires like fingers ... Posted by The Stolen Sweets on Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:18:00 PST |
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Bunnik, anyone? |
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| Chapter 4: "Bunnik; It kind of rhymes with ’Bunny’" Ah yes, the Dutch countryside in all its glory. Gone are the wet bricks of beloved Mokum, replaced by the mossy cold air of... Posted by The Stolen Sweets on Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:37:00 PST |
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More Amsterdam |
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| Chapter Three: If this is Tuesday, we must still be in AmsterdamAmsterdam, ah Amsterdam. City of water and beauty. City of brick and rain. City of bicycles and a rather gutteral vocabulary. A city... Posted by The Stolen Sweets on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:04:00 PST |
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My Friends |
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The Yowzas, The Boswell Sisters, Pink Martini, Daisy May and Seth Bernard, Blue 4 Trio, Swing Time!, Think SWING! Jazz and Blues Festival, Blue Cranes, Pete Krebs Trio, Sassparilla Jug Band (Sassparilla), Midnight Serenaders, GROOVEFEST, The Portland Cello Project, Alberta Street Pub, Jen, the middle sweet, Lara Michell, Susie Blue, Company B, Jayne Marie on Cross Lake, jason roark, Bar Deco, Les Poukissotes, TheFlappettes, Elizabeth Butters, The Puppini Sisters, Vagabond Opera, Nicolette, Still Chase, Cotton Club Blues Band, Ms. Mystique, Elvis Hitler: In Absentia Luce Tenebrae Vincit, Cristo, Miss Havisham's Tea Party, Many More, Steppenwolf Rockshop Straubing, Lucifer Jazz and the Love Rats, mushroomman, Sluts and Squares, Russ, The Dino Lounge, Julia Dawn, Sandy Zacky & Mike Clifford, Poor Boy, maconha, ddandoo, GLUBDUB.COM The Underground Jukebox Radio, ~♥~kellee~♥~, Groovacious Groovefest, Sweet Hollywaiians, Acme Swing Mfg. Co., willie w., GrooveAgent, sexy RENEE sexy, Mike Longline, Claudia Corona, Adolfina - the zombie killer, Lisa Stringfield, RACH, daniela, NI LIV - radio playlisted with new single, ~Strawberry Pink Lemonade~, Jagaa Sirius de Atl ((Por Que)), The GYPSY HOTEL Club, JJPoyatos, mari°s, THE OFFICIAL BLEU OCEAN MUSIC PAGE, * La Tweetie * de Chicago, Le gramophone de Pépé, Portland Ukulele, The Sound Gallery, Kabaret Live, Infamous Miss Berlin Deluxxe PxKxG & Vintage B!, The Sweet Hollywaiians, BraNded, Barakade
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