An exciting trio of female vocalists ~~ The
Hot Flashes ~~ has reunited after thirteen years
to once again feature their tight vocal harmonies and solid instrumentation.
The Hot Flashes
are Amy Gallatin, who with her expressive, soulful
singing has made a name for herself on the Americana music scene both
in the USA and in Europe; award-winning singer/songwriter Gail
Wade, and multi-instrumentalist Peggy Harvey,
founding member of the long-running bluegrass group Traver Hollow
and who performs with Gail in her band Turning Point.
Peggy made guest appearances with Amy Gallatin & Stillwaters
for many years during and after her Traver Hollow years, and Gail
and Amy were drawn together through music, their mutual love of horses,
and the Western life. All three share a passion for acoustic music,
and together they have amassed a wealth of beautifully performed songs
drawn from the bluegrass, folk, vintage country, swing, jazz, and
blues genres, with a few cowgirl and traditional tunes thrown in for
good measure.
Backed by the solid chops of mandolinist/guitarist JD Williams,
Dobro veteran Roger Williams—both from Gallatin’s
band Stillwaters--and bassist John Urbanik, the instrumentation
also includes the occasional clawhammer banjo. As a group these six
veteran musicians meld their collective experiences, voices and instruments
into a unique and rousing musical experience as the three women fuse
their distinct voices into one soaring, harmonious musical element.
the 'Men-O'Pause'...
Photos
courtesy of Marilyn Catasus
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