Duo de Twang explained

Duo de Twang
Alias:Les Claypool's Duo de Twang
Years Active:–present
Label:ATO
Associated Acts:Primus, M.I.R.V.
Current Members:Les Claypool
Bryan Kehoe

Duo de Twang is an American country duo formed in 2012. It features Primus bass guitarist Les Claypool and M.I.R.V. guitarist Bryan Kehoe, who has been Claypool's friend since high school.

History

The duo was originally conceived as a one-off gig for Hardly Strictly Bluegrass music festival in San Francisco.[1] Claypool decided to continue with the band after a camping trip he took with his son.[2] The band started performing at various venues and festivals, including McKittrick Hotel and Jam Cruise.[3] [4]

The band released its debut album, Four Foot Shack, on February 4, 2014, via ATO Records. The album features original songs and covers from various artists, including Bee Gees and Alice in Chains, as well as Primus, Claypool's own band.[5] [6] [7]

Musical style

The band's inspirations include jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, country musicians Johnny Horton, Jerry Reed and Vernon Dalhart, and "hillbilly music from the '30s and '40s." The band's music features a simple guitar and bass arrangement with occasional use of banjo and mini-tambourine. Duo de Twang's music has been classified as Americana, bluegrass,[8] country,[9] hillbilly[10] and rock.[10]

Claypool described the duo as "my fuck-off vacation band." He also stated: "I'm getting a chance to bullshit with the audience. You've got two guys that have to hold down the rhythm and you can't get too terribly melodic except with the vocals or whatnot."

Band members

Discography

Studio albums

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Les Claypool Covers Primus, Bee Gees on Duo de Twang Debut . . November 23, 2013 . January 29, 2014 . Herbert, Kiran.
  2. Web site: Les Claypool's Duo de Twang Reveal Debut Album, Cover Primus, Bee Gees, Alice in Chains, Stompin' Tom Connors . . November 19, 2013 . January 29, 2014 . Hudson, Alex.
  3. Web site: Les Claypool's Duo de Twang touring, playing McKittrick Hotel after Sleep No More (dates) . . January 6, 2014 . January 29, 2014 . Moore, Doug.
  4. Web site: Les Claypool official website . 29 January 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140202094554/http://primusville.com/tour.html . 2 February 2014 .
  5. Web site: Hear Les Claypool's Duo de Twang Cover Alice in Chains' 'Man in the Box' . . January 20, 2014 . January 29, 2014 . McGovern, Kyle.
  6. Web site: Les Claypool Is Country-Fried With Duo de Twang - Album Premiere . . January 29, 2014 . January 29, 2014 . Gentile, John.
  7. Web site: Music: Les Claypool's Duo De Twang: Man In The Box . . January 23, 2014 . January 29, 2014 . Kielty, Martin . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140129172817/http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/music_and_videos/les-claypools-duo-de-twang-man-in-the-box/ . January 29, 2014 .
  8. Web site: Blurt Magazine Review. Blurt. Recker. Scott. April 25, 2020.
  9. Web site: The Austin Chronicle Review. The Austin Chronicle. Winkie. Luke. March 14, 2014. April 25, 2020.
  10. Web site: REVIEW: Claypool's album: 'Back-woods, hillbilly stomp rock' . Cody . Reeves . February 16, 2014 . The Ranger . January 19, 2022.

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