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Duo de Twang

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Years active
  
2012 (2012)–present

Associated acts
  
Primus, M.I.R.V.

Members
  
Labels
  
ATO

Website
  
www.lesclaypool.com

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Also known as
  
Les Claypool's Duo de Twang

Genres
  
Americana, country, bluegrass

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

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History

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

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.

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.

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

  • Les Claypool - bass guitar, vocals, tambourine
  • Bryan Kehoe - guitar
  • Discography

    Studio albums
  • Four Foot Shack (2014, ATO Records)
  • Songs

    Stayin’ AliveFour Foot Shack · 2014
    The Bridge Came Tumblin’ DownFour Foot Shack · 2014
    Buzzards of Green HillFour Foot Shack · 2014

    References

    Duo de Twang Wikipedia


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