Best Use of Kazoo in a Rock Song: Nominee #2

I'm sure if you've kept up with this blog at all you already know that I'm just a little bit obsessed with the little band from Massachusetts, Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers. So when Andy was quick give The Spinto Band the Grammy for Best Use of Kazoo in a Rock Song, I couldn't help but slow his roll and add another nominee to the category.

So here, for the millionth time on this blog, is Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers with their rousing saloon-style rocker, "Uninspired Gambling," with Kellogg playing what is known as the SK & the 6ers "horn section" (about seven kazoos shoved into a harmonica neck holder). The bassist-turned-piano player (for this song) Kit, aka Goose (these guys have fun nicknames) takes it to the next level by whipping out a sweet keytar solo that brings down the house.

Sorry about the video quality. I didn't do it. If you want to see part two of the song (full of a water drinking contest and drum solo while the rest of the band throws stuffed animals at the drummer), click here.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: you need to see this band! Head to their website right now and see when they're coming to your town this Spring!!!

Shit You Should Know...'Cause They're Coming to Chapel Hill

Can't get tickets to the Ben Folds show March 28th? All is not lost. Check out these guys that will be playing at the Cat's Cradle the same night.

Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers

I believe these guys have the best live show of any band in the country. Not only is their live sound is supremely polished, but their on-stage antics send the show over the top. They've been known to recite movie quotes mid-song, sing parts of other popular songs mid-song, and even do an a cappella rendition of Queen's "Fat Bottom Girls."(Sorry for the bad quality of some of these videos, this is all YouTube had to offer.) If you have not seen them live, March 28th is your chance to see the best live show on the east coast. I would be there if it wasn't for Ben. Sacrifices we must make...

Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers - "Thirteen" (m4a)
Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers - "Start the Day Early" (m4a)

Matt Wertz

I first heard of this talented singer/songwriter when SK and the Sixers announced that they would be touring with him this spring (and if SK will play with them, they're good in my book). Wertz soulful voice soars over an acoustic-country groove to mold a sound that reminds you of a lazy Sunday in spring. I really hate that I'm going to miss him when he comes to Chapel Hill in March, but I'll be sure to catch him the next opportunity I get.

(I couldn't find a good YouTube video...sorry)

Matt Wertz - "Marianne" (m4a)
Matt Wertz - "Everything's Right" (m4a)