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Sunday, 26 October 2008
Three songwriters from three different backgrounds converge to form an amalgamation of lyrical imagery, instrumental sensitivity, and heartfelt performance. Tex Santos, Chris "DJ Gristle" Steude, and The Captain Chas (or Chas) arrived upon each other sharing the same connections with the others’ music; and found in each other the muse needed to produce something both spontaneous and poignant. DJ Gristle unleashes his unending stream of creative song production. Tex Santos brings his gift for overarching and relevant imagery to the table. The Captain Chas adds instrumental meat and lyrical wit. Combined, the Orsons strive to compliment each others’ styles and produce something truly worthwhile.

Captain Chas - Human Voice, Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Electric and Upright Basses (fingered and bowed), Percussion (bohdran, cajon-djembe, cymbals), Feedback/noise, Songwriting DJ Gristle -Human Voice, Mandolin, Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar, Melodica, Accordian, Songwriting Tex Santos - Human Voice, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica, Banjo, Songwriting

Webpage: http://www.myspace.com/theorsonsmusic
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Description: A mix of dark Americana, folk, rock, blue grass and southern grunge.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 19 August 2009 )
 
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