Hello A&C fans, we've changed our name to HEY MAMA! Same band, new digs. Come say hi next time we're in town!
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- Members:
- Avi Salloway~ vocals, guitars, banjo, harmonica
Celia Woodsmith~ vocals, washboard, acoustic guitar
Ben Kogan~ electric and double Bass
Jared Seabrook~ drums - Genre:
- Washboard Rock & Roll
- Hometown:
- Cambridge, MA
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- Hey Mama Rock n' Roll Residency
Lizard Lounge
Tuesday, October 27 at 9:40pm - Hey Mama Rock n' Roll Residency
Lizard Lounge
Tuesday, October 20 at 9:00pm - Hey Mama Rock n' Roll Residency
Lizard Lounge
Tuesday, October 13 at 9:00pm - Hey Mama Rock n' Roll Residency
Lizard Lounge
Tuesday, October 6 at 9:00pm - Avi & Cela at the Middle East ...
Middle East
Thursday, October 1 at 9:00pm - Avi & Celia at the Tunbridge W...
The Tunbridge World's Fair
Sunday, September 20 at 12:30pm - Avi & Celia at Local Roots Foo...
Groundworks Somerville
Saturday, September 19 at 7:30pm - Avi & Celia at Peach's
Peach's
Saturday, September 12 at 10:00pm - Connecticut Folk Festival
Connecticut Folk Festival
Friday, September 11 at 6:00pm - Avi & Celia at Nectars
Nectars
Saturday, September 5 at 10:00pm
Avi & Celia Hey All! We have a new Facebook account under Hey Mama! Check it out, and if you'd like we have the album up for pre-sale! Love!
"Sexy roots swagger with populist fire." –The Boston Globe Originally a powerhouse duo, Avi & Celia found an outlet, literally, and have plugged into Hey Mama, a contemporary rock n’ roll band. The ever evolving, Avi & Celia have been a professional band since 2005. They have released two captivating records; "Let it ...Rise" (2008) and "Off the Floor" (2007), have played over 400 shows, building a loyal fan base and have received acclaim from Yankee Magazine, the Boston Globe, and NHPR. Hey Mama features Avi & Celia with Jared Seabrook and Ben Kogan on drums and bass. The rock & roll vibe of the band explores the groups deep influence in blues and roots-country music. Avi Salloway and Celia Woodsmith hold a special chemistry both with song writing and performing that is accentuated by the talents of Seabrook and Kogan. Summer 09’ the band rocked a 40-date summer tour of festivals and club dates in the Northeast and Canada. Their self-titled album “Hey Mama” is being released in December 2009. The album was recorded with Grammy nominated producer Jack Gauthier at Lakewest Recording. Wheels are turning and snowballs are rolling. Hey Mama! "Hey Mama is stoking the rock & roll fire for a new generation." ––Brendan Hogan, host of Blues on WGBH “… a rich, powerful sound that carries the frenetic energy of a tent revival.” ––Yankee Magazine “See them in concert they’re gonna move you; I know they’re gonna move you.” ––NHPR "You can tell right away that this music comes from the very fiber of their souls and it is absolutely spellbinding to listen to." – –Rock and Roll Report
Musician:453 fans
Avi & Celia new tracks up on ze myspace!
myspace.com
MySpace Music profile for Hey Mama. Download Hey Mama Rock / Roots Music / Blues music singles, watch music videos, listen to free streaming mp3s, & read Hey Mama's blog.
Avi & Celia Almost ready to send out the master to the disk maker.....ooooohhhh yes. I can almost feel the album in my fingers....
Avi & Celia Originally a powerhouse duo, Avi & Celia found an outlet, literally, and have plugged into Hey Mama, a contemporary rock n’ roll band. The ever evolving, Avi & Celia have been a professional band since 2005. They have released two captivating records; Let it Rise (2008) and Off the Floor (2007), have played over 300 sh...ows, building a loyal fan base and have received acclaim from Yankee Magazine, the Boston Globe, and NHPR.
Avi & Celia Originally a powerhouse duo, Avi & Celia found an outlet, literally, and have plugged into Hey Mama, a contemporary rock n’ roll band. The ever evolving, Avi & Celia have been a professional band since 2005. They have released two captivating records; Let it Rise (2008) and Off the Floor (2007), have played over 300 sh...ows, building a loyal fan base and have received acclaim from Yankee Magazine, the Boston Globe, and NHPR.
Avi & Celia Originally a powerhouse duo, Avi & Celia found an outlet, literally, and have plugged into Hey Mama, a contemporary rock n’ roll band. The ever evolving, Avi & Celia have been a professional band since 2005. They have released two captivating records; Let it Rise (2008) and Off the Floor (2007), have played over 300 sh...ows, building a loyal fan base and have received acclaim from Yankee Magazine, the Boston Globe, and NHPR.
Avi & Celia With Margaret Glaspy!
At the Lizard Lounge!
Time:9:00PM Tuesday, October 6th
Location:Lizard Lounge
Avi & Celia New name: Hey Mama! check it out!
myspace.com
MySpace Music profile for Hey Mama. Download Hey Mama Rock / Roots Music / Blues music singles, watch music videos, listen to free streaming mp3s, & read Hey Mama's blog.
Avi & Celia So many secrets.....so little time left before we tell you all of them.....
Avi & Celia A raucous washboard, sliding steel guitar, and two resounding voices bond together to deliver gritty, original rock & roll.
Time:12:30PM Sunday, September 20th
Location:The Tunbridge World's Fair
Avi & Celia
"Avi & Celia combine sexy roots swagger with populist fire."
–The Boston Globe
A raucous washboard, sliding steel guitar, and two resounding voices bond together to deliver gritty, original rock & roll. Avi Salloway and Celia Woodsmith team up with heavy hitting drums and bass to deliver a dynamic and powerful performance.
Time:9:00PM Thursday, October 1st
Location:Middle East
Avi & Celia
Avi & Celia, who normally team up with heavy hitting drums and bass for an old school rock n' roll sound, gather together some of the best Boston bluegrass musicians and throw down a night of dancing, murder ballads and whiskey at the Cantab! Playing their original material and some classic traditionals its sure to be ...a pickin' and grinin' good time.
The Band:
Celia Woodsmith- Vocals
Avi Salloway- Vocals, Steel Guitar
Sten Isak ~ Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Charlie Rose ~ Banjo, Cello
Adam "Pickles" Moss~ Fiddle
Ben Kogan~ Double Bass
Avi & Celia Playing Liberate Festival today up in Sheldon, VT. 5pm! Dancing, yoga, local food and hippies. Ahhh Vermont!
Avi & Celia Playing tonight at the Precinct in Union Square, come have a helluva time!
www.precinctbar.com
PRECINCT is one of Boston's hottest Bar-Restaurant-Nightclubs. Previously home to the Somerville Police, the unique basement-venue features an outdoor beer garden/patio, live music every night, food served late, and sporting events.
