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January 25th, 2011 at 7:04amAt the Americana conference this year I discovered a trio of young musicians who will appeal to fans of Western Swing from the 1930s and 40s as well as the jazz swing of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. They are known as the Hot Club of Cowtown and their latest CD, Wishful Thinking (Gold Strike), really swings. Standards like “Columbus Stockade Blues” and “Someone To Watch Over Me” are given fresh arrangements, while newly composed tunes penned by violinist and vocalist Elana James fill out the 14 tracks of pure enjoyment on the disc. Whit Smith plays guitar and shares vocals and Jake Erwin backs them up on string bass.
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Live in studio performance with Hot Club of Cowtown: Elana James fiddle and vocals, Whit Smith-electric guitar, vocals, Jake Erwin-upright double slap bass, vocals. Streaming at www.koop.org Filmed by Ted Branson.— with Elana James at KOOP Radio.
Returning to the UK really soon, please.
Awesome!!!
Please, come back to Australia.
Fantastic as always!
WONFERFUL!!!! Please come back and play in Chicago.
I could listen to her play all day.What talent
Very nice. You always look like you're having so much fun playing.
awesome possum
Wishing you and the group a very Happy Thanksgiving! Loved ya in Santa Fe!
Hot Club of Cowtown returns to our beloved & fabulous Continental Club happy hour this evening, 6:30 - 9 PM. FREE and AWESOME!
Texas this weekend + AZ with Cindy Cashdollar & John Jorgenson :) - mailchi.mp/hotclubofcowtown/texas-this-weekend-az-with-cindy-cashdollar-john-jorgenson
Just got these super cool pix from Deana and Dave Carr from last week when I got to sit in with the Time Jumpers. Dave went out to his car and got his "good" camera--so glad he did! Grateful for the souvenirs....:)
we have pics of your amazing smile. the only things missing is the sound of your fiddle and your beautiful voice
Awesomest birthday weekend ever, wrapped up and tied with a bow getting to play with the Time Jumpers and my favorite yodeling cowboy ever, Ranger Doug💕💃🎻✨
You are so beautiful xx
That is too cool! What a great Birthday! Help Ranger Doug!
When are you hitting NJ?
Cowboy heaven!
the purdiest smile in the whole US of A
If I'd have been there you'd have got another hug and maybe a little birthday smack on the cheek!! Happy birthday, my friend!
What a way to celebrate!
That's funny - mine too!
We need video!
I love listening to both of yalls music
My TWO musical heroes!
Lucky you...Ranger Doug is my hero!
The Cowboy Way!
If it weren't for the screen in the background, that pic is timeless. When are you coming back to Wiltshire?
Love your music and RangerDoùg!
Happy belated birthday to you!
Keep me posted. An old man from Missouri
Ranger Doug you have a caterpillar on your lip!