Genre: Bluegrass / Roots
Web site: http://www.myspace.com/jrthejuniors
History:
Lawrence's JR & the Juniors fired up in 2005 to play a show for free pizza and beer. The twangy outfit has since become a staple of the Mass. St. tour circuit, spreading good cheer with a Blue Mountain mashup of country, bluegrass, folk, blues and jug band music. The current lineup of Spencer Goertz-Giffen (of The Kinetiks), James Dean Rose, JB King, Josephine Michenor, David Barnhill and Lily Mason is often accompanied by guests on jaw harp, fiddle and boozy vocals. You might even hear a "Wizard of Oz" tune or two...
Musicians:
- Jason Meier: Washboard
- David Barnhill: Mandolin, Vocals
- James Dean Rose: Banjo, Guitar, Vocals
- Miss Alex Fetterman: Guitar, Vocals
Former members:
- Lily Mason: Audio Accessories
- JB King: Audio Accessories
- Josephine Michenor: Audio Accessories
- Spencer Goertz-Giffen: Audio Accessories
Formed:
2005 in Lawrence, KS
Influences:
The Beatles, Dylan, Flatt and Scruggs, Split Lip Rayfield, Blondie/Dennis Brown, Buena Vista Social Club, Old and in the Way (those are the ones we've covered at least).
Archetype / Fourth of July (late show) :: Besides the obvious novelty of Fourth of July performing on the Fourth of July, tonight's twin-bill doubleheader offers a chance to celebrate our nation's birth with two Lawrence bands whose colors don't run ... More info
- Fourth of July Fireworks
- Deadman Flats / Rev. Deadeye’s No Man Gospel Band
- Big Cat KS / The Calamity Cubes
