Asylum Street Spankers are fantastic!

Oh my gosh! The Asylum Street Spankers put on a fantastic show last night at Stuart's OPera House in Nelsonville. They are very enjoyable to be entertained by. They are funny as all get out, and have a versatile musical style, and they put a lot of great energy into interacting with the audience. Their female member apparently is out on a maternity leave, so this leaves me at the distinct disadvantage of not seeing them in full force, but the guys were enough for this night! They have some "social commentary" songs in just a straight up (musically) delivery style that are hilarious; they play a wide ranging style of western swing-type / jazz / old timey music, etc. etc. They are diverse in their instruments and singing combinations, and taking turns singing lead, etc. The press info says things like: "magnificently indefinable" "all-night-sing-along-anything goes spirit" "a Spanker is someone who can play their instrument vigorously and proficiently" "the ever evolving trouple from simple country revivalism toward smart challenging music of boundless variety, sophisticated arrangements, stunning showmanship and determined inventiveness" " a world renowned underground institution and one of the planet's most distinctive musical acts."
They have a relaxed house concert feel even up on the stage. Every town needs a group of talented, funny passionate musicians to set up a regular gig such as this!!! Austin was their starting place playing these weekly "residencies" where you can see they have honed their great variety and hilarity. The topical songs remind you of the Capitol Steps; the songs about the underdogs and outrageous views on American life remind you of Todd Snider.
Stuart's Opera House does it again, connecting our little corner of the world with a great act and a great night of fun.