Ireland Tour closes on up note

July 21, 2008

The BHR Ireland Tour 2008 was an overwhelming all-around success. Great gigs, good fun, overflowing glasses of Guinness, stunning scenery, new friends... in essence, everything we had hoped for and more. All we needed was more time. And getting a free 1st class upgrade for the flight home was sweeeeet. We now look forward to an extended tour in the near future. Special thanks to International Tour  manager Oliver Mitchell for keeping us sheltered, focused, fed, watered, and thoroughly entertained. See the photos page for a sample of this memorable adventure.

BHR to tour Ireland

June 7, 2008

The BooHoo Ramblers are set to begin their tour of Ireland this June 18-30. Joined by Doug Marlatt on drums, BHR will play 7 dates over 11 days including Dublin, Navan, Drogheda, Donaghadee, Dundalk, and completing the tour in Galway at The Crane Bar.  See the “UPCOMING GIGS ” block on this page for links and details. Official Tour Tee-shirts designed by Jules Davis are available on the merchandise page. Tune in online to hear us LIVE! on LMFM out of Drogheda at 2:30 PM Atlanta time on Sunday June 22. The show is called:  CLAR SMIDIRINI. Every Sunday night Aine Ni Chairbre presents an ecclectic mix of world music for your pleasure. Aine's programme has received critical acclaim for its varied and easy going style. ww.lmfm.ie/shows/show_detail.asp?show_id=100095 

                                                          photo by Allison Lange

Sky weeps not at Dogwood

April 6, 2008

After drenching the drought stricken city for 2 days, the storm gave way to sunshine at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival on Sunday at Lenox Square. Good crowd, good sound, good fog machine...How fun was that!?!?! Below, drummer Mike Gamble shows off his black shoes, white socks, & dance moves between songs. Photo by Allison Lange. Click photo to see more.

"Main Squeeze" shakes at Blind Willie's

March 4, 2008

As promised, singing, laughing, drinking, & playing carried the day. It came and went and the reaper never showed. Dancing and shaking ensued in defiance. We did what we could. What else could we do? I'm just happy to be here. Two new videos, "After the Storm" & "Main Squeeze", were produced and can be seen on the VIDEOS page. Special thanks to Dane Primerano for excellent camera work.

Double Header yields "Uncle Jess" video

March 1, 2008

Thanks to all who attended the double header at The Commuter Gallery Saturday March 1. That was fun! And special thanks to Mary Swan & Patrick from Clark(50) & Dr. Leslie(PhD) for puttin' it on! To see the resulting video of "Uncle Jess", click on the image below.

CD Release Party Rocks and Rambles

October 1, 2007

  A great time was had by all in the Midnite Room for the the release of  "Other Side of Heaven", the second studio recording by The BooHoo Ramblers. Thanks to all in attendance and especially to all who worked to make this thing happen. Special thanks to Steve Priest for the live video of "Phineas Gage", & Allison Lange for photos.

Click on image below to see video.

Breaking News!!!!

September 9, 2007

The new studio CD has been completed! It's been a long slow process but it's finally done. We are now anxiously awaiting delivery of the packaged product. The disc contains 10 new songs and features some considerable stylistic departures from the debut CD while remaining connected to it's own roots. With a host of guest musicians, this disc rocks, stomps, reflects, and moves on. A CD Release Party has bet set for Saturday September 29 at The Last Great Watering Hole in The Midnite Room starting at 10PM. We will be recording the show LIVE! and shooting video as well. So put on your clubin' clothes & yer best hat & shoes. Come on out to help us celebrate, and be a part of our next CD/video!

House gig at James Joyce Irish Pub

August 14, 2007

Check out The BooHoo Ramblers in Avondale Estates at James Joyce Irish Pub this summer & fall as we will be appearing every other Saturday for outdoor dinner time shows with drinking, dancing, and good times continuing into the evening. The spacious patio is perfect for all ages. With great food, cold beer, and The BooHoo Ramblers you can't go wrong! Music starts at 7:00PM . See our calendar for exact dates.

say Woo Hoo!

June 10, 2007

The BooHoo Ramblers  are celebrating their 5th year as a band this June 2007. The BooHoo Ramblers  are a three-piece roots-oriented band playing original and cover tunes that blend traditional, country, folk, and bluegrass styles with a nod to the Brits who also influence our music. Familiar, unique, heartbreaking, hilarious, & always entertaining. From “The Green Green Grass of Home” to “Aqualung”. A rollicking stomp through the genres.

     The core of The BooHoo Ramblers is the 3 piece group whose natural chemistry allows for unpredictable tangents and spontaneous arrangements. Rarely using a set list they hammer through unlikely medleys experimenting with variations of both original and cover material. Lead vocalist Clark Ashton employs a hard strumming right hand in conjunction with a tambourine stomping left foot to set the pace for Pete Frisina's integral driving bass lines while Patrick Mitchell solos on fiddle and both engage vocal harmonies. Often the band is joined on stage by dobro, mandolin, drums, or guest vocalists that offer variety, depth and texture to the core groups tight sets. Upbeat and highly stylized versions characterize the interpretation of cover material of familiar tunes by artists ranging from The Carter Family to Jethro Tull. Original songs are written by Clark who serves as the leader & spirit guide for the group.