The Americana Lovebirds

About

With a nod and a wink, this adorable duo sings and smiles its way into hearts the world over. In the tradition of classic comedy couples such as “Lucy and Desi” and “George and Gracie”, mixed liberally with such musical acts as “The Monkees” and “The Smothers Brothers”, The Lovebirds let their real-life romance shine through. It has been said that you can hear the sparkle in their eyes as they sing together.

The Americana Lovebirds’ sound is timeless. Jason and Amy spit in their creative busy little hands and get down ‘n’ dirty as they work hard to build their unique sound from the ground up. With abundant laughter and love, they don’t stop until everything comes together. Come with this cuddly pair on their rip-roaring adventures. Grab your partner, kick up your boots, hold on to your hat and venture on into Lovebird Country: a fertile land of hay-rollin’, meadow-shaggin’, and all-night backseat-playin’!

Jason W. McKinzie’s hairy head is a haven for hook-making and tune-creating. Weaned on “Dr. Demento” and “The Three Stooges”, he began crafting silly (and serious) songs at an early age. Tellingly, it was his love of all things fun and funny that first inspired him to create his own works, and share them with his bemused family.

Amy Celeste Young-Beard has long been involved with the writing and performing of soulful, heartfelt, and yes, often at times quite silly music of many varied styles. Her major role models even to this day are found within the movies and musicals that she grew up with, such as “Hello, Dolly!”, “Mary Poppins”, and “I Love Lucy”. They all had a tremendous impact on the person and entertainer this giddy gal has grown into.

Personnel

Jason W. McKinzie: vocal, guitar, mandolin
Amy Celeste Young-Beard: vocal, guitar, percussion, piano

Influences

Hank Williams; Carter Family; The Beatles; Johnny Cash; The Grateful Dead; Flatt & Scruggs; Patsy Cline; George Jones; The Everly Brothers; Peter, Paul & Mary; Dolly Parton; Willie Nelson; Michael Nesmith; Bob Dylan

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 20 - 240 minutes

The Lovebirds possess an extensive repertoire of original and cover songs, including Americana, Classic Country, Folk and Traditional. Set lists are crafted specifically for each performance factoring in both the venue and the audience. If you want music taken back to its roots, chock full of basic, inherent goodness and fun, The Lovebirds are the group for you! The term “Americana” is fairly loose, encompassing many aspects of art and culture. The Lovebirds are an amalgam of Americana, and share their experience of it all through the eyes of love and humor. Their chemistry is evident immediately, and their performances are a cool refreshing breeze. Whether performing their fun and quirky original compositions or seamlessly blending a wide range of classic tunes, this partnership of Jason W. McKinzie and Amy Celeste Young-Beard is a journey: through life; through history; through optimism; through levity. The Americana Lovebirds are available for all functions, and will be sure to bring a smile to your guests faces!

Stage/Setup Requirements:
an electrical outlet

Set/Song/Sequence List:
* Why Don't You Love Me - Hank Williams
* Hands on the Wheel - Willie Nelson
* I Fall To Pieces - Patsy Cline
* Some of Shelly's Blues - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
* Leaving on a Jet Plane - Peter, Paul & Mary
* (I Heard That) Lonesome Whistle Blow - Hank Williams
* You're The Reason - Hank Williams III
* Big River - Johnny Cash
* Angel Band - Stanley Brothers
* Roving Gambler - Everly Brothers
* Ain't No Bugs On Me - Jerry Garcia & David Grisman
* Different Drum - Linda Ronstadt
* Me and Bobby Mcgee - Janis Joplin
* Friend of the Devil - Grateful Dead
* Hot Corn, Cold Corn - traditional
* Jolene - Dolly Parton
* You Are My Sunshine - traditional
* Mean Mr. Mustard/Polythene Pam - The Beatles
* Ain't That A Shame - Fats Domino
* Keep on the Sunny Side - Carter Family
* Amazing Grace - traditional
* Jenny Jenkins - Jerry Garcia & David Grisman
* House of the Rising Sun - traditional
* Strawberry Fields Forever - The Beatles
* Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
* Day Tripper - The Beatles
* Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad - traditional
* She Came In Through The Bathroom Window - The Beatles
* Don't Let Me Down - The Beatles
* I Know You Rider - Grateful Dead
* Will The Circle Be Unbroken - traditional
* Vegetables - The Beach Boys
* I'm A Believer - The Monkees
* Dream - Everly Brothers
* Ain't It A Shame - Leadbelly
* Zippity Doo-Dah - Disney Classics
* Long Black Veil - Lefty Frizzell
* Wake Up, Little Susie - Everly Brothers
* Imagine - John Lennon
* Stand By Me - Ben E. King
* Mercedes Benz - Janis Joplin
* Natural Born - original song
* Valentine - original song
* Words - original song
* Circles - original song
* Beautiful Girl - original song
* Cat Willow - original song
* Pocket Heart - original song
* Obvious - original song
* Once Upon A Rumpled Morning - original song
* Wide Open - original song
* Pale Moonlight - original song
* Walking Through The Snow - original song
* Promise - original song
* Dandelion Stew - original song
* Everything - original song
* Yes Now IS - original song
* Mind Your Mind - original song
* Lullaby - original song
* Rise Above - original song
* Saturday Song - original song
* Good Morning - original song
* Thoughts - original song
* My Everything - original song
* Day Dream - original song

Performance Schedule

Past Booked Dates:

05-21-2011 — Get'n Grounded w/ Diana Wagner
05-13-2011 — The Blarney Stone
04-16-2011 — The Great Machipongo Clam Shack
03-26-2011 — Five Points Farm Market
03-25-2011 — Shucker's Roadhouse
03-19-2011 — Manhattan's Deli
03-18-2011 — Shucker's Roadhouse
03-17-2011 — The Great Machipongo Clam Shack
03-12-2011 — Goody's Deli & Pub
03-11-2011 — Shucker's Roadhouse
03-04-2011 — Shucker's Roadhouse
03-03-2011 — Russell House
02-26-2011 — Get'n Grounded
02-25-2011 — Shucker's Roadhouse
02-14-2011 — The Great Machipongo Clam Shack
02-12-2011 — Valentine's Day Celebration at Shucker's Roadhouse
02-11-2011 — Shucker's Roadhouse
02-09-2011 — Live Radio Performance in Gloucester, VA
02-02-2011 — The Great Machipongo Clam Shack
01-29-2011 — Get'n Grounded
01-15-2011 — The Machipongo Clam Shack
12-18-2010 — Whiteraven's Life Enrichment Center
11-06-2010 — Whiteraven's Life Enrichment Center
10-23-2010 — One Love Festival
10-08-2010 — Harvest Faire
10-02-2010 — the 5th Annual Smithfield Music Aiken & Friends Fest
09-25-2010 — Home Grown Local Zone Art and Music Festival
09-24-2010 — Earthweavers Third Annual Festival
09-18-2010 — Tidewater Arts Outreach Acoustic Music Festival
09-18-2010 — Earthdance
07-28-2010 — Borjo Coffeehouse
07-15-2010 — Nassawadox Public Library
07-15-2010 — Accomac Public Library
06-20-2010 — Stringers 18th St. Surf Grill
06-19-2010 — Summer Solstice Gathering - Private Party, Virginia Beach, VA
06-12-2010 — Daily Grind Coffee House & Cafe
06-01-2010 — Borjo Coffeehouse
05-08-2010 — Daily Grind Coffee House & Cafe
04-30-2010 — Five Points Farm Market
04-20-2010 — Borjo Coffeehouse
04-10-2010 — Goodys Deli & Pub
03-26-2010 — The Berger Goldrich Home at Beth Sholom Village
03-23-2010 — The Russell House
03-18-2010 — Borjo Coffeehouse
03-16-2010 — Beth Sholom Village
03-13-2010 — Winston's Cafe
03-07-2010 — Manhattan's New York Deli & Pub
02-17-2010 — Borjo Coffeehouse
02-16-2010 — Colley Cantina
02-13-2010 — Goody's Deli & Pub
01-29-2010 — Five Points Farm Market
01-16-2010 — Goody's Deli & Pub

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