Small Town Depression

Brisbane, CA

$150 and up

Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

We are a vocal duo, rich in harmony singing. Two guitars, two voices. We have a somewhat eclectic song list which is generally in the Blues-Folk-Americana vein, although we do David Bowie, the Beatles and other pop songs as well. We have a number of original vocal tunes as well. Nancy and I (David) have been singing together about 6 years and each have a long history in music.


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Booking information

Price range: $150 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 130 minutes

What to expect

Unless the occasion calls for it we both sing into a mic and typically mic our guitars, although volume need not be loud. We can do a quieter folksy set or a set that has a little kick to it but typically, say if we were to play at cafe or farmer's market, we would mix it up. We can dress well or folksy as the occasion calls.

About

Nancy and David each have a long history in music as composers and performers. Six years ago we collaborated and have been singing together in a band they call Small Town Depression. We typically sing as a duo but occasionally have an upright bassist that accompanies us. Small Town Depression is primarily a vocal harmony group. Most songs are sung in harmony with a few solo performances by Nancy. Both are guitarist with David occasionally playing the mandolin. Small Town Depression sings the blues; they sing folk and jazz songs of old and they cover a variety of pop song, The Beatles and the like. In addition, about a quarter of their songs are original, typically in the Americana/folk tradition. Hence, we are fairly eclectic in our repertoire.

Additional booking notes

We have our own equipment (amps, mics, etc) and typically only require power. Being just the two of us (unless our bassist is available) we would require a fairly small foot print.

Team

David Cooper Singer/guitarist
Nancy Roeser Singer/guitarist

Set list

Wayfaring Stranger (Traditional)
Going Down the Road (Traditional)
Everything is Free (Gillian Welch)
All Things Must Pass (George Harrison)
Jackson (Johnny Cash)
Days (David Bowie)
Mother Nature's Son (Beatles)
Trouble in Mind (Traditional Blues)
Elvis Presley Blues (Gillian Welch)
Going to California (Led Zeppelin)
Cold Cold Heart (Hank Williams)
Cold Rain and Snow (Traditional)
Nobody's Fault (Beck)
Simple Life (Nancy Griffith)
Can't Find My Way Home (Blind Faith)
Motherland (Natalie Merchant)
Black Peter (Grateful Dead)
Bill Bailey (Hughie Collins)
Stoop John B (Traditional)
Railroad Earth (Railroad Earth)
Bury Me Beneath the Willow (Traditional)
Dark Hollow (Traditional)
Plus about 10 originals

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