Folk Music in New York
This is the homepage for the Roots ‘n’ Ruckus music collective.
This amorphous and yet united group of musicians can be seen every Wednesday night!
**This Wednesday- July 2nd: Peter Stampfel, Sam Shepard, Pat Conte and Citizen Kafka!
The show regularly features: Feral Foster, Frank Hoier, Jessy Carolina, Hubby Jenkins, Eli Smith, Willy Gantrim and more.
Location:
Jalopy Theater
“The Roots ‘n’ Ruckus scene is creative, they have a huge knowledge of music, write good songs and they don’t stick to “just old-time” or “just blues,” they have a healthy general approach. This is the regular gig to go to for real deal folk music in New York City. Hosted by Feral Foster and featuring a rotating group of excellent musicians and performers. Jalopy is a great place to hang out. Laid back, good cheap beer and wine, plus coffee and tea. Come and be a regular! The gig happens every week. ”
- Eli Smith - Producer/Host Down Home Radio
The Following People Have Performed As Part of Roots N’ Ruckus:
Feral Foster, Hubby Jenkins, Willy Gantrim, Dom Flemons (of The Carolina Chocolate Drops), Sam Shepard, Peter Stampfel, Pat Conte, Citizen Kafka, Brownbird Rudy Relic, Frank Hoier, Jessy Carolina, Honne Wells, The East River String Band, Fuzzy Memory String Band, Isto, Eli Smith, Roletta Fynn, Shakey Bones, Cowboy Killers, Alison Self, Orb Mellon, Darren Deicide, Johnny Hobo, Michael Tichborne, Ivan Ulz, The Potstickers, Brotherhood of the Jug Band Blues, Tim McBride, The Old Man & His Po Buckra, Matt Pless, Noah Lekas & The Revival, Randy Burns, Free Grass Union, John Hasbrouck, The Radio Roots, Debe Dalton, Alex Battles & The Whiskey Rebellion, Al Duvall, The 2nd Fiddles, The Bedbugs, Mike Katz, Erik Fransen, The Martin Sisters, Kelli Rae Powell, The Powder Kegs, Jordan Moser, The Apple Brothers, S.A.M., Matt Frank, Cheatinhog, The Peach Colored Jug Smugglers, Elizabeth Devlin… and more!
Live Roots ‘n’ Ruckus Recordings: (Click below links to listen)
Jessy Carolina Live at Jalopy Jan. 9th, 2008 - St. James Infirmary
Feral Foster Live at Banjo Jims- Wreck of the Old 97, Cocaine Blues & more!
Feral Foster sings his song “Suffer Little Children” at Jalopy May 11th 2008
Frank Hoier Live at Eli’s house - Lovers & Dollars
Eli Smith Live at Jalopy Feb 20th 2008 - Wild Bill Jones on 5 string banjo
Hubby Jenkins Live at Jalopy Feb 20th 2008 - Gallows Pole
Sam Shepard w/ Peter Stampfel, Pat Conte & Citizen Kafka Live at Jalopy Feb 20th 08 - T For Texas
Photos -
Some of The Roots ‘n’ Ruckus Regulars:
Jessy Carolina
Eli Smith
Frank Hoier
Willy Gantrim
Dom Flemons
Feral Foster Falls Down at Roots ‘n’ Ruckus
Peter Stampfel, Pat Conte, Sam Shepard and Citizen Kafka perform live at Roots ‘n’ Ruckus at the Jalopy Theater :
Dom Flemons
Pat Conte
Pat Conte and Sam Shepard
*All photos by Eli Smith, except the one of Eli, taken by Beth Manes
Hubby Jenkins and Dom Flemons