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TapWater
Roots Music / Americana / Zouk

"WORLD TWANG IS HERE!!!"

PORTLAND, Oregon
United States

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Last Login:  11/19/2008
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   TapWater: General Info
Member Since6/10/2005
Band WebsiteTapWaterMusic.com
Band MembersSTEVE MOORE: vocals, banjo, guitar, percussion, trumpet
WES ELLIOTT: bass, vocals
TIMMY JONES: keyboards, accordion, vocals
RAVI LAIRD: guitar, vocals
RUDY SLIZEWSKI: steel pans, marimba, trombone, percussion, vocals
SIMON LUCAS: drum kit, percussion, melodica
YOU......... yes, YOU: vocals, backflips, lunges and other body movements.

For booking
Anne Tropeano 619.274.0754
darngoodmusic@gmail.com

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TAPWATER "Smiling Balloon"
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InfluencesLIFE, LOVE, YOU... and Steely Dan, Tito Puente, Pink Floyd, The Dude, Willie Nelson & Friends, Dr. John, Are You Really Reading This?, Tortise, Wes Elliott, Stevie Wonder, Dusty Norberg, Beatles, Phish, Led Zeppelin, A Walk On The Beach, Grateful Dead, Pancho Sanchez, Steel Pulse, Laguna Mountains, Dave Matthews Band, Bela Fleck, Simon Lucas, We Love You, War, Anza Borrego, Radiohead, Mike Ruggirello, Bob Marley, The Band, Billie Holiday, Chicago, Doughnuts, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Fela Kuti, No, Really, Are You Still Reading This?, Fleetwood Mac, Bananas, Grapes Tomatoes, Orange Peels, Iron Maiden, Miles Davis, David Bowie, Tony Allen, Refrigerators, Automobiles, Diamond Cadillacs, Ten Course Meals, Metallica, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Tony Rice, Javier Green, Joe Zawinul, Jeff Buckley, Toots & The Maytals, Rudy Slizewski, If You're Really Reading This, You Win A Medal, Steve Moore, James Brown, Thelonious Monk, Police, Benny Lava, Sea & Cake, Peace, Ray Charles, Mongo Santamaria, Evian Water From Natural Springs, The Planet Saturn With No Wings, Primus, Peter Tosh, Cal Tjader, Ketchup, Medeski Martin & Wood, Johnny Cash, Braces, Glasses, Hearing Aids, A Deck Of Cards Without No Spades, Suede Beer Bottles That Hold The Sea, Nick Drake, Valley Of The Moon, Ravi Laird, Chickens, Ducks, Goats, Bugs, Old Inner-tubes, Torn Up Rugs, Slayer, Leftover Salmon, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jaco Pastorius, John Coltrane, Wilco, Santana, Doors, Wes Montgomery, Hot Dogs, Doc Watson, The Beatles, Frank Zappa, Timmy Jones, Elton John, Meters, Tower of Power, John Scofield, Van Morrison, Dark Coffee...
Sounds Like!!!WORLD TWANG !!! AFRO-GYPSY HONKY-TONK ZYDE-GRASS !!! PARTY!!! Photobucket
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The funk Came Undone after 6 shots of whisky and an Irish blessing by
Timmy Jones on St. Paddys Day at O'Connells Pub....... check it!
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 22 2008 8:00P
Double Mountain Brewery Hood River, Oregon
Dec 5 2008 6:00P
LaurelThirst Pub -- *Acoustic show* Portland, Oregon

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   About TapWater
We call our style of music WORLD TWANG.... maybe it's because we can't
say AFRO-GYPSY HONKY-TONK ZYDE-GRASS when we're drunk, it usually
sounds like AZZA-HIZZY-FONK-A-ZONK-A-GA-GA. So..... WORLD TWANG
it is! Come see our live show and let us know what YOU think...... ENJOY!



-Present-
TapWater just recorded and released their third album, Dirt Road Rendezvous (reviewed this issue), a priceless souvenir of this recent "Traveling TapWater" period. They came off the road early this winter with more than they bargained for: The impetus to cut this momentous live record in 13 hours, and, during the Northern California leg of the tour, they had met the dual rhythm section of Simon (drums, percussion) and Rudy (percussion), who as of this writing have just arrived in San Diego to begin their new lives in TapWater. The band will be hard at work integrating the new recruits and redefining their sound once again, getting Simon and Rudy up to speed via local shows until around May when they hit the road for their summer/fall U.S. tour.

-Destiny-
"TapWater just wants to be able to do what they love—comfortably and sustainably touring the world—for a living, while simultaneously making a positive difference in the communities they visit. 'Our goal is to harness this ability to build and empower a kind, motivated community to make a big difference in our country. We donate free shows to groups who we think need it; we have played women's shelters, convalescent homes, and nonprofit fundraisers. Our vision is for TapWater to be a premier community resource, just like what comes out of your sink. We aim to connect every household together, lift up their spirits, and work to create the world that we all know is possible.'"
-From an interview by Simeon Flick - San Diego Troubadour - Feb, '08

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Does Ravi really sleep with that thingy on his face? "Gone Bananas" tells all:)


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TapWater's Friends Comments
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Kermitlover





Nov 20 2008 6:59 AM

Thanks for the add! Steel drums and the double bass make my knees weak....but both in the same band?? Whew! Would love to see you guys live.
black pussy


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Nov 19 2008 10:38 PM

Pan & The Goddamns





Nov 18 2008 8:54 PM

We survived the debut with limited injuries and only 1 arrest...come on out Tuesday 11/25 to join the pre-Thanksgiving fun! ~~C

~LWAP~





Nov 18 2008 3:00 AM

Just stopping by to wish you much love, peace, and laughter this week!
Krista Herring





Nov 17 2008 7:31 PM

Awesome job Saturday night, you guys! So glad to have you here in P-town. :)
See you soon.
Krista
Faber Optimé





Nov 17 2008 8:34 AM

Click here to go to the Faber Optimé web site in a new tab/window.

Good to have you as a friend!
So great to see the internet in action this way, shortening distances between people.

I hope all's well with you and that you enjoy checking out my web site some time.

For occasional, new, refreshing, insightful and (possibly?!) valuable content, I encourage you to sign up for my free newsfeed/email newsletter (using the form on site at page right - high quality, low quantity, no spam!).

Take care and keep in touch.

Best,
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"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place.
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KIDVIG619





Nov 16 2008 6:28 AM

KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON!!! MY BROTHERS!!
Melissa Ruth





Nov 15 2008 9:23 PM

Simon, it was great to see you last week! Hope that life is good, lets stay in touch.
XO from Mel and J and Eugene hippies everywhere just waiting to discover Tapwater!
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Nov 13 2008 4:25 PM

love love love
Christann





Nov 12 2008 7:25 AM

Tapwater...you guys rock my socks!
jen





Nov 12 2008 12:37 AM

i hear the gummies went down in 3 minutes - nice work!! welcome back...see you next weekend :0)
Eric - Short Memory - KPSU





Nov 11 2008 6:42 AM

Welcome home!

Smiles,
Eric - KPSU
Gayle Skidmore





Nov 11 2008 12:40 AM

Amy Estrada





Nov 10 2008 5:45 PM

Hey there TapWater...Thank you for the friendship, I LOVE your sound! Never heard of Zouk before? Have a GREAT week!
~Amy Estrada~
Kid Amaro





Nov 10 2008 12:30 AM

Simon Lucas





Nov 5 2008 4:17 AM

SHADY





Nov 2 2008 5:45 AM

just another happy tapwater listener making his way home after another great tapwater show!!!
Mare ~ LoveWorkers for Animals





Nov 1 2008 9:19 PM

Yellow Daisies

Wishing you a beautiful weekend!
China Rider





Nov 1 2008 3:31 AM

Dead Obama
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Oct 31 2008 8:58 PM

Thanks for being a part of the Community!

The Maria Staump Band





Oct 31 2008 6:22 AM

Thanks 4 the add!
Kate Mann





Oct 30 2008 6:21 AM

Thanks for inviting me to be your friend and sharing your music with me...sounds great! I will make it a point to catch a live show soon.

Namaste,
Kate
Karen Lovely





Oct 30 2008 5:51 AM

You guys are great. Your songs are way cool.

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Dust





Oct 29 2008 9:14 PM

mmmmmmmmmmmmoooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!
The Four Winds





Oct 29 2008 6:15 PM

THE HALLOWEEN PARTY IS AT 1405 SE CLINTON

EVERYONE IS INVITED! SEE YOU THERE!



if you guys are back in town
you should stop by and sit in on the jams!
Staci Ann Kiker





Oct 29 2008 1:16 AM

I love the sound! Best wishes on your musical journey :) Staci
Melissa Ruth





Oct 28 2008 1:06 AM

Simon and Rudy: SWEET!
Glad to see and hear you guys! Hopefully we'll catch a show soon in the rose city.
How are y'all liking Oregon?

XO-
Mel and J
Michelle Bellamy





Oct 28 2008 12:17 AM

Blessings!
Melanie Rae





Oct 27 2008 4:13 PM

Thank ya kindly for finding me!

Great unique sound, guys!
Keep doing your thing :)
Melanie Rae
Just Jo


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Oct 27 2008 3:11 PM

Hey there,

Thanks for looking me up! I love your music. :) I used to work in Portland, OR, so you brought back memories (good ones).

Take care,

Jo-Anne
The Award Winning Stuart Bedasso Show





Oct 27 2008 9:20 AM

Mmmmmmm....loves me some steel drum. Smiling Balloon rocked this week's Stuart Bedasso Show. Go to the blog to listen!

Stuart
The Stuart Bedasso Show
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Solomons Music





Oct 23 2008 5:16 PM

Come check out some great music!!

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Opti-Grab Productions





Oct 20 2008 6:35 PM

Come to seattle for Halloween with the Special Purpose, just friends and family, gona be great, would be awsome to see you guys
big love J
**debra**





Oct 11 2008 5:59 AM

thanks for the add! hey Tim shawnne help me track u down,we miss u!!! come visit!!!
Amanda Richards