Here's an excerpt from our setlist:
On a Night Like This
A Cajun-style tune by Bob Dylan which we play in a New Orleans fashion.
Will the Circle Be Unbroken
A classic old-time folk tune, done with a gospel touch.
Sail Away Ladies
A traditional fiddle tune played on banjo a la Uncle Dave Macon.
Tonight Will Be Fine
A Leonard Cohen tune that was covered as a country waltz by Teddy Thompson.
Things Have Changed
Another Dylan tune, which we play as a harmonic-minor quick two-step.
St James Infirmary
The classic New Orleans folk ballad.
Henryville Stomp
A ragtime boggie-woogie written by Bill Calhoun.
Willie Fugal's Blues
A New Orleans piano blues from Professor Longhair, which we play in 12 bars.
Stormy Monday
The classic T-Bone Walker song, played in a boogaloo style.
I Live In a House
A straight-tempo blues written by Bill Calhoun.
Blow Wind Blow
Another classic New Orleans song, based on Dr John's version.
Columbus Stockade Blues
A popular tune written in 1927, played on banjo and based on the Carter Family version.
Un Canadien Errant
A poignant folk waltz written by a French-Canadian, Antoine Guerin-Lajoie.
J'ai Faim, Toujours
A Parisian-style love song written by Lauren Agnelli, which she recorded with Brave Combo.
Shreveport Farewell
A ragtime blues by Little Brother Montgomery.
Amazing Grace
The classic hymn, which we play in an upbeat soul/R&B style.
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