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Allsorts Orchestra

Skillet Licorice

Skillet Licorice has enlisted California's finest old-time musicians to bring you their latest recording, Allsorts Orchestra. AO is a conscious move away from the high-octane, three-fingered wizardry of appalachian dance music, toward the classically influenced waltzes and jazz-tinged 2-steps coming out of LA and TX in the early part of the 20th

Skillet Licorice has enlisted California's finest old-time musicians to bring you their latest recording, Allsorts Orchestra. AO is a conscious move away from the high-octane, three-fingered wizardry of appalachian dance music, toward the classically influenced waltzes and jazz-tinged 2-steps coming out of LA and TX in the early part of the 20th Century. This exquisitely produced recording features none other than: Suzy Thompson, Meredith Axelrod, Craig Ventresco, Clinton Davis, Mike Brown, Erik Pearson, Kelly Martin, Tom Drohan, Katy Harris, and Ben Sigelman.

AVAILABLE now on CD AND VINYL at https://skilletlicorice.bandcamp.com/

Skillet Licorice

Rowdy rags & wondrous waltzes from the Roaring 20's all mixed up with traditional dance music from the coal mines of eastern Kentucky. All presented in luscious 21st Century high fidelity!

Order our CD or listen to a high resolution sample at Bandcamp: https://skilletlicorice.bandcamp.com/

PRAISE FOR SKILLET LICORICE -Allsorts Orchestra

A heavy dose of dreamy waltzes... full of excellent performances.
Lush...ethereal.
Bradley Kramer - Old-Time Herald

Modern Technology and great care bring us a rich program of fine old-time waltzes and rags...with a wide range of origins. All
are played with the same excellent prowess. This music is a rare treat.
Bob Buckingham - Fiddler Magazine

At their core, Skillet Licorice is an especially subtle and sophisticated Old-Time power duo
with Elise Engelberg’s eloquent fiddling anchored by Matt Knoth’s solid yet inventive guitar and banjo back up.
The pair are as at home blazing through classic Old-Time breakdowns as they are with exuberant, complex rags and waltzes.
Unsurprisingly, they never seem to be wanting for additional back up and their latest recording
Allsorts Orchestra is a veritable “who’s who” supergroup of some of the most talented and
inspired musicians from up and down the Left Coast.
Allsorts Orchestra is a celebratory romp through early 20th century string band music and a sheer delight from start to finish.
Pat Mac Swyney - Folkworks

Skillet Licorice has produced a gem of sonic variety and mood that will require repeated listenings to appreciate its depth.
Brenda Hough - California Bluegrass Association

A refreshing taste of an instrumental ensemble beyond the oft assumed 4 piece bounds.... a great
taste of thoughtful traditional music
County Sales

PRAISE FOR SKILLET LICORICE (Self-Titled)

Skillet Licorice transport you back in time to the realm of old-time raggy stringband music like no other band that I know of today.
They play with the finesse, virtuosity and mojo of the great players from the 20s and 30s.
It's as if the East Texas Serenaders stepped out of a time machine for your musical titillation and edification.
David Bragger - Curator & Producer of The Old-Time Tiki Parlour

This excellent recording not only shows off the duo’s command of their instruments and the genre
but gives an indication that in this twenty first century the old music is being kept alive and is thriving,
albeit with a modern touch, something that is so important now that the originators are long gone.
It is musicians such as these that have the skill to not only play in the tradition but to bring their own
individuality to the genre which surely is what ‘folk’ music is all about.
Mike Morrison – AmericanrootsUK

Engelberg’s fiddle shines throughout, especially on “Dream Shadows” and “McKinney Waltz.”
Old-time and ragtime aficionados will enjoy breakdowns and blues from this talented duo.
Bluegrass Unlimited

Skillet Licorice’s debut recording is full of clever
arrangements, hot licks, slippery melodies, and enough of their
musical pals to make it a party – plus a sprinkling of sweet modern
flair that really sets it apart from the average old-time revivalist fare.
David Murray – Grammy Award-Nominated Producer

AAAA++++ Mighty fine. Great playing, great sounding and great fun.
Cuzin Al – Legendary Bluegrass DJ KFAT KPIG