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CONTRABAND COUNTRYBAND

"Hello and Howdy"

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Chris, Jared, Bowie, Jeff & Simon - Skykomish, 2019

Contraband Countryband are a psychedelic country outfit based out of Seattle. Employing a wide definition of country and a dedication to craft and groove, the Contraband Countryband perform in the tradition of countless honky-tonk and barn dance bands playing for the people on an endless Saturday night. 

 

The Contraband Countryband has self-produced and self-released five records I'm Dressed Like a Bullfighter on the Inside (2007), Contraband Countryband (2009), Bad Solutions to Real Problems (2017), All Night Party (2020) and Tales from the Psychedelic Closet Vol. 1: Good Luck Planet Earth! (2021).

 

Main Cast

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CHRIS BORGIA

Rhythm Guitar/
Back-up Vox/Bass/
Beer Sandwich

SIMON HENNEMAN

Lead Guitar/Bass (Former)/Producer

JARED NELSON

Vox/Guitar/Songs

 

Recurring Appearances & Past Cast Members

JEFF JACKSON
Bass

BOWIE McLEAN

Drums/Bass (Twice)

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CHUCK PINNELL

Drums/Back-up Vox

DAVE WEBB

Executive Producer/ Label Boss/
Guitar Solos/
Beer Sandwich/
Bass (Once)

 

OLIE ESHLEMAN

Founding Member (Ret.)/Pedal Steel/
Guitar/Producer

 

 

DIAMOND VINCENT

Perpetual Spirit Member/Bass (Sometimes)/Live Guest

 

 

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