Genre: Folk
Musical Style: Ragtime Celtic Boogie
Album: Blue Mando
Originally From: Seattle, USA
Official Website: http://bluemando.com
Who Are Your Band Members? Steve Akerman: mandolin, mandola, violin, guitar, and vocals
How Did You Get Started? Mom tried to teach me piano; violin lessons followed, and Burl Ives; guitar-playing friends; celtic jams....
Who Inspires Your Music? Dave Van Ronk, Dave Grisman, Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grapelli, Country Joe and the Fish, the Incredible String Band, Ravi Shankar, Gary Burton, John Klemmer, Leo Kottke, Frank Zappa, Bill Monroe; Ian & Sylvia.
What Was Your Most Memorable Gig? At my daughter's wedding my swing band, the Sparkling Tonics, provided the reception music. After the new couple's first dance, I struck up "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" and stepped down from the bandstand to waltz with my daughter.
Upcoming Tour Locations/Dates: No solo gigs; appearing with "Bold Horizon" at the Port Gamble Wooden Boat Festival August 20; with "Waterbound" at Day Out with Thomas, Snoqualmie Washington July 23; and playing swing music at Freighthouse Square, Tacoma WA, 5 PM August 22, 2006.
CD Purchasing Information: http://bluemando.com
Booking Information: http://bluemando.com
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