| Opossum Wranglers Biography Opossum Wranglers are: Michael Alexander on banjo, ukulelle, bass and vocals Nina Darko Vukmanic on Bass and fretless electric guitar Jane Hall on Drums, guitar and vocals The Opossum Wranglers feature the instrumental and vocal talents of three Seattle music veterans. Their music is an original blend of country, hawaiian, bluegrass and swing. The Opossum Wranglers weave voices and instruments into tight and compelling songs that explore traditional country and American folk themes and provoke reactions ranging from the tapping of toes to the stomping of feet. Starting out at the end of 2004 with shows in Minneapolis, they proceeded with two tours through Alaska; an extended CD release tour in the spring followed by a second in mid summer. Squeezing some shows in between these tours in Idaho(Moscow and Sandpoint) and Seattle, the Opossum Wranglers ended 2005 with several shows in Seattle and the expansion of their wrangling skills onto the Olympic Peninsula. Their Radio appearance include playing live on Glacier City Radio, KEUL in Girdwood during both Alaskan tours , and at the KFAI fresh Air Radio, Minneapolis-St.Paul. Their studio performance of Winter Kills was selected by KFAI to be released on a live in -Studio compilation of various musicians who have appeared on DJ Harald Trembley's House Party. The Opossum Wranglers plan to return to Alaska and Idaho in the future and develop what promises to be a supportive fan base. In Seattle they have begun to work on local bookings and have been preparing material for a new recording. Look for Seattle, Olympic Peninsula , Tacoma and Portland area live shows and a new recording in this year. |
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