Quarry Mountain Dead Rats

Date: Wednesday, 18 (Opening Night) September 2013
Start Time: 9pm
Cost: FREE
Venue: The Bain Marie
Venue Address: 189 High Street, Northcote 3070

Taking it back to a simpler time, where the pickin’ was fast and the banjo was king, this five piece bring their raw & gritty version of bluegrass kicking and hollering into the modern day. Quarry Mountain Dead Rats establish an ‘old mate’ affinity with their audiences while delivering a kick-you-in-the-face live show, setting the tone for a sing along, drink along, foot-stomping good time. QMDR’s instrumentation of banjo, mandolin, acoustic guitar, double bass and washboard fits the bluegrass mold, but the influence of old- time mountain-music combined with rock‘n’roll sensibilities, give way to something altogether different. Revellers are no doubt drawn to QMDR’s humour and anything goes attitude, but what stands out is their ability to tear into their songs with an intensity that’s rare for an acoustic band.