Bluegrass Ramone

02/07/07
. (PR) The New York Times preview said it best: �There is life after the Ramones, but who knew it would be bluegrass?� The write-up referred to Tommy Ramone�s new bluegrass duo Uncle Monk, co-fronted by Claudia Tienan. In what seems an improbable second act for the man who wrote �Blitzkrieg Bop� and �I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend,� Uncle Monk is rooted in the old-timey and bluegrass traditions. The duo�s self-titled debut album featuring 14 original songs will be released to brick and mortar retail on the indie Airday Records label, distributed by Burnside Distribution, on May 22.

�We are doing what feels natural to us,� says Ramone. �We are making use of string-band instrumentation along with alternative rock flavorings. We�re drawn to the classic simplicity of string-band music, but at the same time we are deeply involved with the aesthetics of indie music. There is a similarity between punk and old-time music � both are home-brewed as opposed to schooled. Both have earthy energy. And there is a certain cool in old-time music that is found in the best alternative artists.�

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