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50 Sticks of Dynamite

Rank #1 Ventura, CA Americana / Rock / Blues

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Members: Ian McFadyen, Whitey Wingland, Michael Dominguez, Chris Jensen

Sounds Like: The Black Keys, Mumford and Sons, The Jimi Hendrix Experience Official Page, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, LARRY AND HIS FLASK

Manager: Ian McFadyen - 50 Sticks Productions

Bio: Powerfully unleashing an electric wall of sound from his amplified 5 string banjo, Ian McFadyen (Mister M), commands the room with his wicked banjo stylings. Belting out songs of love, heartbreak, and lust behind his sexy Shure microphone, you will find it impossible not to be hypnotized by this... See Full Bio

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50 Sticks at The Tavern tonight!!! http://rvrb.fm/105qcXY

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“50 Sticks of Dynamite is the self-titled, debut release from the banjo-fueled blues band that has been featured regularly at local events over the past two years. The record’s raw feel and sound can be attributed to the impressive fact that the entire effort was recorded live in one room in one afternoon. Chief songwriter Ian McFadyen covers the standard blues topics like hearts, trains and women while the band, which includes Chris Jensen, who has long been one of the scene’s better drummers, provides solid backing. It’s a satisfying release for fans of the blues and Americana genres, but as their fiery live shows have proven recently, their debut is just a glimpse of the great band they’ve become since its release last year. — Chris Jay ”

— Chris Jay, VC Reporter

"...50 Sticks of Dynamite really gets the crowd moving. Whether the song is a blues tune about hard times and heartache, or a rock n roll song that makes you dance, their music just makes you feel good."

— Jewel Henessy, VC BUZZ

"One might be sufficient, but 50? Expect ka-blooey big time, not to mention fun, when 50 Sticks of Dynamite play their brand of banjo-friendly, well-dressed rock..."

— Bill Locey, Ventura County Star

“Last night I saw Ian McFadyen’s band, 50 Sticks of Dynamite. One of the things I love about banjo is that there are as many styles of playing as there are banjoists and certainly Ian and 50 Sticks are no exception. Ian plays a Deering Crossfire 5-string and their music is mostly high-energy blues/rock fusion. His playing style combines three finger Scruggs style with strumming/flat picking elements (Ian please correct me if you would describe it differently). Bottom line is, it works. The result grabs you by the soul and calls you to get out of your seat and dance, shake, and shout. And it’s not all about Ian and banjo. The rest of the musicians are amazing, too. Whitey Wingland plays sweet, clean guitar and is one of the better blues harp players I have heard. Michael Dominguez is rock solid and creative on bass and Chris Jensen is the exact drummer a band like this needs; he keeps a solid blanket of beat that makes it all work. ”

— Boy Meets Banjo

“Hot new local blues/rock band, 50 Sticks Of Dynamite recently performed at the House Of Blues in Hollywood. And, they are making noise all over the Ventura music streets.”

— Michael Kohli, The Breeze

“VC Reporter pick of the week...again!!!”

— VC Reporter

“50 Sticks of Dynamite is a featured band during the inaugural Ventura Music Week”

— VC Star

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Before We Meet Again

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Rise Up

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Electric banjo shredding - Crossfire rock and roll!

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Jun 8

The Bombay Bar & Grill
Ventura, CA, US | 8:00pm
The Bombay Bar & Grill
Ventura, CA, US
Sat Jun 08 8:00pm
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Album Release show!!! We are going on first directly at 9 pm and rockin' for a few hours before turning it over to our friends Los Dudes!!! Super excited to get this new music into your hands and out into the world!!! Thanks for your support!!!

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LOST CITY BAND
Outstanding music !! Peace, LCB/jeffrey
Chapa
You guys are awesome. Much respect.
John Revitte
Outstanding vocal,colors of sound and musicianship on "Rise Up"!!!
The Railways
You guys are great!
Rick Millward
playing Before We Meet Again today!
Leo Whiskey
I like your natural sound!