The Twangbusters

Rank #2 Lee, MA Americana / Boogie, Blues & Bop! / Roots

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Members: Paula Bradley ("Miss Paula")-Piano, Lead vocals, uke; Peter (Dr. Z) Zarkadas - Elec. Guitar; Brian Rost- upright bass; Wild Bill Nadeau-drums

Sounds Like: Patsy Cline, Charline Arthur, Marcia Ball, Laura Lee Perkins, Bessie Smith

Bio: Boogie, Blues & Bop with a heapin' helpin' of twang, the Twangbusters bust out their own high-energy danceable blend of rootsy jukejoint rhythms and soulful blues! Led by dynamo Paula Bradley (Miss Paula), described as "Patsy Cline meets Bessie Smith" on lead vocals, piano & ukulele, with the ... See Full Bio

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That was BIG fun last night at the TX BBQ! See you 5/31 at Vincent's!

Press

“Paula Bradley and The Twangbusters had the crowd jumping around Friday afternoon with their Millbury Peanut Butter and Jam in the Park concert series ...Bradley, who sounds like a bluesy Patsy Cline, got them going with her "Cattin' Around" rendition. Quick with a smile, and encouraging the folks to dance, the Twangbusters proved to be a crowd favorite, with an eclectic blend of blues, country, bop and boogie. ”

— Steve Balestrieri, Millbury Daily Voice

“The Twangbusters brought an exceptional performance downtown and truly made a our first Country in the City theme a success. ”

— Sarah Fitzgerald, Downtown Pittsfield Third Thursdays Chair

"...this one is like a cool slice of Patsy Cline, beautiful and soulful, with a sad twang and a heck of a lot of soul. This really is a band that's worth all the hype."

— Victor D. Infante, Worcester Telegram & Gazette

"I could listen to her voice 24/7...

— Bruce Hilton, The Whiskey Kills, Twangbusters Press

“Paula Bradley is one of my favorite Honky Tonk singers to play and sing with… ”

— Eric Frey, Redstick Ramblers, Twangbusters press

“The spare, rhythm-and-blues chug of “Too Late to Cry,” with its cautionary tale of a love at risk, and its wonderful, authentic country-jazz guitar solo and bluesy piano, will have you staring down to the bottom of your glass, while “Cattin’ Around” evokes dreams of a ’50s dance with poodle-skirted girls being spun and thrown over shoulders.”

— Matt Robert, Worcester Magazine

“..."Bradley takes the lead with her rich and lusty voice"”

— J. Spica, Chronogram Magazine

“Piano player Paula Bradley is the excellent main lead singer....”

— Blue Suede News

“Paula, who's from Huntington, W.Va., has a voice ...sounding at times a bit like Patsy Cline.”

— Mike Driscoll, The Audiophile Voice

“The Twangbusters might be an unfamiliar name, but the players who comprise the band are certainly no strangers.... How's the band hold up? Well, judging by the song "Too Late to Cry," pretty well. The honky-tonk tune has a simmering, boozy and bluesy feel, moving with a casual confidence and a heck of a lot of soul. Looks like this one will be a lot of fun. ”

— Victor D. Infante, Worcester Telegram & Gazette

"The Twangbusters fuse their many influences and passion for American roots music into a red-hot mix of boogie, blues and hillbilly bop._

— Worcester Magazine

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Cocktail Christmas @Vincent's!
Dec 2, 2012
We started December with a TWANG at Vincent's last night and had a blast with ca... [more]

Shake the Shack!
Nov 3, 2012
It was a hoppin' night at Vincent's Bar in Worcester last night! We busted out ... [more]

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Too Late to Cry

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Sag, Drag & Fall

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Honky Tonk Husband

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Cattin' Around

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Run Run Rudolph performed by The Twangbustsers

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Shows

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Fri
May 31

Vincent's
Worcester, MA, US | 9:30pm
Vincent's
Worcester, MA, US
Fri May 31 9:30pm
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Back to where it all began!! Looking forward to meatballs and music and shaking the shack!
Wed
Jun 26

Vincent's
Worcester, MA, US | 9:00pm
Vincent's
Worcester, MA, US
Wed Jun 26 9:00pm
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HUMP DAY! Shake your moneymaker with the "busters" and Miss Paula
Thu
Jul 11

1794 Meetinghouse
New Salem, MA, US | 7:30pm
1794 Meetinghouse
New Salem, MA, US
Thu Jul 11 7:30pm
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We are really looking forward to having a big old time at this historical venue. A lovely setting - come on out!
Sat
Jul 13

Troy Pig-Out
Troy, NY, US | 2:00pm
Troy Pig-Out
Troy, NY, US
Sat Jul 13 2:00pm
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We're big on the pig! This is gonna be a party - with special guest Kevin Maul on steel guitar! Free Admission! The festival runs 11 am - 10 PM. Come get high on the hog with us!

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Kaitlyn M. Nagy
Too late to cry-lyrics are very touching . Love it!
Kevin M. Thomas
CATTIN AROUND IS GREAT!
Michelle Belanger
Dang, girl- number 1! You jest go on with yer bad self. Hope we get to play some tonk and Mt Airy.
The HeadBolt Heaters
What a fun band! Love your sound! Great stuff.
Rocky Rogers Project
Great sound....love the music....Keep it up and somthing good will happen!...RR
Maxlink AkA Dark Angel
very best to you