Lots of groups say they defy classification, but with this one...believe it. One minute you think they are one thing and within the same tune they turn things on it's head and surprise you.

16 MP3 Songs
FOLK: Traditional Folk, JAZZ: World Fusion



Details:
An exciting release, this is the 2nd true (independant) record released by the Reptile Palace Orchestra. The song selection pleases folkdancers, bellydancers, folk and rock lovers alike.

This live CD was recorded in two locations in Madison, WI. One was a Synogogue called the "Gates of Heaven" on the shore of Lake Mendota. The other was at the Club De Wash, a beloved venue that has since burned to the ground.

The disc was produced by Brian Daly and meticoulously recorded at both locations. The Synogogue material has an airy, open quality with a nice reverb. The club material is exciting and visceral. Anna Purnell's vocals command as usual plus electric and acoustic violins and cellos, clarinets, hand drum.

there is no full drum kit on this recording, at either venue, as the drums were played by Cathy Moore, the Reptile's original percussionist. Mostly she used a turkish or egyptian Dumbek or hand drum.

all instruments at the church were acoustic. actually, there may have been some electric cello mixed in. the club shows were all electric.