The Feral Brothers are David’s road band. The band plays traditional and original instrumental music in the style of old-time Appalachian string bands, seasoned with Celtic and modern contradance tunes. They are known for their powerful rhythm, inventiveness, and contagious good vibes. The band is available for dances, wedding, festivals, and other special events.
The band includes David Lovett (banjos and guitar) and Chris McMahon (bass), both formerly of the Atomic City Rhythm Rascals. David and Chris appear with a number of top fiddlers who are available by arrangement for any given date or location. Among those who have appeared with the band are:
Rex McGee
Rex Blazer
Laura Light
Andrea Hoag
Laura Lengnick
Tyler Andal
Laurie Fisher
All of these fine players have limited availability, so if you (or someone you know) want to gig with the Brothers, get in touch!
On very special occasions the trio may be joined by Evan Carawan on hammer dulcimer and/or any of several percussionists.
Feral Brothers performance schedule (all dates include David Lovett & Chris McMahon)
| 9/24/04 | Glen Echo MD Friday Night Dancers |
with Laurie
Fisher Barb Kirchner calling |
| 9/25/04 | Richmond VA | |
| 12/11/04 | Cincinnati OH | with Rex Blazer |
| 1/14/05 | South Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Festival | with Rex Blazer Woody Lane calling |
| 2/5/05 | River Falls Lodge SC | with Rex McGee Barb Kirchner calling |
| 11/26/05 | Berea KY | Darlene Underwood calling |
The Weasels are a hard-driving old-time band available for appearances in Knoxville and the beautiful surrounding countryside. With up to three fiddlers, plus bass, banjo, and hammer dulcimer, the band makes quite a ruckus. The members have been friends and musical partners for many years, and their enjoyment of each other quickly spreads to all who come within range. A tight, high-energy band, they also play traditional Celtic music. Members include:
Evan Carawan hammer dulcimer, percussion
Michael Ginsburg fiddle, wooden flute, pennywhistle, guitar, percussion
Greg Horne fiddle, mandolin, guitar, cajon
David Lovett five-string banjos, guitar
Chris McMahon bass
Dale Stansberry fiddle, banjo-ukelele
New Lost Weasel Concern performance schedule — 2005
| Laurel
Theatre Knoxville Country Dancers Monday night dances |
January 24 (Nick Boulet calling) February 28 (Tim Klein calling) April 25 (Donna Calhoun calling) May 23 (Vicki Herndon calling) |
| Knoxville
Dance Weekend U. T. Ballroom |
February 18, 8 pm (various callers) |
| Jubilee Festival | March 18 |
| Tremont TN, barn dance (school group) | April 14 (Chrissy Davis-Camp calling) |
Mountain Soul is an old style bluegrass band with new vision. Led by singer-songwriter Shawn Kimbro on guitar and fiddle, the band includes Daniel Kimbro on bass, D.J. Morrison on lead guitar, and David Lovett on banjo.
Mountain Soul performance schedule — 2005
| Mellow
Mushroom Cumberland Ave., Knoxville shows at 8:00 pm |
February 10, 17, 24 |
| Patrick Sullivan’s Back Door Barbecue in Knoxville’s Old City shows at 9:00 pm |
January 26 (Tsunami benefit) February 12, 25 March 11 April 8, 29 |
| Java Garden, Morristown | January 29 |
| WDVX Blue Plate Special | March 23 |
| Maryville College | April 2 |
| Cumberland Gap TN Civil War Ball 8 pm |
April 23 |
| “Save The Music” at Market Square benefit for The Joy of Music School |
May 17 |
| Camperfest | May 29 |
The band plays a wide variety of traditional acoustic music including bluegrass, old-time, and Celtic. Both vocal and instrumental music is presented in a clean, tight style. The band is available for weddings and other special events in East Tennessee and the surrounding region. Members include:
Evan Carawan hammer dulcimer
Greg Horne fiddle, mandolin, guitar
David Lovett five-string banjos, guitar
Terry Phillips bass