Jean Mason
Lead VocalsThe heart and soul of Calamity Jean, she has been singing around the Twin Cities since the early 2000's
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“a fine mix of old-time country, vintage pop, Texas swing, and myriad strains of folkie Americana”
“Listeners with a taste for upbeat, high-energy Americana will fall head over heels for the sound that Calamity Jean is producing...a sound certainly worth seeking out!”
“You gotta hear it! It's wonderful”
“Jean Mason's voice has an antique quality, juggling emotional fragility and toughness”
“one of the finest singers in the Twin Cities”
“Lovely lead vocal qualities with a real powerhouse sound behind them...a whole lot of fun!”
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Starting as a husband and wife folk duo, Calamity Jean has since teamed up with former Hot Heads to form the 6 piece band you see today. Collectively we have played jazz, blues, bluegrass, folk, garage rock, punk, swing, classic country, power pop (etal.), all of which get stirred into our musical melting pot...the Americana way
The heart and soul of Calamity Jean, she has been singing around the Twin Cities since the early 2000's
After 40 years of writing songs, he thinks he might be getting the hang of it. He has played with 900 Pounds and Musty Velvet, and a few other bands you probably never heard of
A guitar legend, Frankie taught himself how to play blues harp when he was 12 using Tony Glover's book. Former bands include Splat, The Strappin' Daddy-Os, Dog 994 and the Hot Heads
That sparkle you hear is probably Buc on the mando! Formerly of Three Car Garage and the Hot Heads
Randy has helped anchor several groups around the Twin Cities, including the Hot Heads and the Saddle Sores
Formerly of the Smarts and Hot Heads, he also plays with the Saddle Sores, Jaztronauts among many more