Uncle Flatty

Description:

Name:

Uncle Flatty

Screen Name:

uncleflatty

Years Together:

3

Level Of Commitment:

Committed

Gigs Played:

10 to 50

Tend to Practice:

1 time per week

Available to Gig:

1 time(s) per week

Uncle Flatty is a Connecticut based five-piece Americana Alt-Country Rock outfit. Our brand of music ranges in feel from the unhinged power of Neil Young’s electric eras to the down-homey rawness of the Gourds; from the sometimes straight ahead rock feel of Wilco to the introspective minimalism of the Velvet Underground. With instrumentation that mixes viola, harmonica, mandolin, and the occasional banjo with the usual 4 piece rock band, Uncle Flatty always brings a fresh perspective to the traditional sounds and feels of decades of American musical traditions. Lyrically and rhythmically, Uncle Flatty expresses the hope, sadness, humor, and uncertainty that lie in all of us.

Uncle Flatty was formed in 2006 when 5 well traveled and widely experienced Connecticut musicians got away from the industry grind to simply and non-judgmentally create music from their souls. As it turned out, the music reached beyond the group and we realized we had tapped into something bigger - something to be shared with listeners seeking the same musical experience.

Uncle Flatty has written over 30 songs in their short time together. We make the rounds back at the requisite house parties, cancer benefits and are regulars at New London’s own Bank Street Café. Between recording the many new songs and fighting mosquitoes in the Man Shed, putting the Flatty spin on Americana rock classics, and lugging gear, Uncle Flatty has built the chops and strength needed to bring foot stompin’ good times and thoughtful melodies to the masses.

Members Of Band:

Rick D'Elia: Drums and percussion
Jim Gannotti: Lead and Backing Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Banjo
Desmond McCaffrey: Lead and Backing Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Mandolin
Paul UF Robertson: Lead and Backing Vocals, Harmonica, Bass

Audio/Video Downloads

1. Allie.mp3
2. Gracie.mp3