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In music I play the part of:

band, promoter, studio, publication

Why did you join MusicRVA Social Network?

To meet new people in Richmond and outer area of our state's capital.

About Me!

Like the band's name implies, The Muckrakes are here to help you sift through your problems and, just maybe, provide an anodyne that is necessary to survive the modern world.

The group may have formed in the backwoods of Newport News, VA. in 2008, but its lineage goes back much further. It started in disparate parts of the country, where, as wide-eyed kids, they slapped their knees listening to everything from Leadbelly, Dolly Parton to The Dead Milkmen, Medeski, Martin & Wood as well as The Clash.

The soon-to-be band members learned to play various instruments; mandolin, guitar, violin, bass, harmonica, lap steel, drums, piano, banjo and, most importantly, voice.They honed their chops in various bands in basements and garages, and soon found themselves among bluesmen, classical music buffs, snotty punks, bluegrass pickers and shaggy hippies. Their journeys took them from fine concert halls to renowned punk clubs. For various reasons, their journeys also brought them to Newport News.

The group was called together by singer, mandolinist, banjo-picker, guitarist, Jon Owings, drummer Dave “Gravy” Jackson, and guitarist Mike "Spider" Turner. Later came Billy England on bass. England, a veteran of the Hampton Roads music scene saw what apparently no one else did - or at least what noone had the gumption to do anything about. "There are no alligator-wrestlin', moonshine-drinking, fist-fightin' Americana acts around here, " he said. With that in mind, the call was put out in September. After some lineup shuffling, the band's current configuration came together a month later with the addition of Melissa "Jeanne Butterbean" Troutman who joined the fold adding her angelic, strong vocals and song writing skills, Steve Campbell who handles any instrument tossed his way, but is usually found with a violin strapped under his chin. Rounding out the group is Cory Nealon who puts the pedal to the metal on lap steel, dobro and guitar.

Together, the group has found the right combination of sweet and sinister, of power and weakness, of new and old. In other words, they're just trying make sense of the world, having a fun time doing it and inspire others to do the same.

My favorite bands and music:

Alt-Americana, country, bluegrass, punk, blues, gospel, civil war tunes, rock n' roll.

My hobbies and interests!

Playing music, gigging, meeting folks, talking, learning new things, travel, drinking, singing, frog poachin', preachin', hand clappin', moonshine runnin', watchin' naked videos.

My musical influences:

Too many to list.

My professional or occupational skills:

Musicians.

My Website:

http://www.myspace.com/themuckrakes

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THE MUCKRAKES with THE BIBLE BEATERS

The Muckrakes with The Bible Beaters (from OHIO) and RVA's very own LOST SOULS at Plaza Bowl this Sat. June 27th.

This show starts at 9PM.
Ya'll better be there!

It's gonna kick much ass!!

Posted on June 23, 2009 at 1:43pm —

The Muckrakes at THE WONDERLAND this SAT, May 16

The Muckrakes at THE WONDERLAND this Saturday night at 10PM.

C'mon RVA show your support for The Muckrakes and come to this show as it's sure to be great and we always like meeting new bands and new folks from the capital city.

Posted on May 12, 2009 at 1:45pm —

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C'mon join The Muckrakes mailing list. It's fast. It's free. It'll keep you up to date with the band where ever we play...especially in RVA and there's NO SPAM.

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Posted on May 8, 2009 at 2:30pm —

The Muckrakes at The Capital Ale Music Hall, May 23rd.

THE MUCKRAKES hit RVA at The Capital Ale Music House on May 23rd.
The show will be recorded LIVE for tracks from upcoming CD.

Show time is 9PM. C'mon out RVA and support the band.

Posted on May 8, 2009 at 11:51am —

New Songs uploaded to MUSICRVA.com!

The Muckrakes FINALLY got around to uploading songs to our profile, just in case you HAVE NOT heard us before, now you can. We uploaded 6 songs (two of which were recorded LIVE in RVA at The Capital Ale Music Hall).

Go ahead and listen to them and drop us a line!

Posted on April 7, 2009 at 5:46pm —

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At 11:16pm on April 28, 2009, annushkasempire said…: Hey!!! Thanks everso for the add. Great page, you folk! I'm so enjoying this site. Been years removed from the local music scene, so it's great hanging out with such creative people again, and hearing a little bit of everyone's souls. By the way, I'm into most of those hobbies too! Well until my last still blew the roof off the place LOL So I guess no more moonshine runnin til I build a new one hey LMAO
Many blessings from OZ,
Annushka

At 1:14am on February 12, 2009, Joe Gande said…: Stopping by to say hello and thank you.
Glad to meet you and be friends here!
Will check out and add your myspace....
Peace,
Joe