PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION

BOB CSUGIE: vocals, upright bass
LARRY DEMING: fiddle
STEPHEN K. MILLER: mandolin
DICK NEAL: vocals, banjo
CHRIS TESKEY: vocals, guitar

HOE is an acoustic band (guitar, mandolin, fiddle, 5-string banjo, upright bass)--no electric instruments, no percussion. Its music blends bluegrass/old time string band traditions with modern pop ideas. A HOE concert features tight vocal harmony and crisp instrumental accompaniment.

The musicians in HOE came together in 2003 as the studio band on the first solo CD ("HOE") by DICK NEAL (5-string banjo, voice; www.dickneal.com). HOE quickly gained a following and reputation around Connecticut as the act with a fresh, original sound and an unpredictable sense of humor.

All 5 musicians in HOE are featured as vocalists. A live performance consists of harmony singing, hot instrumental picking and a dollop of the band's onstage wit. Tunes are chosen from a variety of sources including--but not limited to--the bluegrass/old-time traditions. The band also plays a number of original compositions. To hear clips of HOE playing live, please visit the LISTEN page. There is also a photo gallery on the site on the PHOTOS page.

HOE plays a variety of corporate events, weddings, harvest festivals, outdoor concerts, church functions, square dances, and parties. HOE also regularly appears as featured artists at the NORWALK OYSTER FESTIVAL, the SONO ARTS FESTIVAL, the prestigious COOPERSTOWN and LYRICS COFFEEHOUSE CONCERT SERIES, the MERIDEN DAFFODIL FESTIVAL, the NORWALK HARBOR SPLASH FESTIVAL, WESTPORT FIRST NIGHT CELEBRATION, the GATHERING OF THE VIBES FESTIVAL, and for the last 6 years has hosted the wildly popular monthly Bluegrass & Beer jam at the ACOUSTIC CAFE in Bridgeport, CT. In addition, HOE has shared the stage with the likes of RALPH STANLEY, the MAMMALS, STACEY EARLE, and others.

For booking info please email: ctbluegrass@gmail.com