Westcott Jugsuckers – 7/25

Known for their raucous shows, the versatile Jug Suckers bounce among Delta blues, ragtime, old jug band music, jump blues, R&B, and early jazz numbers interspersed with wisecracks, mischief, and participatory call and response singing with their audience.

The Westcott Jug Suckers originally formed in 1988 and were a regular fixture at Syracuse area venues, providing a fitting acoustic accompaniment to the many Chicago blues–style bands prevalent at the time. Their schedule of bookings and notoriety increased organically as the word of their rollicking jug band party continued to spread. Through the years the band has evolved and changed personnel but the core of the music has remained constant.

The number of fine musicians who have participated as Jugsuckers is frankly too long to list, and the band itself is in some ways a jug-band–style musical union with a somewhat floating cast and Colin Aberdeen as its founder and constant. Ya know how it is, they can only put up with him so often and for so long…

The Jugsuckers are not a jug band in the truest sense, as they do not have anyone playing an actual jug, but they draw heavily from that tradition. When asked at a gig nearly 25 years ago about the band’s name and the lack of a jug player, Aberdeen simply replied, "We don't play 'em, man, we suck 'em."

Since some members no longer live locally, Westcott Jugsucker sightings are rare, but all involved revel in an opportunity to turn their trademark energy loose again.

Lineup for this show will include:
- Shirley Woddcock-Kolb — multi-instrumentalist and vocalist extraordinaire
- Curtis Waterman — harmonica player; a musician who transcends the limitations of the instrument with a sound so distinctive it is immediately identifiable
- Rodney Zajac — baritone saxophone; a seasoned road vet who has toured with Albert Collins and Junior Wells
- Mark Tiffault — Los Blancos drummer
- Colin Aberdeen — guitar and vocals; the head goofball

The Suckers are psyched and this is gonna rock!!

Date: July 25
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Doors 5:30 pm; Showtime 7:00 pm)

Venue: The 443 Social Club & Lounge
443 Burnet Ave, Syracuse, NY 13203