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 acoustic accompaniment to the many Chicago blues–style bands at the time. Their bookings and notoriety increased organically as word of their rollicking jug band party 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 is too long to list; the band is in some ways a Jugband-style musical union with a somewhat floating cast and Colin Aberdeen as 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 Jugband in the truest sense as they do not have anyone playing an actual jug but they draw heavily from that tradition. When asked about the name and the lack of a jug player, Aberdeen 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:
- Shirley Woddcock-Kolb — multi-instrumentalist and vocalist
- Curtis Waterman — harmonica
- Rodney Zajac — baritone saxophone
- Mark Tiffault — drums
- Colin Aberdeen — guitar and vocals

Details:
- 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

The Suckers are psyched and this is gonna rock!!