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Too much fun with the Squirrel Hillbillies

Richard Gordon

Jenny Wolsk Bain and Gary Crouth: The Squirrel Hillbillies

Jenny Wolsk Bain and Gary Crouth: The Squirrel Hillbillies

On May 10, 2014, I had the privilege of sharing my morning with Jenny Wolsk Bain and Garry Crouth, the Squirrel Hillbillies. We met up at Gary’s house in the Squirrel Hill section of Pittsburgh (get it?), where we all kicked off our shoes and had a blast talking about a wide range of topics including performing as a duo, song-writing and arranging, the “local music scene” wherever they go, DIY music, and the modern music biz.

We visited for over an hour–leading to quite a challenge for editing a 30-minute radio show! But their joy in making music with each other and for folks to listen to comes through loud and clear. I had such a good time visiting with them, that I definitely plan to look them up on my next trip to Pittsburgh!

If you didn’t catch the interview on WVUD, make sure you check it out here. How else are you going to learn why Gary has his head wrapped up in a towel during the making of one of their CDs and why Jenny is trying to sing and laugh at the same time!

Gary with his head wrapped so the click track won't bleed through.

Gary in a natural pose.

The Interview

The Squirrel Hillbillies, (Recorded 5/10/14; original broadcast date: 6/3/14; host: Mandorichard), 30:00, 28.8 MB.

Jenny at the mic during the making of Goody Shoes

Jenny at the mic during the making of Goody Shoes

The Music

During the interview, Jenny and Gary performed three of their songs for us:

    • Artist / Song Name / Performance / CD Source / Label / Year
    • The Squirrel Hillbillies / Bless you, man / live for WVUD, May 10, 2014 / Goody Shoes / self / 2014
    • The Squirrel Hillbillies / The Carny / live for WVUD, May 10, 2014 / The Squirrel Hillbillies / self / 2012
    • The Squirrel Hillbillies / Goody Shoes / live for WVUD, May 10, 2014 / Goody Shoes / self / 2014