Jeremiah Clark and the Charmers

Jeremiah Clark is a Baltimore-based folksinger and songwriter, a desperate criminal and conman, who has been trying to win over good-hearted, simple-minded folks with a blend of subversive preaching and the devil’s music for over a decade. He has recorded with various incarnations, including The Lighter Thieves and The Broken Band. These days he's performing and recording with a mostly new outfit, Jeremiah Clark and the Charmers - their upcoming CD, "Bad and Gettin' Worse" is due to be released this summer. Pa Clark on bass and harmonies is still along for the ride. But, added to the line-up is Lou Janesko, an excellent fiddle and mandolin player, and Jen Swartout, lending her luscious vocals. They play with abandon, and a little desperation, like the whiskey has just run out, but they just found the best groove of their lives, so no ones gettin' up to go get anymore. They have little regard for authority figures, and seek to incite rebellion under the guise of "social protest". Their main goal, however, seems to be to excite the womenfolk, whilst reminding the boys of the dangers of excited womenfolk. Beware this band, who have ruined so many hitherto virtuous souls.