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The Moonlighters have been a part of the New York City jazz and pop music scenes since they formed in 1998. Based around a core of harmonized vocal duets backed by warm acoustic instruments including Hawaiian lap steel guitar, ukulele, guitar and bass, they explore traditional and classic tunes with a unique, romantic approach that is appealing to listeners of all ages. They have released three albums on their Onliest Records label: "Dreamland" in 2000, "Hello Heartstring" in 2002, and "Live in Baden-Baden" in 2004, with a new CD, "Every Little Raindrop", scheduled for release in spring 2006. The band members include Bliss Blood, vocalist and ukulele player, who also writes the lyrics to their original tunes; Carla Murray, vocalist and acoustic guitarist; Andrew Hall on bass; and Mike Neer on National steel guitar and acoustic guitar. Their original songs encompass many styles of 20th Century jazz and pop: ragtime, swing, Hawaiian, country, blues, and even be-bop flavors can be found among their recordings. They list among their influences illustrious entertainers from the golden age of popular music, when tunes on the radio held appeal for every member of the listening audience.
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