Junk Parlor

Junk Parlor is an adventure down a path paved with eastern european, gypsy, vintage bellydance melodies and their own brand of moody, haunting originals. Leonard Cohen-esk vocals and poetry, acoustic gypsy jazz guitar, ripping violin, cajon, percussion, fretless electric bass, all come together to paint a fantastically edgy dream scape. They have been described as “Gypsy Crooner Punk” by their fans and are often compared with Nick Cave, Tom... More

Junk Parlor is an adventure down a path paved with eastern european, gypsy, vintage bellydance melodies and their own brand of moody, haunting originals. Leonard Cohen-esk vocals and poetry, acoustic gypsy jazz guitar, ripping violin, cajon, percussion, fretless electric bass, all come together to paint a fantastically edgy dream scape. They have been described as “Gypsy Crooner Punk” by their fans and are often compared with Nick Cave, Tom Waits and Gogol Bordello. Jason Vanderford leads the band with vocals and acoustic guitar, accompanied by Hannah Mignano's fiery violin, Tim Bush’s growling fretless electric bass and Robin Goodrich’s swaggering beat….. A dream on the edge of a cliff. Junk Parlor’s members have played the gamut of festivals and prestigious venues including Outside Lands, Kate Wolfe Fest, Djangofest, Gaia Fest and SXSW to name a few. Jason Vanderford has played, recorded and toured with the Americano Social Club, The Hot Club of San Francisco, Clint Bakers New Orleans Jazz Band, Little Charlie’s Caravan, Avatar Ensemble and Seth Ford Young Quartet. Jimmy has lead the Jimmy Grant Ensemble and accompanied George Cole, Gonzalo Bergara and Tim Kliphuis. Rt Goodrich has laid down rhythms and toured with Staggerwing, Beso Negro and Standing Room Only. Tim Bush has played extensively with Danny Montana, Sweetie Pie and the Doughboys, Chuck Day, Sam Andrew, Jim Martin, Freddie Roulette. Members: Jason Vanderford: vocals and acoustic guitar Hannah Mignano: violin Tim Bush: electric bass Robin Goodrich: drums Less