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Description:
Named after the pig farming family on the old sitcom, Green Acres, the Ziffelz are as far removed from the images one might conjure as Eddie Albert's character, Mr. Douglas, was from being a farmer. Influenced by the likes of Pink Floyd and King Crimson along with Rory Gallagher, and Billy Cobham the band has developed a an experimental cutting edge style that combines satirical Dylanish lyrics with hard bluesy rock instrumentation. Their newest release, On the Horizon, showcases the bands versatile backgrounds in folk, blues, rock, and jazz. The group consists of Urbain Bernier on electric guitar and vocal, Wayne Small on bass guitar, acoustic guitar and vocal, Marc Bradley on drums. The band's sound is further diversified by the use of two songwriters and their unique approaches. This variety has broadened the band's appeal to a more diverse audience that include blues, punk, and hardcore fans as well as Deadheads. The band is currently touring to promote their latest release and are working a follow up set to be released in 2000.
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History:
1991- 1993 ~ Cover band in the Detroit Area 1993 ~ Switched to all original format 1994 ~ Released their first full length recording "In the Beginning" 1995 - 1996 ~ Changed lineup form 4 piece to three piece.New Drummer 1996 - Present ~ Recorded and produced first CD entitled "On the Horizon"
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Influences:
Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd, King Crimson, Rory Gallagher, Billy Cobham
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Urbain Bernier
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Electric/Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
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Wayne Small
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Electric Bass, Acoustic Guitar,
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Marc Bradley
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Drums and percussion
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