The Fox Street All Stars
Comprised of three core members, Eric Low on drums, James Dumm and Jonathan “Skippy” Huvard both on guitar, the band includes a constantly rotating list of guest stars. Serving up sweaty barrels of rock and roll across the entire genre, The Fox Street Allstars get people off of barstools and on the dance floor! Originating from varied musical backgrounds, the trio became masters of adaptability. Says Eric, “We can play a country blues honky-tonk show, a 10 piece funk extravaganza or a melt your face off guitar rock-a-thon!” Skippy brings the Dirty Southern Blues feel, Eric adds a funky energetic New Orleans approach and guitar monster James is a human jukebox. With the ability to play virtually the entire rock and roll encyclopedia, the Fox Street Allstars choose tunes that suit their strengths and fit their sound… A typical set might include tunes by Dr. John, Wilson Picket, Gram Parsons and Fats Domino along with original songs as well. The Fox Street Allstars show a passionate dedication to the classics. "We try to get as close to the authentic sound first, before we start messing with it. Reiterates Eric, “There is nothing more annoying than a band butchering a good song by cutting corners.” In late 2007 longtime collaborators and Colorado natives, James and Eric began kicking around the idea of a band with a rotating lineup. “The original concept was to pick a bunch of covers we liked and tailor the set to whoever we played with,” explains James. At the same time, Skippy, originally from Houston, began spending his free time hanging out and jamming with acquaintances James and Eric. Continues James, “Once Eric and I started playing with Skippy there was a real connection and that’s when we made it a real band.” Enthusiastic crowds regularly siege Fox Street Allstars’ shows. “My favorite thing about playing in this band is how fun all the shows are and how fun it is to play with James, Skippy, and company,” says Eric. Bringing this vibe to the audience is a collective goal for the band. Explains Skippy, "I strive to make people feel as if they are a part of the show, a piece of the action, not just watching a concert. I want the audience to escape from the worries and pressures of life and to set themselves free of all burden; to reach a point of pure joy and elation, and to dance their asses off. ~~~ The Fox Street All Stars Are: Eric Low- Drums + Jonathan “Skippy” Huvard- Vocals, Guitar + James Dumm- Vocals, Guitar + Dave Solzberg – Bass + Bill McKay (Leftover Salmon) – Keyboards, Vocals ~~~ The Fox Street All Stars have shared the stage with Stanton Moore of Galactic, Papa Mali, John Medeski of Medeski, Martin + Wood, Robert Randolph and The Family Band, Marc Ford formerly of The Black Crowes and Ben Harper’s Innocent Criminals, Andy Hess formerly of Gov’t Mule, Jazz guitarist extraordinaire Will Bernard, as well as members of Colorado’s Leftover Salmon, Kinetix, Yo, Flaco!, and Filthy Children.
