Chester’s Lauren Agnelli will debut in her new band Amalgamated Muck on November 13th at the Buttonwood Tree in Middletown.

Since playing shows together in Small Town Concert Series and joining musical forces, Chester’s Lauren Agnelli along with Matthew Male, Ebin-Rose and Rodney Maxwell have formed a new group Amalgamated Muck. Best described musically as folky rock with harmonies and a hint of country, Amalgamated Muck does spirited performances of their own original songs, as well as some cover material.

Brian “Ebin Parker” Wolfe of Ebin-Rose comes from that British Folk tradition (Nick Drake, John Martyn), bringing along a bevy of vintage high end stringed instruments.

Amalgamated Muck - Lauren & RoseRodney Maxwell has a solid a country and rock background (Johnny Cash, Lowell George, The Allman Brothers), while Lauren Agnelli hails from Grammy-nominated Contemporary Folk group, the Washington Squares (Peter, Paul & Mary meets The Violent Femmes).

Vocalist Rose Bengston (of Ebin-Rose) sings leads with “soft, ethereal” vocals a la Sandy Denny, or harmonizes with Lauren (who sings lead and plays bass, 12-string guitar and ukulele). Matthew Male helps keep it all together on percussion.

Links:
Event Information
The Buttonwood Tree
Lauren Agnelli’s Myspace Page