Squirrel Nut Zippers
Squirrel Nut Zippers is a band formed in 1993 by Jim Mathus and Katherine Whalen. The pair came together in a small town called Efland, North Carolina. After meeting other musicians and learning a little bit about the genre, the duo made their debut at a concert in Chapel Hill and soon built a following in the South. Soon after, they were signed by alternative label Mammoth and released an album called Perennial Favorites.
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Jazz
The Squirrel Nut Zippers have been performing their own unique brand of jazz since the mid-90s. They are composed of nine musicians, including three horns, a full rhythm section, three lead singers, and a guitar. The group’s diverse sound is inspired by early American music, including blues and jazz. The members have also performed at the 21st Century Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C., the Sundance Film Festival, and the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1997. They have also performed on the Conan O’Brien show, Comedy Central’s Viva Variety show, and many other notable events.
The Squirrel Nut Zippers have sold over three million albums and have received a Grammy nomination for their album Hot. They were a major force on the jazz scene in the mid-to-late 90s, riding a wave of pop culture and eccentricity. Their platinum-certified Hot album was a critical and commercial success, and earned the band a legion of fans. The band continues to release albums and tour worldwide.
Swing
Squirrel Nut Zippers have become one of the most recognizable names in swing music. This group has been playing since the 1960s. The band performed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and the second inaugural ball for President Clinton. In addition to performing at various events, the Squirrel Nut Zippers have appeared on TV shows such as The Prairie Home Companion and Conan O’Brien. However, they were relatively inactive in the early 2000s. This band split in two after they had achieved a high profile.
Originally from North Carolina, the band grew into a successful jazz group during the late 1990s. Their style of jazz and swing was influenced by pre-war styles from New Orleans and Harlem. They were so successful that their second album, Hot, was picked up by influential radio stations across the country. Sadly, the group broke up a few years after Hot, due to acrimony, divorce, and litigation.
Folk
The Squirrel Nut Zippers are a multi-platinum swing, jazz and folk band from the 1930s. The band is known for its original songs and the eclectic sound of its recordings. This band’s recent release, Beasts of Burgundy, retraces the musical journey of the group’s predecessors while embracing a new, urbanized sound. The album features ten new songs, as well as songs the group performed earlier.
The band’s music has received critical acclaim and has sold over three million albums. In 1996, they released a watershed album, Hot, which featured a fusion of jazz and folk styles. The resulting album went platinum and eventually made their way onto commercial radio stations. Their music is inspired by mysterious characters from jazz music. Despite their distinctly unique sound, Squirrel Nut Zippers are destined to be a popular band for many years to come.
Parody
The Parody of Squirrel Nut Zippers is a satirical musical comedy band from New York City. The group has won numerous awards, including a Grammy in 2009. The songs of Squirrel Nut Zippers have reached a broad audience, as they have played at such events as the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, the 21st Century Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C., and President Clinton’s second inaugural ball. In addition to performing at major events such as these, the group has also made appearances on television shows such as Prairie Home Companion and Conan O’Brien’s “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.”
The Parody of Squirrel Nut Zippers was started by Jimbo Mathus in 1995 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Jimbo Mathus, the band leader, was fascinated by New Orleans at the time, and decided to decamp to the city to immerse himself in the local culture and history, and even ghosts. Jimbo Mathus began composing his first songs for the band when he was just 18 years old.
Jessica Watson is a PHD holder from the University of Washington. She studied behavior and interaction between squirrels and has presented her research in several wildlife conferences including TWS Annual Conference in Winnipeg.
