Participatory Dance,
Hot Squares
- Genre Old Time Music
- Band Members Charlie Beck - Banjo Joe Fulton - Fiddle John Hurd - Bass Charmaine Slaven - guitar-feet
- Bio Based in Seattle, The Tallboys are a hard-working group of musicians well-rooted in traditional stringband music. Their dynamic performances range from busking, concerts, honky-tonk & square dances, and entertaining at weddings and parties. Their long running dance series at the Tractor Tavern is regarded as one of the best in the world for vibrant traditional square dance. Joe Fulton plays fantastic driving fiddle, influenced by early Appalachian & Mid-western players. Charlie Beck plays dynamic clawhammer & 3-finger style banjo, and is also a great songwriter. Charmaine Slaven holds the rhythm with solid guitar back-up and energetic flatfoot dancing.