The Loose Acoustic Trio features guitjo, bedpandolin, accordion, upright bass, and tight 3-part harmony. Blending Folk, Cajun, Old-Time Country, Blues, Jug-Band, and Ragtime, The Trio creates an original American sound. 14 original tunes, with the addition of Pete Townshend's "Pinball Wizard" (LAT style).

“Don’t let the down-home sincerity fool you. There’s wit and soul in this modern jug-band equivalent.” Marcus Crowder (Sacramento Bee)

“You guys have done a great job with this thing. The mix is fantastic. The songs are great. I can’t believe I’m saying this about accordion, banjo, mandolin and knuckle-head harmonies, but it’s really well done.”
Billy Fields (National Sales Director Warner Music Group / now with Ryko)

The Loose Acoustic Trio is an American original. Since the turn of the 21st century, they have deftly blended Folk, Cajun, Old-Time Country, Blues, Jug Band, and Ragtime music to create an appealing sound they call “Good Time Music.” The lyrics of the songs range from simply sublime to sublimely ridiculous, each wrapped up in an infectious rhythm that’s guaranteed to make you smile. The combination of accordion, 6-string banjo, bedpandolin (a mandolin forged from a metal bedpan), upright string bass and three part vocal harmonies, sets them apart from any other musical group on the face of planet Earth. It’s a traditional roots style with a contemporary twist.
This new CD, “Sorrow Be Gone”, contains 14 original songs, plus the hillbilly version of Peter Townshend’s “Pinball Wizard”. Available on Big Book Records, where you will also find the incomparable, I See Hawks In LA.

“This is just simply delightful music by a band that has learned its lessons well and knows how to bring a smile to a jaded listener’s face.” Matt Zimmerman (“The Spit-Shine Squeeze-Box Variety Hour”, WJSC 90.7 FM - Johnson, VT)