365 Days #54 - Stratton Mountain Boys - Musikanten auf Reisen/Alphornklange (mp3s)
MP3:
Musikanten auf Reisen (3:01)
Alphornklange (1:49)
The Stratton Mountain Boys have been entertaining guests of the Stratton Mountain ski resort in Vermont for decades with their lively brand of traditional Alpine music. Founded in the early sixties by Austrian native Emo Henrich, the Boys are still going strong today under the tutelage of Stefan Schernthaner (pictured). These two cuts are from their 20th Anniversary LP, which was released in the early 1980s.
"Musikanten auf Reisen" is a rollicking S.M.B. original; "Alphornklange" is a more traditional number that, as the name suggests, demonstrates the mighty power of the Alphorn. Be sure to check out their website. They do tour during the Summer, so even if you don't ski you might get a chance to see them.
- Contributed by: James Greene, Jr.
Media: 12" LP
Album: 20th Anniversary
Label: Stratton, Vermont
Credits: Str. Mt. Boys, S. Avsenik, Brane Preseren (songwriters)
Are you *sure* that isn't GW Bush in that picture?
Posted by: joisy mike | February 23, 2007 at 08:43 AM
These guys have played at the Oktober Fest down in Gonzoales, LA for the last 2 (3? don't remember the 2nd one) years. Bet your big ass pants it was a good time (http://www.oktoberfestla.com/index.php?page_id=3). Beer, schnitzel, and more beer. Did I mention beer?
BTW, that is GWB in the picture. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prescott_Bush#War_seizures_controversy more info. I must take my meds now.
Posted by: huangpo | February 23, 2007 at 06:34 PM
By staggering coincidence, I picked up a Stratton Mountain Boys album at a thrift store on Thursday, with a different selection of songs. There's no release date, and much of the liner notes are written in someone's near-illegible version of Tyrolean script, but it does mention that every member of the group is also a licensed ski instructor.
Posted by: Hear It Wow | February 24, 2007 at 05:58 PM