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ANTSY MCCLAIN AND THE TRAILER PARK TROUBADOURS

On Friday March 29, Antsy McClain And The Trailer Park Troubadours makes their first-ever appearance in Redding with the Oaksong Music Society. Although new to Redding, Antsy is no stranger to the north state. Hes made numerous appearances down the road in Red Bluff, where his annual Woodflock gathering at the Red Bluff Recreation Area every Memorial Day weekend is a highlight of the summer.

Antsy McClain brings his unique blend of music and humor with heart to the stage, combining his original songs with a hilarious slide show, including Antsys own life observations, social commentary and imaginary sponsors from his home town trailer park of Pine View Heights. As a master storyteller with the likes of PBS, NPR and TEDTalks under his belt, Antsy includes humorous and serious songs in his shows. Songs such as One Less Trailer Here in Pine View Heights, My Baby Whistles When She Walks, and The Junk Drawer of Your Heart, are keenly humorous observations about love and loss, while his more serious songs, like Field Trip, Im Everyone, or Falling in Love in America, are more akin to personal journal entries written in the act of living. Its this tightrope walk between humor and heart that makes Antsy McClain a true original.

Antsy McClains newest album (his 15th), Under the Light of a Quarter Moon, was started as a collaboration with his friend Pete Huttlinger, who died before the albums completion. Dedicated to Pete, and including a wonderful cast of players, the album has been called Antsys deepest and most sincere to date. Rich storytelling and masterful musicianship has made Quarter Moon an instant fan favorite.

Antsy McClain is one of those rare performers who can have you laughing hysterically and shedding a tear often within the same song. In the last few years, McClain has been playing a lot of solo acoustic shows, but still plays with his band, The Trailer Park Troubadours, who bring their masterful touch to his live shows. For the Redding show, Antsy (on acoustic guitar) will be joined by Hot Rod Todd Mc Masters on bass and Terry The Train Domingue on drums. Whether alone with his guitar, or with a group of other musicians, Antsy McClain creates an unforgettable night of music, theater and storytelling. Others have called him a national treasure (Modesto Bee), and a creative force whose roots lie in songwriters like John Prine, Kris Kristofferson and Guy Clark (Houston Chronicle), and a happier, funnier Bob Dylan. (his Uncle Fred). Whoever you think his influences might be, you will likely think of him as a friend after attending one of his concerts, due to his casual, approachable presentation and the relatable nature of his songs.

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