Hey Mama (band)

Hey Mama
Hey Mama
Background information
Origin	Boston, Massachusetts
Genres	Rock, roots, blues
Years active	2009-2011
Labels	Independent
Past members	Avi Salloway; Celia Woodsmith; Paul Chase; Jared Seabrook; Ben Kogan
Website	Official website

Hey Mama was a contemporary rock band from Cambridge, Massachusetts.

History

The band Hey Mama stemmed from the folk-rock duo Avi & Celia. Avi Salloway and Celia Woodsmith teamed up Ben Kogan and Jared Seabrook to form Hey Mama in January 2009. The debut album, Hey Mama, was released on December 1, 2009. Hey Mama was recorded with Grammy Award nominated producer Jack Gauthier. The record also featured guest appearances from The Tecumseh Strings, a chamber group of Boston string players.

Hey Mama was known for their high-energy performances. The electrified sound blends new and old with Woodsmith's wailing on the washboard. The Boston Globe calls it, “Sexy roots swagger with populist fire.” The band has played over 400 shows throughout the United States and Canada, building a loyal fan base and has received praise from Yankee, the Boston Globe, and NHPR.

Hey Mama has played several concerts supporting Taj Mahal, Leon Russell and Big Brother and the Holding Company.

Former members

Avi Salloway
Celia Woodsmith
Jared Seabrook
Paul Chase
Ben Kogan, 2009

Instrumentation

Avi Salloway; Acoustic Guitar and Electric Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals
Celia Woodsmith; Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Washboard
Jared Seabrook; Drums
Paul Chase; Electric Bass and Double Bass

Discography

Hey Mama (2009)
Let It Rise (2008)
Off the Floor (2007)

External links

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