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Long Forgotten

  • Live Oak Music Festival 4100 Vachell Lane San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401 United States (map)

Long Forgotten is an energetic old-time string band hailing from Fresno, California.Infusing a vibrant mix of old-time, bluegrass, honky-tonk, and country melodies, thisdynamic trio crafts a mesmerizing musical journey with their tight two-and-three-partharmonies and traditional instrumentation.

Nick Kennedy (clawhammer banjo, acoustic guitar, and vocals) brings a wealth ofexperience from his time with Old Tire Swingers, having performed in over 300 showsacross 40 states and seven countries on top of countless hours of street performance.Jackie Bootstraps (mandolin, fiddle, acoustic guitar, and vocals) has also graced streetsand stages across the US and England with Old Tire Swingers. Patrick O'Brien (uprightbass and vocals) is a talented and experienced electric bassist who is now applying hismusical prowess to the upright bass and Long Forgotten's rich sound.

Beyond their old-time roots, Long Forgotten's members have a rock 'n' roll past andpresent, adding a dynamic edge to their performances. Currently, they are all also part ofthe renowned Fresno punk band, Tower Rats. Together, Long Forgotten weaves acaptivating narrative of modern and traditional Western music, igniting a passion for thenext generation of music enthusiasts.

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