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Fiesta Time

by The Carnivals

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Moonlight On The Levee 03:09
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Greasy Pole 03:23
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Low Tide Society 03:50
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My Key Don't Fit 02:42
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Tropicana Joe 02:51
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Well At Your Age Blues 02:55
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Out Of This World 02:20
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M'amuser Avec Mon Ami (with Becky Lynn Blanca) 03:11
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Alimony 03:03
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Knocked Me Offa My Feet 03:38
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about

"For many years Kevin Patey has been banging out rockabilly in Boston and around the world as Jittery Jack. Now he’s launched a new band, The Carnivals, who are rooted in greasy ’50s New Orleans R&B, played with Patey’s trademark spirit and wit. Speaking of grease, one of the many wonderful party songs on their new album, Fiesta Time, pays tribute to the “Greasy Pole” contest held every June at Gloucester’s St Peter’s Fiesta." - Noah Schaffer

"The music sounds very familiar, like a grown men's version of The Stray Cats or The Paladins." - WoNo Blog

Late June in Gloucester Massachusetts means it’s Fiesta Time. It’s St. Peter's time. The days of Seine boat races and the world renowned Greasy Pole contest. A party of Mardi Gras proportions and that’s just where the Carnivals want to be.

They’ve conjured up a venerable gumbo of musical flavors that are the definitive soundtrack to a good time. Whether it’s on a boat, a beach or the bayou, The Carnivals are a manifestation of celebration. If you like fun, then you’ve just discovered the musical accompaniment.

The Carnivals are a 5 piece combo that combine a unique blend of 50’s inspired R&B with a New Orleans flair. Hailing from Gloucester Massachusetts, their debut album, “Fiesta Time” will be released in spring of 2024. Best described as a fun time party band, the song “Greasy Pole” tells the tale of a 100 plus year competition where the contestants walk the length of a horizontal telephone pole coated in grease, 20 feet over the harbor to capture a flag and achieve hero status on the streets of Gloucester.

It’s always Fiesta Time in Carnival’s land, welcome aboard.
Ma chi Siemu tutti muti
Viva San Pietro!

credits

released April 26, 2024

Kevin “Jack” Patey - Vocals & Guitar
Simon Farrell - Upright Bass & Vocals
Geoff Smalls - Guitar & Vocals
Gino Zanetti - Drums
Dave Kurdzionak - Piano, Organ & Vocals
Becky Lynn Blanca - Vocals & Banjolele on M’amuser Avec Mon Ami
Steve Russo & Sefatia Giambanco - Vocals on Greasy Pole

All songs BlunsdonLadMusic@BMI except (My Key Don’t Fit, Out of This World, Alimony)

Recorded at Bang a Song Studio, Gloucester MA
Engineered by Warren Babson & Tony Goddess
Mixed & Mastered by Shorty Poole in Los Angeles, CA

Cover Photo by Roger Ward
Cover Art by Tropicana Joe
CD Layout by James Young

This album is dedicated to the memory of Anthony Giambanco aka “Matza”, Sheriff of the Greasy Pole.
Thanks to the Giambanco family for their blessing in using the iconic photo on the cover, along with special thanks to Roger Ward who took the amazing picture.

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