Instrumental trio Efbom hasn’t had too much trouble finding an audience. Finding a venue to play in has been a bit trickier. The Albany-based group’s blend of traditional jazz, funk grooves, rock riffs and improvisation has won the group a following over the past two years.
With a second album (and first with a full band), “The Hilltown Sessions,” set for release sometime this fall, the Red Haired Strangers are gearing up for the future. They’ll be performing at Tess’ Lark Tavern along with Matt Durfee and the Rattling Baddlies Saturday night.
It doesn’t happen as often anymore, but every once in a while, jazz accordion player Al Haugen will get a surprised look from someone in the audience for his choice of instrument. His usual response: “You were maybe expecting Lawrence Welk?”
The band is billed as Rick Bolton and the Dwyer Sisters with Arlin Greene, suggesting Bolton is the leader of the ensemble. But Bolton wants to make something clear: it’s really all about Sharon Dwyer, Molly Dwyer and Greene.
Back in the 1970s, Jennings’ father, Waylon, was on the forefront of what was called outlaw country But according to Jennings, today, that movement is long gone.
