In the days of Big Blow's conception, they played wind instruments. When Ted Porter and Don Plehn took a breath on flutes and trombone, Tim Whittemore kept the music constant by the circular breathing on his PVC pipe didjiridus. The name was inevitable. Now a group of five musicians, Big Blow and the Bushwackers perform on far more than just wind instruments. With the addition of Mick Haensler on percussion of all types, and Ted Watkins on anything he can get his hands on, Big Blow and The Bushwackers has developed an eclectic yet distinctive sound infused with energy. This modern day folk quintet gathers musical styles from around the world and features over fifty traditional and self-invented instruments. With a core instrumentation of didjiridu, mandolin accordion, percussion and voice, Big Blow's sound springs from Celtic, Australian, and African influences, plus a strong strain of original pop satire.
Note: This information was posted to the web site when Big Blow and the Bushwackers appeared at the 12th Annual WFMA Benefit Weekend, January, 1997.