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Tracy Weinberg exemplifies the musical variety and eclecticism found in the Austin, Texas area. His unique singing style and accompaniment on the dojo (resonator-banjo) and banjo create a fresh acoustic sound that is sure to please your musical palette. His new album, The Other Way Around, combines clever and meaningful lyrics with top-notch instrumental accompaniment from his friends and musical colleagues.
Working with co-producer and talented musician Tommy Byrd (Byrd and Street), The Other Way Around features well-known Austin performers, including Warren Hood (The Waybacks) on mandolin and violin, Stanley Smith (Asylum Street Spankers) on clarinet, and Chip Dolan on various keyboards, along with many other talented local musicians. As Tracy always says, "They make me sound like me, only better!"
Who is this guy and what is that instrument he's playing?
Tracy Weinberg was raised in the Chicago area; living near famed Ravinia Park, he had the good fortune to hear live music there ranging from the Chicago Symphony to Ravi Shankar to Iron Butterfly. Taking up banjo at age 16 because "everyone else played guitar," he has always had eclectic tastes and played non-traditional (not bluegrass) music on the 5-stringed banjo. His most notable musical influences include Louis Armstrong, Leon Redbone, Tom Waits, and Bela Fleck.
In the midst of a lengthy career as a teacher and educator in the field of gifted education, Tracy renewed his passion for music - both performing and writing. In 2000, he began to play at open mics in the Central Texas area; when he discovered the dojo (resonator banjo) a few years later, he truly found his musical voice and redoubled his efforts to improve his skills as a player and craft as a writer. His two albums contain almost all original songs.
While developing and growing as a solo performer, Tracy performed in several bands - Three for a Dollar, The Funsters, and Three Way Street. He has played at many venues in the area, including, most notably, the Cactus Cafe, as well as Oma Gruene's Secret Garden, the Phoenix Saloon, the Triple Crown, Cheatham Street Warehouse, the Whip In, and the sad;y-departed Alice's Restaurant (in Niederwald, TX. not Massachusetts) .
A bit of a latecomer to actually recording his songs, he released his first album, Mountains of Dreams, in 2012, at the age of 56. Two songs from that album, appear in the recent film, DisAssocationVille. He released his most recent album, The Other Way Around, in early 2016, and continues to write new songs regularly.
Praise for Tracy's first CD, Mountains of Dreams:
“Great playing! The album’s style reminds me of Leon Redbone meets Disney's The Jungle Book and The Aristocats, with a touch of western swing and Americana.”
“Astounding vocals! The mood of the songs makes me want to go to New Orleans and dance!”
“The performances and production are great…you have something people will enjoy.”
Working with co-producer and talented musician Tommy Byrd (Byrd and Street), The Other Way Around features well-known Austin performers, including Warren Hood (The Waybacks) on mandolin and violin, Stanley Smith (Asylum Street Spankers) on clarinet, and Chip Dolan on various keyboards, along with many other talented local musicians. As Tracy always says, "They make me sound like me, only better!"
Who is this guy and what is that instrument he's playing?
Tracy Weinberg was raised in the Chicago area; living near famed Ravinia Park, he had the good fortune to hear live music there ranging from the Chicago Symphony to Ravi Shankar to Iron Butterfly. Taking up banjo at age 16 because "everyone else played guitar," he has always had eclectic tastes and played non-traditional (not bluegrass) music on the 5-stringed banjo. His most notable musical influences include Louis Armstrong, Leon Redbone, Tom Waits, and Bela Fleck.
In the midst of a lengthy career as a teacher and educator in the field of gifted education, Tracy renewed his passion for music - both performing and writing. In 2000, he began to play at open mics in the Central Texas area; when he discovered the dojo (resonator banjo) a few years later, he truly found his musical voice and redoubled his efforts to improve his skills as a player and craft as a writer. His two albums contain almost all original songs.
While developing and growing as a solo performer, Tracy performed in several bands - Three for a Dollar, The Funsters, and Three Way Street. He has played at many venues in the area, including, most notably, the Cactus Cafe, as well as Oma Gruene's Secret Garden, the Phoenix Saloon, the Triple Crown, Cheatham Street Warehouse, the Whip In, and the sad;y-departed Alice's Restaurant (in Niederwald, TX. not Massachusetts) .
A bit of a latecomer to actually recording his songs, he released his first album, Mountains of Dreams, in 2012, at the age of 56. Two songs from that album, appear in the recent film, DisAssocationVille. He released his most recent album, The Other Way Around, in early 2016, and continues to write new songs regularly.
Praise for Tracy's first CD, Mountains of Dreams:
“Great playing! The album’s style reminds me of Leon Redbone meets Disney's The Jungle Book and The Aristocats, with a touch of western swing and Americana.”
“Astounding vocals! The mood of the songs makes me want to go to New Orleans and dance!”
“The performances and production are great…you have something people will enjoy.”