The Acousticats

Formed in Santa Barbara, California in 1990, the Acousticats recorded two albums before disbanding five years later. With a double-fiddle attack, played by Phil Salazar and Charl Ann Gastineau, and original songs by two singer/songwriters, Cyrus Clarke and Mike Mullins, the quintet combined elements of traditional folk music with more contemporary influences. While they spotlighted their musical virtuosity on up-tempo bluegrass and string band instrumentals, the group's sound also included heavy doses of French Canadian and Louisiana-style music. Down at Evangelina's, the Ac...