Technabob » bluegrass http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Geek Stuff Sun, 27 May 2012 16:00:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Super Mario Bluegrass Bros. http://technabob.com/blog/2011/04/11/super-mario-bluegrass-bros/ http://technabob.com/blog/2011/04/11/super-mario-bluegrass-bros/#comments Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:32:31 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/?p=53285 Super Mario Bros.… theme song over the years, but I can honestly say this is the first time I’ve heard a version of the tune played Arkansas bluegrass style. The members of the Arkansas bluegrass group The Cleverlys recently jammed out this awesome]]> I’ve heard plenty of versions of the Super Mario Bros. theme song over the years, but I can honestly say this is the first time I’ve heard a version of the tune played Arkansas bluegrass style.

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The members of the Arkansas bluegrass group The Cleverlys recently jammed out this awesome version of Mario’s theme in their own inimitable style for the guys at Maxim UK. Check it out…

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And if you’ve never heard The Cleverlys before, be sure to check out their awesome Black Eyed Peas cover over on our sister site, The Awesomer. And no, we have no idea why they call themselves a trio when they have five members.

[Thanks for the tip, Chris!]

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Washboard Hero puts you in the role of the lead musician of a good old country jug band. With classics like Home, Home on the Homestead, O Me O My O Me, and my personal favorite Possum Pie, the game will surely be a knee slapping good time. The game ships with a special wireless washboard controller that works with all of today’s popular consoles.

While the initial version of the game will only support the washboard controller, a whole set of instruments is planned, including a jug that you can blow into, a two-string wash tub bass, a mouth harp, and get this – a set of electronic spoons you can clack around on you kneecaps.

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I just can’t wait for Spring to arrive.

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