Old Man Markley is a

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& bluegrass band based out of

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. Founded in 2007, the band consisted of John Carey (lead vocals, guitar), Annie DeTemple (Autoharp, Vocals), Alex Zablotsky (Mandolin), Jeff Fuller (Drums), Joey Garibaldi (Bass, Vocals), Ryan Markley (Washboard), John Rosen (Banjo, Vocals), and Katie Weed (Fiddle). The band was signed to

Fat Wreck Chords Fat Wreck Chords (pronounced "Fat Records") is a San Francisco, California-based independent record label, focused on punk rock. It was started by NOFX lead singer Michael Burkett (better known as Fat Mike) in 1990. The label has released mater ...

in 2010, but has largely been inactive since 2015.

History

The band was formed in late 2007 in the

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area of

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. They were named after washboard player (and former drummer for Angel City Outcasts) Ryan Markley, and played their first show in 2008 at a bar in Pasadena called the Old Towne Pub. The show was attended by an at-capacity crowd and the bar sold out of beer. The band's debut album "Guts n' Teeth" released on

on January 18, 2011. The band's first EP was a 7" released on Fat Wreck Chords with the A-Side being "For Better, For Worse" and the B-Side was a cover of the

Screeching Weasel Screeching Weasel is an American punk rock band consisting of Ben Weasel (vocals), Mike Kennerty (guitar), Mike Hunchback (guitar), Zach "Poutine" Brandner (bass) and Pierre Marche (drums). Screeching Weasel is originally from the Chicago subur ...

song "The Science Of Myth".

Members as of 2015

* John Carey - guitar, vocals * Annie DeTemple - autoharp, vocals * Jeff Fuller - drums * Joey Garibaldi - bass, vocals * Ryan Markley - washboard * John Rosen - banjo * Katie Weed - fiddle

Discography

Albums

EPs

Music videos

* "For Better, For Worse" (2011) * "In a Circle Going Round" (2011) * "Too Soon for Goodnight" (2013) * "Train Of Thought" (2014)

References

External links

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Old Man Markley's MyspaceFat Wreck Chords Old Man Markley Bio
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