Holy Water & Whiskey
NEW MEXICO MAGAZINE REVIEW (OCT 2009)
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Bruce and Maggie Washburne, Scott Altenbach, and Maria Globus
‘Holy Water and Whiskey’ plays traditional, folk, bluegrass, gospel, western, and some select “whiskey” tunes. We base our selections on solid and straightforward instrumental playing with a special focus on the beautiful harmonies found in the songs that we play.
Based in Albuquerque, the group consists of Maggie Washburne on bass, Scott Altenbach on guitar, and Bruce Washburne on guitar and banjo. Bruce and Maggie met in a band in Hawaii in the mid-70's, were married, and have been playing music together ever since. Actually, the music took a break for about 20 years while they raised their sons and, much to their delight, in 2004 they started singing with Scott, former hard rock miner and veteran of the coffee house circuit in Colorado. The trio has been having a great time with their music ever since.
The group works to find songs that resonate with where we are in life. We’ve had great times brightened by friends, family, laughter, and love . . . and times when we were touched by suffering, separation, and death. These things are the emotional basis for our music and harmonies – and our songs in this CD represent the positive resolution of all of these valued experiences. ♫ We are so blessed by our family and friends and the wonderful times we all have together and the music you bring to us. Like you, we believe that music – perhaps the harmonies, especially – are healing. Thank you all for the inspiration and joy we find together. ♫
When not playing music, Scott and Maria run their farm and Scott goes down abandoned mines to survey animal populations, Maggie is a Biology professor, and Bruce is a social worker at the VA Hospital in Albuquerque, where he coordinates services for blind veterans in NM. They also commune with the roots of their music as farmers: Scott owns and operates a farm in the south valley, Bruce and Maggie own and operate a farm in Cuba, NM.
The band has a great mailing list that is used to notify interested folks about upcoming gigs. If you would like to be placed on the list, just E-mail Bruce .
For booking or other information, call 505-265-3218, or E-mail Bdwashburn@aol.com.
5/21/06 last update 12/24/09