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WorkHouse Poets

Songs from the Heartland

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THE BAND

 
Larry Elrod
  Composer/Song Writer -  Lead Vocals & Lead Guitar
Mandolin/Dobro/Banjo/Ukulele
 
Mike Doubrava
X-treme Lead Bass/Claves & Vocals
 
John Stege
Lead Drums & Cymbols
 
Jimmy "Flaco" Foley
Keyboards/Accordion/Guitar/Kazoo & Vocals
www.jimfoley.com
NE2

 

In memoriam

  James Manganello
November 12, 1947 - October 14 2019
Composer/Song Writer - Lead Vocals & Lead Guitar
And a Best Friend

 

Paul Kent Tribute to

Jim Manganello

This is a video by Paul Kent of The House Rockers at the Fiesta de Artes in Los Gatos on September 20, 2019.

 

 

 

 

PHOTO GALLERY

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GIGS

 


Private Party!
 
Truckee, CA
October 3, 2022

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 THE HISTORY
 
 
The WorkHouse Poets have been together in one form or another for the last 40 years, when James Manganello, and Larry Elrod began playing acoustic folk, hillbilly, and roots music together. Shortly thereafter, James's brother-in-law, Mike Doubrava, joined them on bass.  They began playing local clubs in their hometowns of Los Gatos, and Hollister, Ca, and gradually a distinct sound emerged, with influences such as Hank Williams, Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie and Gram Parsons.  Throughout their musical growth, one common theme ran through their music, the sights and sounds of American roots music, and a search for songs that were moving musically, and literate in scope.  Eventually, James and Larry began to create their own songs, with their own unique perspective, reflecting the people, the sights and the sounds, that populate the heartland of the United States.  As the band began to create their own songs, they were joined by Gary Linnert on drums, and Jimmy "Flaco" Foley, on piano, organ, accordion, and guitar.  They have continued to grow musically, with Manganello and Elrod singing lead vocals on their respective self penned tunes, with Doubrava and Foley adding soulful vocal harmonies.

 

 

WHP THROUGH THE YEARS

This video was created by Jim Manganello and is a compendium of photographs taken over the years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No Depression Magazine

Interviews

 

Part 1

 

Part 2

 

 

 


 

RECENT VENUES

 

C.B. Hannegan's
Los Gatos
 
Lion & Compass
Sunnyvale
 
Fiesta de Artes
Los Gatos
 
Freewheel Brewing
Redwood City
Peppermill Hotel Casino
Reno
 
Maverick's BBQ
Hollister
 
Quarter Note
Sunnyvale
 
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara
Truckee Rodeo
Truckee
 
Jason-Stephens Winery
Gilroy
 
Private Parties
Truckee, Santa Cruz,
Los Gatos, Reno
Windjammer
Aptos
 
Cadematore's
San Juan Bautista
 
Naglee Park Garage
San Jose
 
Henflings
Ben Lomond
Pioneer Saloon
Woodside
 
Caffe Pergolesi
Santa Cruz
 
El Toro Brewing Company
Morgan Hill
 
Los Gatos Lodge
Los Gatos

 


 

LINKS:      Go                 Listen                    Own   WORKHOUSE POETS: Ghost Train     WORKHOUSE POETS: Hank's Cadillac

 


 

THE WORKHOUSE POETS RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING LOCAL MERCHANTS

 

Mountain Charley's Saloon Studio Ziffer Rootstock Wine Bar C. B. Hannegan's A&M Auto Supply
King Amplification Naglee Park Garage Gene's Fine Foods Arabia's OverKill
Viva Crossroads
Henry's High Life

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