OK, so the gig I’m about to wax enthusiastically about actually took place more than two weeks ago. Not terribly timely, I know, but this is literally the first chance I’ve had to a) download the iPhone video and b) write about it if I wanted to use more than 10 words. You see, I had guests visiting from Australia (I brought them to the show I’m about to tell you all about, and they totally dug it!); I went on vacation (got a little taste of Americana on a whirlwind road trip across New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma); and alas, I also have something called a job.

But I digress. Let’s step back to Saturday night, February 5 in Richmond, VA in a wonderful little joint called Balliceaux. Balliceaux is fabulous and, if you haven’t already been there, you need to go. They not only have great food, drinks, and ambiance, but they book great musical acts. One of those greats are the Ululating Mummies, some of the finest, coolest musicians I’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing.

Richmond is home to some very talented musicians and bands but the only ones I can highlight on this blog must feature an accordion. Guess what? The Ululating Mummies have an accordion player. They also have a bass, drums, percussion, sax, trumpet and guitar player. The resulting combination? Freakin’ spectacular.

The Mummies have been part of the Richmond scene for a very long time but they don’t play very often, which made this a rare and wonderful treat–a rare and wonderful treat that required an afternoon nap since the music didn’t start until 11p.m.

If you are one of the unlucky ones who has never ululated with the mummies, then check out some footage from that evening:
A polka! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again–screw anti depressants! Just dance a polka and you’ll feel like a million bucks!
Bicycles
A jam
A classic called Monkey Butt

You can catch three of the seven mummies (aka Happy Lucky Combo) this Saturday night (Feb. 26) at Elwood Thompson’s Cafe. Don’t despair if you’re busy that night because you can catch them again on April 1 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Check their blog for all upcoming gigs. And become a fan of the Ululating Mummies on facebook.

Cheers, mates!