David P. Smith & The Ape Shit Army

Deconstructing and reconstructing blues and roots music with musical primitivism and sad, savage, slapstick, surreal songs. Rhythm driven accordion hot through a tube-powered amp, yummy yummy guitar, solid ass-twitchin' rhythm section.

Current Lineup

David P. Smith
Accordion, vocals, pessimism, bananas
Dan Weisenberger
Things with strings, hillbilly wisdom
Jody Johnson
Upright bass, electric bass, Saskatchewan fact database
Juli Stenson
Drums, leather accessories
Jeanne Tolmie
Back up vocals, optimism, party vibes
Betty-Ann Lampman
Back up vocals, monkey advisor
Ana Bon Bon
Back up vocals, unpredictable behaviour