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The Blue Birds of Joy is a southern rock and roll/slow blues band started by lead singer and drummer Doug Aldridge, and Accordian player Edward Caraway. They are based out of Fort Mill, SC and have sold millions of records to date. Their hit song: "We are the Blue Birds" went triple platinum the first day it was sold on the label Blue Bird Records. They are known for their beautiful interpretations of songs such as: I'm a Blue Bird Traveler, I love my Hawg Truck, I have Gaseous Hawgs, Hawg Truck Blues, and of course the famous song: You Can Get Up On This Truck! In addition to Doug and Edward the Blue Birds have added Jerron "Jay" Lewis lead guitar and keyboard, James "crabby" Lewis Bass, Baritone vocals. The Blue Birds second album entitled "Bird's Nest" is scheduled for release January 17, 2011 because it's the lead singer Doug Aldridge's birthday. Hit songs on the second album:

"Bird's Nest" Nest Egg Whole Hain of Ugly Blue Bird Anthem (We Will Bust You)

Name: The Blue Birds of Joy

Instruments: Drums, Accordian, Guitar, various back up singers.

Style: Slow dragging blues, Rock and Roll

Inspiration: Blue Birds

Famous Quote: "No time for socializing we're too busy harmonizing"

Traveling Vehicle: 1972 Chevy Ice Cream Carrier painted blue with flaming blue bird on either side

Other acts include: The Goat Lokes, The Hawgy Hawgs of Charlotte,

Presentation: The Blue Birds wear capes, with the blue bird emblem on the back with flames and musical notes.