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EAST RIVER STRING BAND

Drawing from the vast spectrum of traditional American country blues music
Eden & John's East River String Band create some of the most authentic sounding renditions of songs from the 1920's and early 30's. Focusing on both well known and lesser known country blues and some popular music from this era, their love and deep reverence for this music shines through in every song. Founded in 2006 the New York City based duo have released four albums and toured the US, Canada and Europe. The group's two leaders, Eden Brower (vocals, ukulele, guitar & kazoo) and John Heneghan (vocals, guitar, mandolin & kazoo) are often have special guest musicians join the group such as underground comic/ old-time music legend Robert Crumb(Cheap Suit Serenaders), stride pianist Terry Waldo (Leon Redbone/ Woody Allen), and multi-intrumentalist Dom Flemons (The Carolina Chocolate Drops). Their 2011 release, "Be Kind To A Man When He's Down" features Robert Crumb on madolin, Pat Conte on fiddle & banjo and Dom Flemons on guitar. David Fricke of Rolling Stone Magazines says, "Eden And John cover country
blues from the 78-rpm era with crisp fervor and a natural flair that suggests loving study and a respect for the original records".