Saddle River Stringband

Infobox musical artist
Name = Saddle River Stringband


Img_capt = Left to Right: Tom Desroches, Mike Dixon, James Phillips, and Troy McArthur.
Background = group_or_band
Origin = Summerside, PEI, Canada
Instrument =
Genre = Bluegrass
Blues
Folk
Country
Ragtime
Years_active = 2005–present
Label = Sunzahorse
Panda Digital
Associated_acts = Rattlesnakin' Daddies
Current_members = Mike Dixon
James Phillips
Troy McArthur
Tom Desroches
Past_members = Catherine MacLellan

Saddle River String Band or just simply Saddle River are a Bluegrass quartet with influences of Blues and Folk from Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Their unique sound derives from their Guitar/Banjo/Mandolin/Double Bass set up (sometimes with kazoo, harmonica or ukelele added in) and from the fact that when performing live or recording, the group of four is huddled around a single old tube microphone, resulting in a classic warm analog feel.

History

Saddle River began as a Summerside, P.E.I project, taking their name from the Canadian cult film Road To Saddle River. Playing strictly for fun, the group explored the traditions of Old time country and Bluegrass. Their enthusiasm carried over to their audiences and the group began to take on a life of its own, eventually becoming the members' main focus. The set consists of Bluegrass standards, Old time country, Delta blues, and Original material, all filtered through the groups unique sound and vision. Booming through a single tube condenser, the group's four part harmonies, instrumental abilities, and charismatic stage performance have made them a hit with audiences far and wide.

Discography

*"Saddle River Stringband" (2007)

Awards

*2007 PEI Music Awards Best Bluegrass Recording & Best New Artist (Saddle River String Band) (won) [ [http://www.peiawards.com/awards/nominees.php Music PEI - Music Awards ] ]
*2008 East Coast Music Awards Bluegrass Recording of the Year (Saddle River String Band) (won) [ [http://ecma.com/m_52.asp?n=152 News Releases ] ]

Notes

External links

* [http://www.saddleriverstringband.com Official site]