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Some Cold Rainy Day
East River String Band
Some Cold Rainy Day
Genres: Country, Blues, Folk, Pop, Rock, Classical
 
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Eden & John's East River String Band are a contemporary acoustic duo that play country/blues classics from the 1920s and 1930s. The band consists of Eden Brower on ukulele and vocals with John Heneghan on guitar and vo...  more »

     
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All Artists: East River String Band
Title: Some Cold Rainy Day
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: East River Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 5/6/2008
Album Type: CD
Genres: Country, Blues, Folk, Pop, Rock, Classical
Styles: Classic Country, Acoustic Blues, Modern Blues, Traditional Folk, Instruments, Strings
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 094922944818

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Eden & John's East River String Band are a contemporary acoustic duo that play country/blues classics from the 1920s and 1930s. The band consists of Eden Brower on ukulele and vocals with John Heneghan on guitar and vocals, including special guest Terry Waldo (legendary ragtime piano player who has recorded and toured with Leon Redbone and Woody Allen). The duo try to keep alive the rural music tradition that existed before the Great Depression of the '30s, playing primarily country blues covers including classics by such greats as Skip James, Mississippi John Hurt, Lottie Kimbrough and Blind Lemon Jefferson. Here are some rave reviews: "Some Cold Rainy Day is by far one of the most enjoyable contemporary recordings of early pre-war blues music I have ever heard. Eden and John stay true to the original arrangements and vocals that these songs had when they were first released. I would call this a MUST-own for fans young and old of blues music and even those who want a modern introduction to the great old music of the 1920s and 1930s. PLEASE NOTE: Crumb not only did the cover for this album; he loves the music on it, too. Crumb collectors know that he does very little commercial work now with his busy schedule and will only illustrate items he himself loves. What better endorsement is there than that?" --Ralph Deluca; "Eden and John do a fantastic job with their special renditions of great old blues songs! The guitar playing is great and Eden has just the right voice for most of the songs. It is a bit odd to hear a woman do Willie Brown's "Future Blues," but Eden pulls it off in a way that grows on you with each listening. I am not much of a fan of modern day artists doing classic blues songs, but this is one CD that has found a home in my rotation." --John Tefteller

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First Great Blues LP in almost 50 years!!
Ralph Deluca | Madison, NJ | 06/08/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Eden & John's East River String Band's latest album release titled "Some Cold Rainy Day" is by far one of the most enjoyable contemporary recordings of early pre-war blues music I have ever heard. Eden and John stay true to the original arrangements and vocals that these songs had when they were first released. Being an early blues lover and record collector myself it is hard for me to find any new records to buy that I actually enjoy listening too, that is until I got this. I would call this a MUST own for fans young and old of blues music and even those who want a modern introduction to the great old music of the 1920's and 1930's. PLEASE NOTE: Crumb not only did the cover for this album; he loves the music on it too. Crumb collectors know that he does very little commercial work now with his busy schedule and will only illustrate items he himself loves. What better endorsement is there than that??"
A joyous suprise
Michael Jablow | Hollywood, CA. | 04/20/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"The East River String Band is a joyous reinterpretation of old time music, with a sonic transparency that puts the duo in your living room. If you love The Kweskin Jug Band, Geoff Muldaur, and Dan Hicks this shiny little disk is for you."
Acoustic Blues Masterpiece !!!!!
D. Cook | Brooklyn, NY United States | 06/06/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)

""Some Cold Rainy Day" by the East River String Band is the most authentic old-time acoustic blues re-creation i've ever heard. They do Mississippi John Hurt, Skip James & Blind Lemon Jefferson clasics that match the originals. The ukulele & guitar duo are joined by legendary stride pianist Terry Waldo(Leon Redbone, Woddy Allen) for three tracks including the title track and the Hokum Boy's "I Had To Give Up Gin". Absolutely the best acoustic blues duo playing today. If you don't believe me, hey Robert Crumb did there cover!!!!! What more do you want!!!!"