Singing River
Saturday, July 12
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Main Stage
Americana, Roots Rock
“In a world of cookie-cutter pop and algorithm-driven playlists, Singing River stands as a defiant testament to the enduring power of handcrafted American music. With their new album Talkin’ Destination Blues, the duo of Mikey James and Anthony Kuhn have concocted a sonic brew that’s equal parts nostalgia and innovation, served up with a generous helping of what they playfully dub “northern folk-rock” or “steamboat-pop.”
Imagine, if you will, a jukebox in a dive bar at the crossroads of time. That’s where you’ll find Singing River, spinning yarns and strumming chords that could have been birthed in the 1930s or dreamed up yesterday. It’s a sound that’s as comfortable rubbing shoulders with The Band as it is sharing a drink with the Traveling Wilburys.
Mikey James, the band’s beating heart, is no stranger to the ebbs and flows of the music industry. From his days drumming with Longwave in the early 2000s NYC rock scene to his solo ventures as Mikey Jukebox and Admirers, James has been a musical chameleon, absorbing influences like a sponge. Now, reunited with his teenage band mate Anthony Kuhn, he’s found the perfect foil for his eclectic vision.
With Talkin’ Destination Blues, Singing River are opening a portal to a world where the ghosts of American music past dance with the spirits of innovation. It’s a place where Tom Petty’s heartland rock mingles with Van Morrison’s mystical folk, all filtered through the singular vision of two musical alchemists.