"Music for the sheer pleasure of it... effervescent harmonies and melodic nirvana." - Steve Morse, former critic of 30 years at The Boston Globe

In 2009, when multi-award-winning singer-songwriters Amy Fairchild and Carla Ryder decided to combine their voices and join forces to start a band, Miriam was born. They recruited the coveted multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Andy Santospago, whose music traverses a long and winding road from classical, jazz, acoustic finger style, Latin, bluegrass, folk, and rock. Over the next few years, they would pluck up talented drummer about town Ian McMillan and monster bass player Jeff St. Pierre. The group garnered a loyal following by playing a monthly residency (the last Tuesday of each month at Toad in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA, on a hiatus for the fall 2017) cultivating a sound and creating true alchemy among them. They have been described as a rollickin’ blend of Americana-infused countrified roots-rock. The focus is on the tight harmonies, catchy songs and superb playing. At times playful, at times moody. But mostly it’s boot-stompin,’ lead vocal swappin’, ass-kickin’ fun. Steve Morse, former critic of 30 years at The Boston Globe says, " Music for the sheer pleasure of it... effervescent harmonies and melodic nirvana." They released a cd in May 2015 to a sold out crowd at The Burren in Somerville, MA and are back here on December 7th for a return engagement.

Creek River String Band

Creek River is a traditional string band with an approach to roots music that’s respectful and innovative. We weave familiar forms into a fresh new sound that grabs young and old alike.  CRSB delivers an energetic and eclectic mix of bluegrass, country, folk, old-time, Tex-Mex, Celtic, blues, rock and ragtime. Or as we like to say, "Fresh-baked roots music." Creek River has released a self-titled EP and our latest project, the full-length album Let’s Have a Donner Party! 

www.creekriverstringband.com