Brian Elder & The Wide River
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Brian Elder & The Wide River

St. Louis, Missouri, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2016

St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Established on Jan, 2016
Solo Americana Singer/Songwriter

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Press


"The Styles"

"Mixed-up sounds of rock, jazz, Latin, and funk featuring strong vocals."
- Jackie Keane - The Daily Egyptian


"Brian's writing on the album "futher from""

"The songs demand the listener's attention and strike a chord with something that is inside every person." - Dani on CDBaby.com


"Brian Elder with E. M. Grueve"

"Folky, jazz-inflected funk...Truly groovy and driven by postive lyrics." - St. Louis Post Dispatch


"The Song "Preservation Hall""

"Striking melodies, abounding instrumentation (including electric violin) and a dose of New Orleans-inspired lyrics." - University News / St. Louis University


"Elder's Background"

"Elder was spurred by a perfromance by the late jazz violin legend Stephen Grappelli." - Nightlife (Carbondale, IL)


Discography

Preservation Hall (2006)
Debut Solo Release

Other Titles:
Futher From (2001) - E. M. Grueve
Saint George (1999) - E. M. Grueve
E. M. Grueve (1998 EP) - E. M. Grueve

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Bio

Brian Elder Music
5th & Turner Productions

1300 San Jacinto Ct.
St. Louis, MO 63139
314.724.9265
music@brianelder.net
May 17, 2006

“FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE”

THE MUSIC STILL PLAYS

Multitalented musician and Missouri native, Brian Elder kicks off the release and tour of his new album Preservation Hall on June 3, 2006 in St. Louis. The 9:00 evening performance will take place at Off Broadway in the Historic Cherokee Lemp District and will be a benefit show for the New Orleans Musicians Hurricane Relief Fund and the St. Louis Arc. Special musical guests include Ron Carr, Nate Hirning, Craig Florez, Keith Moyer, and also a performance by Todd Mosby and the Mosby Group. Tickets are $10.

The album Preservation Hall is Elder’s first solo release after more than ten years performing and writing in the Midwest music scene. The album is available for purchase in stores at local BORDERS and other retail outlets as well as on line at www.CDBaby.com/brianelder. Recorded at Spielberg Audio Labs in Chesterfield, MO the project features Elder on guitar, electric violin, mandolin, and vocals and includes a wide variety of music including, rock, blues, funk, jazz, and folk. The title track “Preservation Hall” pays tribute to these musical styles and took new meaning for Elder after the devastation left by Hurricane Katrina. A Midwest summer tour will include acoustic and full band performances. For more information go to www.brianelder.net

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Brian Elder Music
5628 Pernod Ave. * St. Louis, MO 63139 * (314) 724-9265
www.brianelder.net

Artist Profile:

Born in Columbia, Missouri, Brian Elder has been writing and performing original music for over a decade. His diverse style of music has been called everything from “folky, jazz-inflected funk” by the St. Louis Post Dispatch to “striking melodies with abounding instrumentation,” by the University News at St. Louis University. A classically trained violinist since age five Elder has performed with several groups most notably a five year run as lead vocalist, guitarist, and violinist with the St. Louis jam band E. M. Grueve. The group performed extensively throughout the Mid-west and released three albums in five years together. During 2005 Elder began writing and recording his first solo album Preservation Hall set for release spring of 2006.

A highly anticipated tour to support Preservation Hall will inlclude major Midwest cities, college towns, and music festivals. The new album and title track pays tribute to the famous New Orleans Jazz club and to all the musical styles that flow along the Mississippi River from Dylan’s watchtower to the Delta. Whether
it is the straight ahead rock single “Let It Fall”, the funky/blues cut “Backboard Jimmy”, or the tender groove of “Heal Me,” Elder has crafted an album that demonstrates all of his favorite flavors of music.

A jack of all trades, Elder performs on vocals, violin, mandolin, guitar, and piano. The album Preservation Hall is just as diverse as the artist and required an extraordinary level of instrumentation including horns, percussionist, strings, guitarist, and vocalists. In order to bring his music to life, Elder enlisted 13 of the best musicians in the St. Louis music scene. “I have to give credit to all the people who came in and gave their unique style and spirit to this project,” says Elder. More details and links to all the musicians
are incorporated on Elder’s web site.

Taking his act on stage will prove most exciting for Elder. “When you’re up there in the moment performing it’s like the first time you came up with the composition,” says Elder. “I’m trying to recreate that experience, make it organic, real, and something tangible.” The 2006 tour will include dates with his full five piece band as well as acoustic dates. “Performing is about connecting with people,” continues Elder. “Whether that’s in a
large venue or an intimate club, my aim is have people relate to the music.”

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