Rockabilly in PA!The Rockabilly Trio from Chester County, PA!It's American music that you rarely hear on the radio anymore; but you can hear rockabilly played live by this band from southeastern PA! They play the music of rockabilly and rockabilly-influenced artists from the days when rock'n'roll became a world-wide phenomenon (the years 1952 - 1960). Rockabilly's chart success even started right here in PA with the early hits of Bill Haley. It's American music that is still widely appreciated in many countries around the world, an international sub-culture! And today, The Rivers are part of it; their 'Rockabilly Concerts' page is at the top of internet search engines around the world (also 'Rockabilly History' and 'Rockabilly in PA'). Here's the way it happened:Philadelphia area singer-guitarist Stu Frederick noticed that a certain kind of music made people from every generation really happy whenever it was played. As a teacher, he had already learned that every school child knows "Blue Suede Shoes" and "Hound Dog!" How? "To heck with 'How?'!" reasoned Stu. "Why not put together a band that will play this music that makes people of all ages bounce and smile?" And so, The Rivers were born. The Rivers are now in their third year. Having made scores of appearances in public and private events and venues throughout the Delaware Valley, they have also accomplished the following:
THE RIVERS ARE A BAND WITH A MISSION1. To play in tribute to the original artists of the rockabilly era (1952 - 1960). 2. To restore the music to the folks who were there when it was new. 3. To introduce it to young people so that they may have the opportunity to appreciate it. There's not another style of music out there that uniquely appeals to multiple generations the way that The Rivers' repertoire does. It gives them great pleasure to represent music that appeals to so many and yet is rarely heard on the radio anymore right here in the country where it was born! They also take great pleasure in assuring the following: The Rivers' shows are always "family-safe" and fun for all! Who's who STU "GRAND DADDY" FREDERICK, Guitar, Vocal: A musician and stage performer for nearly four decades, he has been a member of the Philadelphia area singer-songwriter community since his high school days, appearing in regional venues and festivals throughout the area. In the mid-seventies, Stu was a figure in the growing rock music community in Seattle, Washington, after serving four years in the US Coast Guard. Stu is PA certified music teacher and graduate of the West Chester University School of Music. He teaches guitar privately at The Music Centre, a recording studio and school of professional musicians in Exton, PA.  RICH "THE MIGHTY" MCKENZIE, Doghouse Bass, Vocal: The "mighty, mighty man" slappin’ that big bull fiddle also takes pleasure in singing Carl Perkins' tunes and dropping in the middle harmonies. Rich is a longtime professional musician in the Delaware Valley. He is a well-known private instructor of both stringed instruments and Tai Chi. Rich is also seen accompanying some of the area's best celtic, bluegrass, and blues musicians.  JB "MEMPHIS" SMITH, Percussion, Vocal, Acoustic Guitar: The cat from Marple, JB has been a music professional for nearly two decades. JB dreamed of playing rockabilly all his life. He got out his frustrations playing hard rock until that opportunity finally walked in the door with The Rivers. JB is heard frequently on vocal, particularly on the songs of Elvis Presley and those high harmonies of the Everly Brothers. He is an accomplished musician on both the guitar and piano as well. But audiences everywhere seem most impressed by his skill on the Fisher-Price xylophone!
And now, here's the pitch:Want to make everybody smile, sing along, and jump up to dance? Book The Rivers for your event or venue and watch it happen! To read what folks out there say about The Rivers, CLICK HERE. |
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