The Rivers Rockabilly Trio

About

HERE'S THE WAY IT HAPPENED:

In 2005, 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 Rockabilly Trio was born.

The Rivers are now in their fifth year. Having made scores of appearances in public and private events and venues throughout the Delaware Valley, they have also enjoyed being part of many private family events; birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, etc. You'll find The Rivers will be flexible to your needs, willing and able to help emcee your special event and provide technical resources wherever needed.

They have produced two semi-theatrical, multimedia tribute shows (one for all ages and one especially for kids) in several prominent Pennsylvania theater venues. All of their stage shows seek to educate as well as entertain; the music they play has an important place in American musical history! In fact, band founder Stu Frederick is an educator who can deliver dynamic, entertaining lectures to any age audience on the music that changed the world forever!

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 means so much to so many and yet is rarely heard on the radio anymore right here in the country where it was born! The Rivers also take great pleasure in assuring the following:

The Rivers' shows are always "family-safe" and fun for all!

Personnel

Stu "Grand Daddy" Frederick: guitar, vocal
JB "Memphis" Smith: percussion, vocal, acoustic guitar, Elvis
Bradley "The Mushrat" Keough: doghouse bass, vocal
Ed "Rave On" Marra: Optional special guest for Buddy Holly tributes!

Influences

The great rockabilly and rockabilly-influenced recording artists of the years 1952-1960 including Carl Perkins, Bill Haley, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran, The Everly Brothers, Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry, and more. These are the artists whose music we do, and we play close attention to the authenticity of the sound that represents the original recordings in the best way possible.

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 30 - 180 minutes

Those of the "baby boomer" set will experience a journey back to a happier, simpler time when you could gas up your car for 3 or 4 bucks!

Everyone else, right down to the kids, will experience the magic of this music that is part of the heart and soul of America. They sing along with words they didn't realize they knew. They bop and dance and smile and have a better understanding of those songs they've heard about from their parents and grandparents.

ADDED NOTE: Event planners and hosts find that The Rivers are extremely accomodating, courteous, and helpful in maintaining the "flow."

Stage/Setup Requirements:
House Sound and Lighting + Operator(s) unless otherwise discussed

Additional Notes:
Very easy setup; 16 or less inputs; 12x16 stage ideal (the bigger the better); we provide backline unless travel prohibits.

Set/Song/Sequence List:
Setlist

Including the following selections (and MANY more):

THE EVERLY BROTHERS
Wake Up Little Susie
Bye Bye Love
Bird Dog

BUDDY HOLLY
Oh Boy!
Peggy Sue
That'll be the Day

CARL PERKINS
Everybody's Tryin' to be My Baby
Honey Don't
Blue Suede Shoes

EDDIE COCHRAN
Summertime Blues
Nervous Breakdown
Twenty Flight Rock

JOHNNY CASH
Folsom Prison Blues
Big River
I Walk the Line

ELVIS PRESLEY
That's All Right Mama
Heartbreak Hotel
All Shook Up

CHUCK BERRY
Maybellene
Brown-Eyed Handsome Man
Johnny B. Goode

OTHER GEMS FROM THE ROCKABILLY DAYS:
White Sport Coat (Marty Robbins)
Black Slacks (Joe Bennett & the Sparkletones)
Rock Billy Boogie (Johnny Burnett & the Rock'n'Roll Trio)
Susie Q (Dale Hawkins)
Sunglasses After Dark (Dwight Pullen)
etc...

Performance Schedule

Past Booked Dates:

09-05-2010 — Rollin' Rods of South Jersey Car Show
08-17-2010 — Silly Rockabilly kids show at the Colonial Theatre
08-06-2010 — Chaddsford Winery Summer Concert Series
07-21-2010 — Lower Gwynedd Summer Concert Series
07-16-2010 — Crossing Vineyards Summer Concert Series
07-09-2010 — Third Annual BLOB BALL - Phoenixville, PA
07-07-2010 — White Clay Creek State Park (DE) Summer Concert Series
07-03-2010 — Good Neighbor Day Carnival (GOODNEIGHBORDAY.COM)
07-03-2010 — Rosemont-Garrett Hill (PA) Independence Day Parade
07-02-2010 — B'ville Diner 60th Anniversary - Baldwinsville, NY
06-05-2010 — Chesapeake Mutiny Roller Derby - Westminster, MD
05-29-2010 — Memorial Day Parade - Marcus Hook, PA
05-21-2010 — Rockabilly Swing Dance at the Ballroom on High
02-27-2010 — TWO SHOWS at Sellersville Theater (ST94.COM)
01-23-2010 — Philadelphia Swing Dance Society (SWINGDANCE.ORG)
10-09-2009 — OH BOY! Buddy Holly tribute at the Colonial Theatre
09-19-2009 — Delaware County Riverfront Ramble Festival
09-17-2009 — NBC10 Philadelphia LIVE on "The 10! Show"
08-07-2009 — Chaddsford Winery Summer Concert Series
08-05-2009 — White Clay Creek State Park (DE) Summer Concert Series
07-10-2009 — Second Annual BLOB BALL
07-04-2009 — Good Neighbor Day Carnival (GOODNEIGHBORDAY.COM)
06-28-2009 — Bellevue State Park Arts Center (DE) Summer Concert Series
06-20-2009 — Jamfest 3 Rock Tribute Festival (Jackson NJ)
05-30-2009 — Rehobeth Beach Convention Center (DE)
05-02-2009 — Aetna Fire Hall (DE)
04-18-2009 — Mediamericana Roots Ramble Festival (Media PA)

Experience

2006: 15 gigs
2007: 26 gigs
2008: 30 gigs
2009: 39 gigs

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