RiverBend
RiverBend
Traditional Bluegrass at its finest!
Formed in 2015 in the heart of the Midwest, RiverBend is a Traditional Bluegrass band that is dedicated to the performance and preservation of the "High-Lonesome Sound." With soaring tenor harmonies, driving instrumentation, and the classic bluegrass sound, this group recalls the voices of Bill Monroe, the Stanley Brothers, Vern Williams, Red Allen and more. If you are seeking an authentic "true grass" experience that harkens back to the founders of the genre, RiverBend is the group for you. Contact us now for your next festival, theatre, or private event.
Press Photos
The Members
Aaron Muskopf - Guitar, Lead Vocals
Andy Novara- Mandolin
Blake Korte- Dobro, Baritone Vocals
Kris Shewmake- Banjo
Will Miskall- Bass, Tenor Vocals
Goals:
RiverBend is looking to play regional festivals, theaters, house concerts, listening room clubs, and special events in the Midwest and throughout the US.
Information and Promotion:
RiverBend's has headlined and supported numerous festivals and shows throughout the Midwest and United States. (Missouri, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana). Sharing the stage with the Del McCoury Band, Rhonda Vincent, Blue Highway, Sierra Hull, Bobby Hicks, and many others RiverBend’s exciting show will leave fans wanting more. RiverBend promotes through several channels including social, radio, and press media. Two members (Blake Korte and Andy Novara, program coordinator), also promote bluegrass in the St. Louis region through teaching at the St. Louis Folk School, which is a KDHX affiliated organization. KDHX is a listener supported radio that features many bluegrass and country radio programs, which offers several opportunities for on air promotion of our upcoming events.
A sampling of River Bend's past shows
1. The Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, MO (with Sierra Hull & The Del McCoury Band)
2. Back Forty Bluegrass Festival Curryville, MO
3. Niles Bluegrass Festival, Nile, MI (with Audie Blaylock & Redline)
4. Jacoby Arts Center, Alton, IL (Headliner)
5. Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival, Conway, MO
6. Bluegrass In The Village Festival, Saukville, WS (Headliner)
Equipment Needs:
RiverBend does have the ability to provide our own sound reinforcement equipment. Our microphone and stage plot is below. RiverBend can provide our own microphones as needed.
Ear Trumpet Myrtle -- 1 center stage large diaphragm condenser, main vocals
Ear Trumpet Edwina -- 2 left and right wings, dobro and banjo
Ear Trumpet Edwina -- center stage, guitar
Ear Trumpet Edwina -- center left mandolin mic
Upright Bass DI