Date: 2010-09-18
New England Americana Festival presents: Jimmy Ryan & Hayride; Highway Ghosts; and Jeff Byrd & Dirty Finch
This Event is presented in association with the New England Americana Festival. www.newenglandamericanafestival.comJimmy Ryan’s fingers fly across the mandolin like lightning rips through a stormy sky. His flair is energizing, his style unique and the outcome leaves his audience spellbound. A blended perfection of rootsy rock, bluegrass and world music, his invigorating performance displays influences ranging from Bill Monroe to Bob Marley. With him in hayride is the estimable Duke Levine – guitars, Andrew Mazzone – bass and Billy Beard – drumsHighway Ghosts “..this band has everything it needs to become one of the top acts in their genre….The high quality roots-rock that combines the americana and westcoast influences with a more modern and mainstream sound is something that needs to be heard….if they are a household name in 5 years, I wouldn’t be surprised at all. Musically this band knows what it’s about and they know how to deliver the message and emotion through their music”Jeff Byrd & Dirty Finch are an alt-country / roots rock band out of Rhode Island that have been touring relentlessly all over the Northeast.Their southern style twang and infectious hooks and melodies are causing quite the buzz amongst fans and critics alike.
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