Tenacious, innovative string musicians/dancers, the Evie Ladin Band throws down an unusually entertaining live show with three-part harmony, instrumental chops, and sonic surprises. Grounded in Old-time repertoire, writing clever lyrics with mature arrangements, intermingling music and dance, the performance experience is a stand-out.
"A truly original sound in new old-time Americana," says Roots Magazine, "think Rhiannon Giddens with less publicity and you will not be far wrong."
The polyrhythmic heat of Evie's renowned clawhammer banjo, percussive dance, and inviting vocals have been heard from A Prairie Home Companion to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Celtic Connections to Lincoln Center, and Brazil to Bali. In 2024, the ELBand celebrated the release of their first live album, recorded at the Freight in Berkeley, with rowdy versions of songs from all five of their previous releases. Evie also released Riding the Rooster 2—her second edition of Old-time fiddle and banjo duets with 17 different Old-time fiddlers across the country.
Considered one of the country's most inviting square dance callers, Evie is a deeply visceral songwriter, has over 300 clawhammer banjo students on Peghead Nation, and is an ace flatfoot clogger. Bass player Keith Terry brings a deep groove to his tonal percussion and is a pioneer in contemporary Body Music. Guitarist Erik Pearson adds just the right spice with tasty solos. Together, the trio delivers soulful, exciting concerts that move audiences to laugh and cry, to feel.
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