Our Housatonic-based alternative indie rock group 8 Foot River "currently" features the talents of Glenn Geiger on guitar, bass and vocals, Stephen Dietemann on guitar and bass, Steve Elling on electric guitar and mandolin, and Allen Bauman on drums and percussion.
Glenn first introduced his collection of original songs to Steve D. in a little practice studio located on the banks of the Housatonic River in 2009. Soon after, drummer Steve P. joined the two and in February 2010 Steve D. had recruited Gabrielle play her cello on the band's new songs.
As their mixed acoustic and electric instrumentation started shaping the direction of the band, Steve D. and Glenn collaborated on arranging several original songs, bringing a cohesive sound to their hard-hitting rock and sweetly melodic indie pop songs that make up the band's output.
Steve Elling joined us in 2011, rounding and filling out our sound with electric guitar and mandolin.
Allen replaced Steve P. on drums in 2012 and has brought with him a strong rhythm and feeling to the music.
The inventive sound of 8 Foot River's richly textured instrumentation and complex compositions reveal the vulnerability and emotion of the human experience.
May I recommend 8 Foot River for tonight's entertainment. If you aren't quite sure go to http://8footriver.com/ -- click on the "Listen to Music" button -- then select "Loss for Words", enjoy that and then let "Up to Me" play and then make up your mind. Got the rainy wednesday blues? Try the good beer and good music remedy and come see us at Mission tonight! 8 Foot River shared an event: 8 Foot River Wed. May 16th at Mission. Last of our three-peat wednesday shows at Mission. Come on down and try the awesome American Brown Ale. And listen to some cool Berkshire grown music too. Darn! Doesn't look like we're going to make it back from VT in time to catch any of tonight's show at Mission. :( Congrats on the band Glenn! I agree with Metcalfe, how bout an acoustic show in Choptank 1A2!
Came across y'all on spotify, and thought, wow, that lead singer sounds familliar, reminded me of a few late nights in choptank hall.. 8 Foot River shared an event: 8 Foot River Wed. May 9 at Mission. Let's fill up Mission with 8FR fans and show the band some real love! They sound awesome! 8 Foot River shared an event: 8 Foot River Wed. May 16th at Mission. 8 Foot River shared an event: 8 Foot River Wed. May 9 at Mission. at Mission Bar + Tapas. 8 Foot River Wed. May 16th at Mission at Mission Bar + Tapas. 8 Foot River Wed. May 9 at Mission 8 Foot River shared an event: 8FR at Mission Bar and Tapas. LAST MINUTE NOTICE: 8 Foot River is playing TONIGHT at the Down County Social Club (under the Stagecoach Tavern in Sheffield). We're excited to be playing at The Brick House Pub on 3/3/2012! It's about time I remembered to find you guys! We're playing in Malden Bridge tonight. Join us if you're free and in the neighborhood!Facebook Status
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April 19, 2012 at 4:39 pm
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This is the last show I'll be playing with the band for awhile since I'll be turning my focus on some important stuff that needs my attention. . . Hope to see you tonight! xoxo - GS
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February 20, 2012 at 3:06 pm
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Alyssa Jordan Barrett
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