Artist description Mudhens are a five piece Boston based pop/rock band. The music has been described asa mix of rock/pop/folk and latin.

Music Style pop/rock/alternative

Musical Influences Aimee Mann, Shawn Colvin, the Police, Van Morrison, the Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, U2, Fiona Apple, Radiohead

Similar Artists U2, REM, 10000 Maniacs, Barenaked Ladies, Ani Difranco, Natalie Merchant, Fiona Apple

Artist History The Mudhens were formed in 1993 and have continued to grow andprogress. To date the band has sold over 15,000 CDs (independent)and has built a strong following throughout New England. The groupplayed several dates on the 1997 HORDE tour and has shared the stage with:Guster, Cake, Cowboy Mouth, Everything, Rustic Overtones, Throwing Muses,Letters to Cleo, 10000 Maniacs, and many others. The group has charted songsnationally in the CMJ AAA Top 40 Chart and the Gavin top 40 up and comingchart.

Group Members Emily Fontano-Vocals, Pete Chandler-Bass,Mike Smith-Guitars, Tom Groleau-Drums/Vocals, Steve Trenouth-Keyboards/Vocals

Instruments Guitar, Electric Upright Bass, Keyboards, Drums

Albums Vinyl, Crickets, Mudhens, Jojo the Cane and Other Assorted Annoyances

Press Reviews Sarah Rodman, The Boston Herald, Sunday July 26, 1998 The Mudhens - Crickets Boston's Mudhens return with their second self-producted album and sound more confident and searchingthan ever. Crickets is a diverse album that evokes a band travelogue. There are New Orleans-style jazz hournscourtesy of trumpet-accordion-euphonium player Dave Ford, a heaping helping of Americana-styleacoustic rock and a dollop of Mississippi blues from guitarist Mike Smith, and-holding it together withstrong melodies-vocalist Carla Ryder, who describes the

Location Boston, MA - USA

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