Artist description The fusion of blue grass and rock-and-roll explodes in the acoustic rock quintet Pretty Sober. Rhythm Guitar is comlemented by lead banjo and fiddle to add a celtic touch and southern drawl to a band grounded in acoustic rock.

Music Style Acoustic Rock with Country and Celtic infulence

Musical Influences Bela Fleck, Greatful Dead, Radiohead, Paul Simon, Van Morrision

Artist History The members of Pretty Sober played informally together for two years before finally forming the band while living in Boston in the summer of 2001. Despite only existing as a formal band for a short time, their sound has caught on like wildfire as their regular gigs in the Connecticut area have yielded a devoted following. Their biggest show to date, opening for the Pat Magee band, was played to a crowd of 500.

Group Members Ned deBary-Guitarist/Bassist/Lead Singer from Connecticut. Writes most of the lyrics and sings vocal harmonies with Hassell. Charels Hassell-Bassist/Guitarist/Singer from North Carolina brings his country influences to the band. Ian Knox- An innovative banjo player from Canton Mass combines his rhythmic picking with lead riffs for a unique banjo style. Zack Bluestone-A classically trained violinist from Washinton DC also brings a hip hop influnce to the band. John Traversi-Purcussionsit from Attleboro MA, Traversi is skilled in a wide variety of instruments including Congas, Bongos, Djembe, and Shakers

Instruments Acoustic guitar, banjo, fiddle, bass guitar, percussion.

Albums Debut album to be released in early May.

Location Boston, MA - USA

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