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 Brian Elder

Brian Elder

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Webpage: http://www.brianelder.net
Location: St. Louis, MO, USA
Description: Multitalented musician with an eclectic array of orginal alternative/pop/rock songs.
Biography: Artist Profile: Born in Columbia, Missouri, Brian Elder has been writing and performing his original music for over a decade. His diverse style of music has been called everything from “folky, jazz-inflected funk” by the St. Louis Post Dispatch to “striking melodies with abounding instrumentation,” by the University News at St. Louis University. A classically trained violinist since age five Elder has performed with several groups most notably a five year run as lead vocalist, guitarist, and violinist with the St. Louis jam band E. M. Grueve. The group performed extensively throughout the Midwest and released three albums in five years together. During 2005 Elder began writing and recording his first solo album Preservation Hall set for release Spring of 2006. A three-month tour to support Preservation Hall will include major Midwest cities, college towns, and music festivals. The new album and title track pays tribute to the famous New Orleans Jazz club and more importantly to all the musical styles that flow from along the Mississippi River from Dylan’s watchtower to the Delta. Whether it is the straight ahead rock single “Let It Fall”, the funky/blues cut “Backboard Jimmy”, or the tender groove of “Heal Me,” Elder has crafted an album that demonstrates all of his favorite flavors of music. A jack of all trades, Elder performs on vocals, violin, mandolin, guitar, and piano. The album Preservation Hall is just as diverse as the artist and required an extraordinary level of instrumentation including horns, percussionist, strings, guitarist, and vocalists. In order to bring his music to life, Elder enlisted 13 of the best musicians in the St. Louis music scene. “I have to give credit to all the people who came in and gave their unique style and spirit to this project,” says Elder. More details and links to all the musicians are incorporated on Elder’s web site. Taking his act on stage will prove most exciting for Elder. “When you’re up there in the moment performing it’s like the first time you came up with the composition,” says Elder. “I’m trying to recreate that experience, make it organic, real, and something tangible.” The 2006 tour will include dates with his full five piece band as well as acoustic dates. “Performing is about connecting with people,” continues Elder. “Whether that’s in a large venue or an intimate club, my aim is have people relate to the music.” Preservation Hall will be available at your local record stores, on-line though CDBaby.com and Amazon.com, as well as available for download through The iTunes Music Store, Napster, Rhapsody.com, and eMusic. For more information contact Brian Elder at: (314) 724-9265 1300 San Jacinto Ct. St. Louis, MO 63139 www.brianelder.net music@brianelder.net
Press Release: Brian Elder Music 5th & Turner Productions 1300 San Jacinto Ct. St. Louis, MO 63139 314.724.9265 music@brianelder.net May 17, 2006 “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE” THE MUSIC STILL PLAYS Multitalented musician and Missouri native, Brian Elder kicks off the release and tour of his new album Preservation Hall on June 3, 2006 in St. Louis. The 9:00pm concert performance will take place at Off Broadway in the Historic Cherokee Lemp District and will be a benefit show for the New Orleans Musicians Hurricane Relief Fund and the St. Louis Arc. Special musical guests include Ron Carr, Nate Hirning, Craig Florez, Keith Moyer, and also a performance by Todd Mosby and the Mosby Group. Tickets are $10. The album Preservation Hall is Elder’s first solo release after more than ten years performing and writing in the Midwest music scene. The album is available for purchase in stores at local BORDERS and other retail outlets as well as on line at www.CDBaby.com/brianelder. Recorded at Spielberg Audio Labs in Chesterfield, MO the project features Elder on guitar, electric violin, mandolin, and vocals and includes a wide variety of music including, rock, blues, funk, jazz, and folk. The title track “Preservation Hall” pays tribute to these musical styles and took new meaning for Elder after the devastation left by Hurricane Katrina. A Midwest summer tour will include acoustic and full band performances. For more information go to www.brianelder.net ### Brian Elder Music 1300 San Jacinto Court * St. Louis, MO 63139 * (314) 724-9265 www.brianelder.net

 

 

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