STILL RIVER BAND

Steve Belton - tenor vocals, rhythm guitar, songwriter

Michael Geacone - upright bass

Scott Fischer - electric bass

Caroline Pfeiffer - soprano vocals, fiddle, songwriter 

Lindsay Pfeiffer - alto vocals, percussion, songwriter 

Rick Rizzi - dobro, resophonic guitar, songwriter

Chuck Winch - banjo

Steve Yeager - baritone vocals, lead guitar, mandolin, songwriter 

          In the fall of 2003, an eclectic bunch of musicians came together to form the Still River Band. Each member contributes his and her own musical background to create a unique style of bluegrass, country, folk and Americana music. Steve Yeager and Rick Rizzi, who have been playing rock n roll for over 30 years, bring an undeniable edge to Still River. Steve Belton, with a voice and lyrics that echo the late John Denver, adds a softer, more rustic sound. The Pfeiffer twins, Carrie and Lindsay, who were only nineteen at the time, prove that just because they are young does not necessarily mean they are novices. Classically trained on the violin, Carrie quickly learned how to fiddle like the pros. And Lindsay has a voice that compliments beautifully Still River's illustrious four-part harmonies. Chuck Winch’s expertise on the banjo helps to give Still River that “old time”-y sound. Completing Still River are Scott Fischer and Mike Geacone who share the role of playing the bass guitar and upright bass, respectively. Although already an extraordinary musician, Mike currently studies at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Scott, who just had a beautiful baby boy, adds just the right finishing touches to band. Together, Still River brings an indisputable energy to every one of their live stage performances that is felt by all!

          The Still River Band practices in Blairstown, New Jersey a small, but gorgeous bucolic town nestled just east of the Appalachian Mountains. It is here that most inspires the music and lyrics to their original songs. In "Song About Home," songwriter Steve Belton reminds himself of warm summer days once spent swimming in the Delaware River and joyous Sunday mornings singing praise in Church. Other original songs include, "Metedeconk River," about a creek located in south Jersey, "Old Dusty Road," which happens to be the title of their first record, and many others. Their much-anticipated second album will contain many new original songs and ies expected to be available this summer.

          Although Still River has only been together for a few short years, they have played at some of bluegrass and countrys greatest venues: Musikfest in Bethlehem, PA, Knowlton Riverfest in Delaware, NJ, and Albert Music Hall - NJs Premier Opryland located in Waretown, NJ, just east of the Pinelands. Other shows include: Washington, NJs Business Improvement District's "Festival In The Borough;" the Stanhope House in Stanhope, NJ; Shippen Manor in Oxford, NJ; the Thirsty Mallard in Waretown; The Embury Church in Little Silver, NJ; a feature on the Bluegrass Horizon Show; TV and radio appearances on WNTI 91.9, WDVR Heartlands Hayride 89.7, WXLV 90.3, Homegrown Radio NJ, and Guitar Up-Front, which aired courtesy of Patriot Media; and many others. In 2004, the Still River Band was selected as a semi-finalist by DiscMakers 2004 IMWS Northeast as chosen by TAXI. The judging was based on the submission of three original songs and out of thousands of unsigned bands of all genres, Still River Band was ranked #61 of 100 semi-finalists.

          Special thanks to Dan Landis, George Selix, Mel from WNTI, Todd Mills at HGRNJ, Jay, Mark, "Banjo Bob" Haggamen, Chris Midkiff, "Big Bill" VanHeteren, Joe Pickerelli, Paul Ungard, Linda McClain, Kathy Belton, Joe Paslawski, & everyone else for helping out Still River along the way! Your kind efforts are much appreciated.