Down By The River: David Eugene Edwards, Hackensaw Boys, Lauren Ruth Ward, Brothers Moving

Down By The River announces first names: David Eugene Edwards, Hackensaw Boys, Lauren Ruth Ward and Brothers Moving. It's the eight edition of the indoor festivals at takes place in and around Poppodium Grenswerk in Venlo. The festival is set to take place on Sunday April 14th. Besides these four acts a few more names will be announced soon.

Tickets sales starts from this Thursday (12:00) onwards via: www.grenswerk.nl

David Eugene Edwards
Through his work with 16 Horsepower, Wovenhand, and as a solo artist, David has become known as a powerful storyteller. For this performance he will be performing songs from throughout his lifelong catalogue of work. With themes of faith, love, and struggle, his musical wares are redolent of traditional storytelling, and steeped in the lessons of his own personal journeys. Comfortably utilizing a myriad of instruments to pull together a signature sound that straddles country, Americana, blues rock, folk and more, David Eugene Edwards has become a recognizable force in representing deeply spiritual music in an atypical form. Through uncertain times the music of David Eugene Edwards has been a comfort, a steadying hand and now – once again – we will be able to immerse ourselves in a live iteration of his wonderful narratives.

Hackensaw Boys
The boys are back in town! In 2015 we already had the pleasure of welcoming Hackensaw Boys for the very first edition of Down By The River and now they are finally returning. Hackensaw Boys are a versatile roots music band that has been active for over two decades and is known for their energetic live performances and ability to explore different genres within American roots music. The band is known for their unique instruments, such as the Charismo, which give their sound a unique quality. Hackensaw Boys are committed to preserving the roots of American roots music while always evolving themselves.

Lauren Ruth Ward
Lauren Ruth Ward's music has spread like wildfire through LA in recent years after leaving her hometown of Baltimore. Her lyrics are based on her own life and manage to radiate both vulnerability and strength. The music fluctuates between indie, pop, Americana and singer-songwriter. Lauren Ruth Ward is single-handedly revitalizing the image of powerful women in rock’n’roll! 

Brothers Moving
The Danish brothers began their fairytale in New York as musicians playing the streets of Brooklyn and Manhattan. It was there the band found their identity and honed their authentic and captivating style of performance. Bringing their unique and raw energy, the band has performed to devoted fans all over the world. Their music is a product of playing in the streets, where it’s all about mobility, enigmatic energy, ingenuity, and simplicity. Rooted in the blues, soul, rock, folk & funk, it is the pure and impulsive creativity that happens when four brothers pick up their instruments and let the rest go.