David Baio
Songs Recorded at: Baio Studio
Welcome to the MySpace of the Tuscarawas River Band, a family band from Tuscarawas County, Ohio. The TRB is made up of Brian Johnson, Corey McCahill, Jamie McCahill, and George Cottrell.
Originally formed by a group of whitewater raft guides around the campfires outside of Buena Vista, Colorado, the Tuscarawas River Band has matured into a professional national act with a unique refined sound. The TRB is known to play catchy, original tunes, mix in a variety of popular music in their own peculiar way, and create surprising transitions between different genres of music. Armed with both acoustic and electric instruments, the TRB sound is a blend of bluegrass, funk, reggae, rock, blues, country, and traditional folk songs. Still true to the high lonesome sound of their acoustic beginnings, the TRB also explores the electric possibilities, in the process creating their own unique brand of mountain music. Backed by three part harmonies, a powerful yet versatile rhythm section, funky bass lines, earthy bluegrass rhythms, and the explosive crunch of electric blues guitar, the TRB always keeps audiences on their toes.
The TRB has taken many forms over the years, but three of the original five founding members still remain keeping that unique TRB sound still alive.
From 2000 to 2003, the TRB embarked on a national tour that became known as the Full Cirle Tour. The Full Circle tour booked the TRB at venues such the Rico Theater in Rico, Colorado, the Agora Theater in Cleveland OH, and the Newport Theater in Columbus, OH just to name the favorites. The TRB shared the stage with artists such as Carlos Santana, the late Vassar Clements, Jerry Joseph, Col. Bruce Hampton, and Ekoostic Hookah among many others.
As of lately, the TRB has added a new member to the TRB family...George Cottrell on bass. Welcome George. Hope you enjoy the ride. Be sure to catch the TRB at a venue near you!