Member Since: 1/1/2006
Band Website: treebeardnh.com
Band Members: Brian Bethune - 12 string Acoustic guitar and vocals. Brian performs most of the lead vocals in TreeBeard. Brian has a very unique vocal style that brings and interesting texture to the trios material. His 12 string acoustic guitar has always been part of TreeBeards sinature sound. Playing both rhythem and lead Brians' picking style adds melodic counterpoint to the trios three part harmony. An accomplished songwriter as well as musician Brian has played with many top musicians in New Hampshire over the years.
Philip White - 6 string and vocals. Phils' vocal harmony is another main contributor to TreeBeards signature sound. on most songs Phil will be signing the first harmony to Brians leads. Phil also plays rhythm 6 string guitar backing up Brians lead guitar playing and melody. Over the years Phil has played with many of the areas top bands and musicians and is also an accomplished songwriter.
Rick Schaitel - Bass player and vocals. Ricks' dynamic Bass work adds another defining element to the TreeBeard sound. His Bass style adds a percussive rhythmic quality that sets the tempo and bottom for all TreeBeards' songs. Rich usually sings the third part harmony on vocals. Rick is one of the most sought after Bass Players in the area and has played with many of the top performers in the area over the years.
Sounds Like: TreeBeard sounds....well.....like TreeBeard.....it's a unique sound that we have worked on for many years. If you listen hard you may hear influences by, The Beatles, The Eagles, America, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Poco, The Everly Brothers, Cat Stevens, Harry Chapin, Tom Rush, Jonathan Edwards, Bob Dylan, Arlo Guthrie, J. D. Souther, and loads of others.
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