- 12/28/2011

Racquette River Rounders

Guitarist Danny Gotham and singer songwriter John Kribs (aka the Racquette River Rounders) began their partnership late in 1978 when along with bassist Michael Hadfield they formed The Racquette River Rounders; an eclectic string band performing everything from traditional reels and jigs to Fats Waller, Elvis Presley and their own original music. The band traveled extensively and made two records before "officially" disbanding in 1982. All these years later they still find time to perform together several times each year. This "not quite Boxing Day" show at Lena's has become an annual event. Danny now lives in Chapel Hill North Carolina, teaches guitar and tours with internationally known mandolinist Peter Ostroushko. John makes his home in the southern Adirondacks and performs both solo and with several local and regional groups. He also chairs the Southern Adirondack Musicians Fund. They will be joined on fiddle by Doug Moody of the McKrells, bassist/guitarist Orion Kribs from Black Mountain Symphony, and Kevin Maul of the Burns Sisters and countless other top bands on dobro.