A Little Bit of Funk…A Little Bit of Jazz…A Little Bit of Blues… and Lots of Soul
The Soul-Singing, Guitar-Playing Powerhouse Evan Goodrow Returns to the Latchis on Saturday, April 4
Presented by Brattleboro Arts Initiative

BRATTLEBORO, VT—In a return treat for Brattleboro and blues fans, the feel good music of The EGB -- The Evan Goodrow Band -- will perform Live at the Latchis on Saturday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Goodrow was “discovered” by Gail Nunziata, executive director of BAI. “I was in Lowell for a Buddy Guy concert last year and this amazing opening act nearly blew me away. It was Evan and his band and I knew I wanted to bring them to the Latchis. After he brought the house down last year, we wanted to bring him back for… A Little Bit of Funk…A Little Bit of Jazz…A Little Bit of Blues… and Lots of Soul!”

Goodrow has been described as James Brown, Stevie Wonder and Dave Matthews wrapped into one package. He’s performed with blues greats B.B. King, Jimmy Buffett, Buddy Guy, Peter Frampton, Susan Tedeschi, G.E. Smith, Entrain, Gordon Beadle, David Maxwell, and Bruce Katz.

Evan describes his style as Modern Soul – a trademark blend of soul and funk that he’s bringing back to Brattleboro with a whole new lineup. For years, the EGB, led by guitarist/songwriter Evan Goodrow, boasted a robust 4-piece sound (guitar, bass, saxophone, drums, with everyone singing). It was a sound that helped create funky, jazzy energetic music that made you dance like a fool without a care in the world.

The new EGB is a trio touting a larger sound than their slimmer form suggests. As drummer Phil Antoniades says, a diet can give a man, or even a band, a new perspective on life. “It really helps by bringing out Evan’s guitar playing style, and his writing style,” Antoniades reflects. “So it comes out more. That’s what I’m hearing. ”

Says Goodrow, “I made it a trio because the trio has a lot of space for songs,” he said, echoing Antoniades thoughts. “There’s more focus happening.”

Goodrow handpicked organist John Cooke, a 22-year-old Berkley graduate who Goodrow thought fit his criteria. Aside from needing a talented organist who’d have to assume the role of bassist as well, Goodrow needed someone willing and able to travel the way rock and rollers do.

Goodrow dons a Moroccan-style hat, called a “Kufi”, for every show. It’s his signature -- like Bono in black, or Kiss in makeup. “I wear it because … I can’t seem to sing without it,” he said, jokingly. “It allows me to get into the role. Bono’s always in black. Jagger always wears something flashy. Everyone has their thing.”

Bottle-fed from an early age to soothing sounds of Ray Charles and Solomon Burke, Evan Goodrow’s tastes shifted to the fiery styling of Jimi Hendrix in his teenage years. Continuing his musical evolution, Goodrow then went on to pursue formal studies as a jazz guitarist, but he quickly had a revelation that he was pursuing something that the cold halls of academia would never hold.

“It’s supposed to feel good, and nothing made me feel as good as the Blues music I was raised on as a child,” Goodrow states emphatically “Blues and soul music is feel good music by definition. When you hear the classics, or even just when that rhythm hits you, you can’t help but smile. And that’s the feeling I want to bring to people with my music.”

The EGB Live at the Latchis tickets are $18 at the door and $15 in advance and can be purchased at the Latchis Hotel Lobby, or on line at www.brattleborotix.com. More info at Latchis.com or 802-254-1109.




"Exceptional!" “Boston’s Best Blues Band”
–B.B. King –Boston Blues Award, 2006

"Sings and grooves with the likes of Curtis Mayfield" “This is a band to watch”
–The Noise Magazine (Boston, MA) –Carter Allen 100.7 WZLX (Boston’s Classic Rock)

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