Press Kit - Blue Deux

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WEBSITE: http://bluedeux.com
EMAIL: info@bluedeux.com
CONTACT:
Calvin Anderson (949)302-8824
BIO
Playing well-known Bluegrass, Roots, Irish and Americana
with old-time authenticity and edgy modern style, this
duo’s twin instrument attack will leave you tapping your
feet and swinging your partner round and round. You are
just as likely to hear a 100 year old tune as a popular song
from the radio in their unique folk style.
Hailing from opposite coasts, Elias and Calvin each bring
a distinct brand of authenticity to Blue Deux’s sound. With
a playing style ranging from gritty fiddle sawing to
smoothly resonant and lyrical, Elias Schwartzman takes inspiration from both fiddle players like Kenny Baker and
classical violinists like Joshua Bell. Bringing an equally diverse set of influences, Calvin Anderson’s flatpicked guitar
lines and rock-solid backup are rooted in modern pickers
like Bryan Sutton and Billy Strings, as well as traditional
pickers like Doc Watson. Calvin and Elias cross many
areas of folk terrain ranging from traditional Irish music,
Delta Blues, Bluegrass and Americana. Add in the crisp
vocals and soaring two part harmonies from both Elias
and Calvin and you get a recipe for music won’t be able
to resist.
With a wide range of repertoire spanning traditional tunes
to Film & T.V. Themes to re-imaginings of well-known
popular music, Blue Deux always makes sure you’re left
with happy feet, a happy mind and a happy soul.
ELIAS SCHWARTZMAN, FIDDLE/MANDOLIN/VOCALS
Influenced By: The Dubliners, Devil Makes Three, Old Crow
Medicine Show, Kenny Baker, Ratatat, J.S. Bach, Rachel
Podger
CALVIN ANDERSON, GUITAR/MANDOLIN/VOCALS
Influenced by: Hank Williams Sr., Gillian Welch, Johnny Cash,
Bill Frisell, Tom Waits, Ralph Stanley, Aaron Copland
Cold, Cold Heart
Miss Ohio
Shades
The Bullet
COVER SONGS
Old Number 7
Folsom Prison Blues
Orange Blossom Special
Wagon Wheel
Wake Me Up
Ring Of Fire
Ho Hey
Suzie Q
RECOMMENDED IF YOU LIKE
Gillian Welch
Avett Brothers
Punch Brothers
Devil Makes Three
Carolina Chocolate Drops Hanneke Cassell
Old Crow Medicine Show Milk Carton Kids
Crooked Still
VENUES PLAYED
RADIO PERFORMANCES
KX 93.5FM with Ida Mae and Tommy J
KSVY 91.3FM - The Bluegrass Show
FESTIVALS/PERFORMANCE VENUES:
CBA Father's Day Bluegrass Festival
Grass Valley, CA
Sawdust Arts Festival, Laguna Beach, CA
Down Home Music, El Cerrito, CA
Winter’s Tavern, Pacifica, CA
Anaheim Packing District, Anaheim, CA
Beatnik Bandito, Santa Ana, CA
Boathouse Collective, Costa Mesa, CA
Casa, Costa Mesa, CA
HOTELS/PRIVATE EVENT VENUES:
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
Culver Hotel, Culver City, CA
Marriott Hotel, Newport Beach, CA
Balboa Pavillion, Newport Beach, CA
WINERIES & VINEYARDS:
Lagunitas Brewery, Petaluma, CA
Newport Winery & Vineyards
Newport Beach, CA
Hopmonk Tavern, Novato, CA
PUBS/RESTAURANTS/CLUBS:
Muldoon’s Irish Pub, Newport Beach, CA
Brendan’s Irish Pub, Thousand Oaks, CA
McMullan’s Irish Pub, Las Vegas, CA
Hennessey’s Tavern, Laguna, CA
Mulcahey’s Gastropub, Whittier, CA
Proof Bar, Santa Ana, CA
Village Inn, Newport Beach, CA
La Cave, Newport Beach, CA
The Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA
Gypsy Den, Anaheim, CA
Sandbox Coffeehouse, Ventura, CA
25 Degrees, Huntington Beach, CA
Ecology Center Market, Berkeley, CA