Expect the unexpected with Rich and his 'Drifters"--anything from blues to bluegrass, including music that knows no bounds. This versatile band, that can perform as a trio, quartet, quintet or beyond with special guests, revels in blurring boundaries and mixing genres.
Jeff and Rich have played together since 1993 when they recorded the soundtrack for "Sittin' On Top Of The World," a Dick Crenson documentary about the adaptive reuse of the old Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge into what will become a State Park called Walkway Over The Hudson. The music and video was actually shot on top of the bridge. In addition, Jeff and Rich taught music to Navajo children at St. Christopher's Mission in Bluff, Utah under a program organized by St John's Episciopal Church in Kingston.
Old Train
No Hard Times
St. James Infirmary
Band Members
Rich Hines: Guitar, Vocals
Rich Hines' musicality dates back to his teenage years when he played in a high school jug band. Now he plays guitar, banjo, and harmonica. This outfit expands Heinzevino!'s sound into new territory with an expanded repertoire and additional musicians.
Jeff Anzevino: Dobro, Harmonica
Jeff Anzevino slides around on the resophonic guitar. Although Jeff is founder and president of the Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association, his musical interests transcend bluegrass, extending to Western Swing, blues, old time, and popular genres.
Rusty Boris: Bass
Rusty, who plays bass as well as guitar, moonlights as a music instructor and busy side man. He plays with the bluegrass band "No Brakes," as well as other jazz ensembles.
Peter Conklin: Mandolin, Bass
Pete Conklin, a musician with 25 years experience has joined the group on mandolin and bass, which will free up Rusty to break loose on some countryfried electric guitar. In addition to his current role in Albany-area band "Out of the Bluegrass," Pete has played previously in the rock band Lost Dawg Woody.
Steve Olenski: Drums
Percussionist Steve Olenski brings an element of danceability, tastefully drumming on a small kit. Steve has earned a degree in Jazz Studies from SUNY New Paltz and played for three years in LuLu's Ascent and currently plays on and off with several local bands.
Schedule
SunJune14
St John’s Episcopal Church Summer Fair 5-6:30 PM; 207 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY 845-332-6566
SunJune21
Clearwater Revival, Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson, NY (aboard Sloop Clearwater) 845-332-6566
SunJul5
The Eecapture Lodge 8:30 PM, Bluff, UT; Includes Jeff's slide show, "Adventures in Navajoland."
