Eric Squindo (vocals, guitar, harmonica), Jason Fritz (bass, back-up vocals), & Matt Goldstein (mandolin)
Influences
Townes Van Zandt, Bob Dylan, John Prine, Steve Earle, Gram Parsons, Jerry Garcia, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Uncle Tupelo, Woody Guthrie, etc., etc., etc....
Formed in late 2004, Odus Driftwood hails from the New Brunswick, NJ area.
Country, folk and blues are stripped down and blended for a unique sound based in traditional Americana. Set lists consist of original material, as well as covers ranging from Hank Williams to Bob Dylan.
Eric Squindo (guitar, vocals) has performed for many years as a solo artist, as well as being a founding member of such bands as Great North Special (grateful dead cover band), The Hub City Ramblers, and Along Came Jones. In 2003, he released his first solo album, 'roadsick', which was chosen as the 7th top local album of the year by The Home News Tribune. Besides songwriting, Eric has nearly completed his first novel and has written several childrens books with his brother Tony. (For more info on Eric's solo material & Tony Squindo...please visit SQUINDO.NET)
Jason Fritz (bass) has been a staple in the central Jersey music scene for several years. As a member of such bands as Fatty Lumpkin, Indianburn, Great North Special, The Hub City Ramblers, Beyond, and Along Came Jones, he has shown a wide variety of style and talent.
Matthew Goldstein (mandolin) picked up the mandolin in 2004 and hasn't put it down since. His laid back style and improvisational licks have helped create the Odus Driftwood sound.
The band is currently busy with other projects. In the meantime check out www.myspace.com/ericsquindo & www.myspace.com/indianburn
we had a BLAST Thursday nite at the Alchemist... love the sound your band Odus Driftwood has! i'm glad I went, was able to kick out some steam from the train!
we had a BLAST Thursday nite at the Alchemist... love the sound your band Odus Driftwood has! i'm glad I went, was able to kick out some steam from the train!
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thanks for the add. you guys were great saturday night.
last time I said that it was a totaly diffrent context.
It could have happened to anyone I was drunk!!!
You guys are real cool. My friends and I enjoyed the music your band played; We didn't know what to expect. I was happy to have invited them to your gig. At your next performance my friends invited more friends and went without me when I got sick! Keep playin' those tunes! See ya soon.
