Since emerging on the Portland acoustic music scene in 1997, the four-woman band MISTY RIVER has earned an enviable reputation as one of the finest, most entertaining bands in the Pacific Northwest. MISTY RIVER blends folk, bluegrass, country, Celtic and original music into a seamless and highly distinctive Americana sound that has entranced thousands of fans. Whether performing at a large concert hall or an intimate house concert, MISTY RIVER makes an emotional connection with its audiences, thoroughly captivating listeners with beautiful and moving music and a natural, friendly presentation.

AT LONG LAST, AN ATTEMPT TO BEGIN UPDATING THE MISTY RIVER WEBSITE! STAY TUNED FOR SOME NEW PHOTOS AS WELL AS UPDATES ON MISTY RIVER AS A BAND, AND MISTY RIVER AS INDIVIDUALS....STAY TUNED

Enjoy a 'vintage' - 2004 - Misty River Promotional video. This is a 6-minute promo video compiled using footage from OPB's Oregon Art Beat (2000 - 2004) displaying events from a Misty River live CD recording session, vocal harmony workshop at the Sisters Folk Festival to traveling in Annabelle the motorhome.

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Oroville Mercury-Register (CA) [large photo of Misty River]
November 2, 2007
Section: Local
'Misty River' an enchanting experience

Irene Alfieri/Special to the Mercury-Register

Misty River enchanted student matinee attendees and Oroville Concert Association members alike with a rich mix of 'Americana' music, merging their delicate vocal harmony with an array of traditional instruments. The all-female band; Carol Harley (guitar, banjo, ukulele, mandolin), Chris Kokesh (fiddle, guitar), Laura Quigley (acoustic bass), and Dana Abel (accordion, guitar) tours from a base in Oregon, their unique sound shaped as much by the love of traditional music as by love of the land. To the fertile Willamette Valley, the Oregon Trail propelled thousands of pioneers westward, bringing with them music of the east coast, Appalachia, and the heartland, encompassing traditional music, folk songs, country, bluegrass, Celtic, hymnody, and highly rhythmic 'jubilees.' This blend of music is identifiably American, yet shaped from various influences and annealed by the character of the country.

Buy Stories CD Stepping on a city bus. Longing for home. Dreaming of being a tree. A second chance at life. These are just a few of the stories you'll hear as Misty River explores the music of Americana. To buy CDs, click here.