Meadow Rue started around the campfire when two prolific songwriters, Greg Oldson (guitar) and Sarah Mazze (mandolin), started swapping songs and adding harmonies to each others’ tunes. The two quickly realized that they had a number of songs that deserved to see the light of day, but that didn’t fit into their other bands. They added Steve Korin on stand up-bass and started playing around the region. A year later Heather Brey joined the trio bringing her masterful fiddle, banjolele, ukulele playing and vocals. Dobro and guitar virtuoso, Jack Wheeler, then joined the band bringing his fiery instrumentals and Chicago blues-style guitar playing.
Meadow Rue will take you on a journey across the landscape of American music. Each member brings unique influences to their songwriting and musical interpretation, resulting in a diverse range of styles that makes each song unique. They incorporate folk, country, blues, bluegrass, old-time rock 'n' roll, with a grounding in funk and soul, all played on acoustic instruments.
Meadow Rue’s strength lies in their exceptional songwriting and vocal performance, with a deep connection among the musicians that shines through their harmonies and instrumental grooves. Meadow Rue's songs speak to real human emotions and stories, resonating as deeply today as they would have 80 years ago. Their music is a testament to the power of well-crafted songs performed with passion and skill.
Meadow Rue has played local festivals around the region as well as venues across Eugene and the surrounding area. The band loves an adventure and has played gigs in many unlikely places from a cemetery to playing music being pulled on trailers through town by bicycles. The band also believes deeply in community and loves playing benefit gigs.
Take a listen to a sampling of their music on bandcamp now or on your favorite streaming service.
Part of the Artistic Encounters series co-produced by Harmonic Laboratory and City of Eugene Cultural Services.
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