Bitterroot began as a Boulder-based trio comprised of songwriter/vocalist/guitarist Caroline Quine, bassist/vocalist Matt Cantor, and guitarist/vocalist Kevin Johnson. The project has welcomed additional local and national artists as they add studio recordings to their songcraft, including producers Julian Peterson and Max DeVincenzo.
Bitterroot's Americana/folk sound features original compositions, engaging vocals, and soulful instrumentation.
Wherein
The matron of Florida becomes increasingly desperate to sell the state before it becomes completely uninhabitable. Eventually she surrenders to the sea gods, beckoning them to finish what they have started, and she bids farewell to the earth.
There is a ritual among some homeowners and realtors to bury a St. Joseph statue upside down on a property to ensure its speedy sale.
Caroline Quine: songwriter, acoustic guitar, vocals
Julian Peterson: producer, electric guitar, vocals
Christian Teele: drums
Michael Bellar: keyboards
Kevin Johnson: bass
Zach Lucas: sax
Joe Walczyk: trumpet
J. Mark Whitfield: trombone
JP Ruggieri: mix engineer
Independent Mastering, Nashville
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Live recordings from Still Cellars, Longmont CO
Produced by Fox Tracks Music
Clip from Bitterroot Quarantine Concert: For What It's Worth by Stephen Stills
Caroline Quine (vocals, acoustic guitar, songwriter)
Caroline hails from a musical family from Akron, Ohio. After raising her own family, she re-ignited her musical aspirations with The Clarks (of Boulder) and The Keenas, who regularly performed in the Boulder area and throughout Colorado. Vocals are her strong suit, showcased by her melodic, narrative songwriting style.
Matt Cantor (bass, vocals)
Matt lends his considerable skill on acoustic bass and musical arrangements to Bitterroot. His style influences range from jazz to gypsy jazz to swing. A founding member of Gipsy Moon, Matt also performs swing with The Jeremy Mohney band, gigs regularly with other local acts, and has a few solo projects in the works.
Kevin Johnson (guitar, vocals)
Kevin is a musician’s musician and arranger, having developed and honed his chops playing all styles of music with cruise ship bands and orchestras. He has travelled the world with Cleveland-area zydeco band Mo’ Mojo, and was the bassist for Brent Kirby and Hillbilly Idol. He performs regularly in the Boulder / Denver area with various jazz, swing, bluegrass, pop, and rock bands.
