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.
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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. Her songwriting found a foothold with the creation of Bitterroot, and gained momentum through recording projects with producer Julian Peterson.
Matt Cantor (bass, vocals, arranging)
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 Swing Band, Avasso, Silas Herman and the Tone Unit, and gigs regularly with other local acts.
Kevin Johnson (guitar, vocals, arranging)
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, including The Hunter Stone Band, Hunter James and the Titanic, and David Lawrence and the Spoonful.
