The Eastern Highs

Get elevated by the lush soundscape of The Eastern Highs! The group, comprised of pianist and vocalist Kirk Juhas, guitarist Chris Sullivan, bassist Ken Juhas and drummer Greg Nash combine classic and modern sounds that owe as much to the roots/Americana flavor of The Band and Wilco as it does the cosmic sounds of some of rock’s leading sonic architects like Pink Floyd and Radiohead. Inspired by Nina Simone, The Beatles, Johnny Cash and other roots and soul-based artists, The Eastern Highs bring a sound that is focused on strong songwriting with touches of alternative, soul & folk influences. Collectively, they have performed with the likes of Moe., Jewel, Derek Trucks, P-Funk, John Medeski, Les Claypool, David Grisman, Rusted Root, Method Man and Bob Weir. Musically, the band bridges a broad map that links diverse influences from classic jazz to dream-pop. Kirk Juhas’ bluesy, tenacious voice translates complex emotions into heartfelt lyrics. Sullivan on guitar unleashes a distinct roar that is both clean and dirty, earthy and stratospheric. The tight rhythm section of bass and drums can dig in on a deep-grooved pocket one minute, before launching the band into an auditory exploration the next. Throw in a jazz vibe, straightforward songwriting and a touch of whimsy, and you have an experience that is uniquely The Eastern Highs. One fan raves: “The harmonies and melodies are absolutely fantastic. This sh** just makes you wanna crank the speakers as high as they’ll go!!”

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