Cashes Rivers is a singer, songwriter, and artist – prolific in each aspect. When you ask Rivers what influences him the most you are amazed at his diversity. Citing bands like Fleetwood Mac, Neutral Milk Hotel and ELO in the same breath shows his willingness and curiosity to look both backwards and forwards for inspiration yet staying absolutely present. Cashes Rivers began his musical career at the age of 13 playing in basement bands with friends but soon ventured into the studio to work on his solo/self released album titled, “the trees will clap for us…” Thanks to his innovative marketing strategies, support from his family and friends, and above all – the creative forces behind the writing and arrangement, “the trees will clap for us…” was released to a group of fans and was received with high acclaim. After the release of his EP, he performed for the first time at a local cafe drawing in promoters, musicians and venue owners eager to hear the ‘kid’ who was Cashes Rivers. Based on just a handful of shows, Rivers was asked to open for bands such as The Academy Is, Eric Hutchinson and The Envy Corps. The EP, with its diverse musical and vocal arrangements, attracted attention of podcasts around the country, radio stations and local music festivals such as the Gross Domestic Product, 80/35 and DogTown Fest. In May of 2009, Cashes Rivers was picked up by a new independent label, Aqui Estamos Records, and began the recording of his second album due for release in March of 2010. This highly anticipated album will reassure his fans of his ability to keep us in his moment and follow him wherever he wants us to go. Cashes Rivers—-modest, simple, truthful, talented, wishful, hopeful, ambiguous and mysterious…. His words entice and haunt us but most importantly, his words invite us.

Press for Cashes Rivers:
GDP Preview
Metromix – Meet the Band
Scented Vinyl Interview
Five One Five
Juice Hotlist

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CANBY started life as a side project of Scott Yoshimura, drummer for the inde rock band The Envy Corps. Don’t let his prior work give you any preconceived ideas; that it’ll sound the same, that this is just a here-today-gone-tomorrow side project – nothing could be further from the truth:  Canby’s music speaks for itself.  The first thing you’ll notice is the baritone smoothness of Scott’s voice. People used to seeing Scott behind a drum kit will be pleasantly surprised.  Aside from branching out to singing and songwriting, Yoshimura also played most of the instruments on his EP. The layered instrumentation makes a great backdrop for Yoshimura’s strong vocals.  Even though the singer/songwriter gig is new to Yoshimura, the resulting music is anything but amateur.

Scott Yoshimura is known locally for his work with The Envy Corps but his work on several side-projects (The Magazines, etc.) have left him with a new reputation – an extremely talented musician with such a positive attitude that you can’t help but be infected by.  Yoshimura’s work under the Canby name is, in a word, beautiful. Its earnest.  Its endearing.  It becomes obvious that he loves making music, especially this music that’s so close to his heart.  Yoshimura’s touch on the lyrics and music leave a lasting impression on the listener.  Grab the “Infancy” EP at his next live show and look for his stellar full-length album this Spring.