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Stone River (Band)
Stone River is an independent Canadian rock n roll band based in Toronto, ON. They are known for their loud live shows featuring three guitars and memorable, melodic songs. To date, Stone River have released two albums: The Valley of The Butterflies (2009) and Euphoria & Lovesick Blues (2014).

Stone River has been called “The New Southern Rock of the North” by the late mastering engineer George Marino (AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith).

Formed in 2006, the Toronto-based quintet has played hundreds of shows across Ontario and has gained thousands of fans across Canada, playing in direct support of major acts like The Black Crowes, Tom Wilson, Parlor Mob, Jeff Martin, and Lou Gramm. Stone River was chosen by The Black Crowes to open for them at [|Sarnia Bayfest] (in front of 20,000 people as well as the Barrie New Music Fest, Toronto's Festival of Beer, Burlington Sound of Music Festival, Friendship Festival, NXNE, Canadian Music Week, Canada's largest ribfest, and Queen West Music Fest to name a few. The band is comprised of Jeff Desilets and Darren Flower on guitar, Renan Yildizdogan guitar and lead vocals, Jay Macedo on bass and Sasha Siegel on drums.

Their debut LP The Valley of the Butterflies sold over 2000 copies in Germany and their first single “Southern Feeling” peaked at #24 on German Rock Radio charts and #17 on Belgium's Radio QUARTZ, charting in the top 20 with acts like Muse, Pearl Jam and John Fogerty. The album received excellent reviews in major publications such as Aardschok, Melodie & Rhythmus, Rocks and Metal Hammer.

Stone River's latest album Euphoria & Lovesick Blues was recorded at Jukasa Studios with Los Angeles based producer and multi-platinum recording artist Christopher Thorn (Blind Melon, Awolnation, Live) and legendary rock engineer Nick Blagona (Deep Purple, The Tea Party, Alexisonfire). They opted for an old-school approach with the album, going live off the floor to tape.

The band's official website is stonerivermusic.com