The ECLECTIC TROUBADOURS - Press Page

The Eclectic Troubadours are a Brooklyn, New York based band whose music mirrors the diverse experiences of songwriter/guitarist David Phelps, bassist Jim Whitney and drummer Scott Neumann.  If one were thumbing through a cookbook looking for the recipe of this band it would read like this:

"Take one large helping of native Texas guitarist David Phelps. Spice with Blues and SouthWest grit. Liberally mix in zany guitar pyrotechnics and vocals. Add a healthy portion of New Hampshire born mountain man bassist Jim Whitney. Spread large, earthy New Grass low notes under upper layer. Throw in a large dollop of Oklahoma raised exploratory Jam drummer Scott Neumann. Simmer groove over heat. Garnish with a loving devotion of Country, Rock and World music. And, you have the wacky, fun sounds of The Eclectic Troubadours.

Do not wait to cool. Serve liberally with friends!"

David Phelps (Guitar & Vocals) grew up in Texas, where he formulated his sound from the great Blues tradition. Since moving to New York, David has performed/recorded with John Medeski, Chris Wood, Peter Apfelbaum, Mike Clarke, Jesse Harris and the members of Sex Mob. David performs with Evan Lurie for the hit Nickelodeon show "The Back Yardigans."

"David Phelps is someone to keep your eye on..." (All About Jazz)

Jim Whitney (Bass) has performed/recorded with The Wayfaring Strangers, the Andy Statman Trio, Brill Frisell, Tony Trischka, Mark O'Conner, Matt Glaser and Darol Anger. Jim has toured extensively in Europe, Japan, Singapore, Israel, Central America, New Zealand Canada and the U.S.

"Jim Whitney is a sublime, elastic bassist..." (Boston Globe)