Uac

From the drunk on-the-town to the cop on the take, there's an interesting tale in the songs of Jefferson Berry. These songs are performed by a cadre of unique players: The Urban Acoustic Coalition. Produced with the Emmy-award winning Rodney Whittenberg, The UAC EP is a five-song release that features a dozen players, including Berry's long-time collaborators Bud Burroughs (Boris Garcia, Hippies & Hillbillies), Billy Hyatt (Don Evans, The Berrys) and Ron Ward (Johnny's Dance Band, Hippies and Hillbillies). Live, the band has several well-rehearsed formations that are frequently anchored by the virtuosity of Dave Brown. Dave and Jefferson first got together playing benefits for Hurricane Katrina victims. Brown plays a Stratocaster, dobro, banjo, mandolin and Fender bass as needed. Both live and in the studio, remarkable performances have also been contributed by Chris Henderson, Keisha Slaughter, Marky B and David Rapoport. The songs of Jefferson Berry reached new heights with his band's performance at the Philadelphia Folk Festival. Produced with vocalist/daughter Briana Berry, The Berrys debut album Fairmount Station was released in 2011 and received play across the country on the Americana charts. Producer of Urban Acoustic in 1999 and founder of Hippies and Hillbillies in 2004, Jefferson Berry plays in a wide variety of guitar styles. As a published historian, JB brings a perspective that is progressive and accessible. Jefferson's latest project, the Urban Acoustic Coalition, brings this danceable style and contemporary point of view to a unique wing of the Americana/Folk Rock scene.