Who are they?

Members include John Edick on guitar, Ken Held on guitar, Brian O'Connell on every conceivable instrument, Darrin Trass on the fiddle, band pic

and Ed Gliha on bass. Drummer, Israel Lorimer alternates between drums, congas, and other assorted percussion instruments ranging from cow bells to washboards.

What kind of Music is this?

Fetish Lane is folk with a big fat kick! A kick stuffed with a little folk, rock, americana, and whatever else they decide to sprinkle in. Their lyrics will paint pictures in your head. The three part harmonies will blow you away. The melodies will grab you by the ear and drag you along. This is all backed by an energetic percussionist who is sure to engage you in his visual performance style. Music Outlook Magazine says, "Fetish Lane is feel good music... boasting harmonies reminiscent of CSNY, and feel-good percussion... This band makes me happy!"

How did they originate?

Held and Gliha have been playing, recording, and writing music together since 1996. In 1999, Edick started playing with Ken and Ed and the emerging band. The addition of Edick's vocals and guitar work completed the signature sound of the three part harmonies Fetish Lane is noted for. ed and ken

Shortly after the addition of Edick, Lorimer entered the scene as a percussionist. His energy, funky rhythms, and personality added new life to the band, especially during their live performances. After the foursome was complete, the band headed to the studio and released their first compact disc, "Acoustic Brew", on July 7th, 2001. In June of 2002, the band released a live album entitled "Live at the Majors Inn". In 2005 they released the album "Time" and 2007 marked the release of their latest studio project, "Beautiful Mule".

~Quotes~

"Vocals, vocals, vocals... finally, real music is back!"
-Tim Hatcher, Activities Director at Hartwick College

"I've watched them develop and blossom into something totally different than everything else that's going on. Having seen hundreds of groups and performers in the music industry, I think they truly have something to offer!" ..."I heard them do some songs that totally knocked me out!" ..."they have a future in this part of the music world."
-Ken Millett, Night Eagle Cafe owner & Colorscape organizer

"A driving percussion section with finger licking guitar picking! The biggest sound that ever came out of such a small room!"
-Dan Loiola - WJFF Radio - (After live radio performance.)

"...(Fetish Lane) has entertained audiences old and young with their evocative lyrics, peppy melodies and intricately constructed harmonies!"
-Jude Seymour, The Evening Sun

"Fetish Lane is feel good music... boasting harmonies reminiscent of CSNY, and feel-good percussion..." "This band makes me happy!" "...a bass player that is bound to make you move!"
-Music Outlook Magazine

"The premiere vocal band in New York State!"
-Herb Ryan (Club Owner)