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Eagle River's first album with Arbor Records, Campfire Blues, has proved much success already and keeps fans waiting for more.
Ancestry: First Nations
Genre: Traditional
Albums
Awards, Nominations & Submissions
| 2009 | Best Hand Drum CD | Campfire Blues | Winner |
Group Members
- Percy Potts Sr. - Lead Singer
- Singers:
- Shane Potts
- Eva Potts
- Misty Potts-Sanderson
- Ronald Potts
- Tracy Potts
- Brenda Kootenay
- Andrea Kootenay
- Don "Gub" Kootenay
- Janice Kootenay
- Tara Adams
- Julian Kootenay
- Allan Susan
- Sidney Potts
- Lionel Potts
- Bernice Bull
- Tahnee Bull
- Lyndon Aginas
- Leon Aginas
- Josh Alexis
- Kathleen Alexis
Biography
The Eagle River Singers originate from the Alexis First Nation in Alberta, Canada. This powerful drum group has had a dramatic impression on audiences at Pow Wows across Canada and the United States. Eagle River Singers specialize in composing and performing songs from their heart with their unique blend of intensive Aboriginal drum and beautifully melded singing. The songs embrace the determining instruments of music with varying rhythms and enticing melodies. The Eagle River Singers are composed of 22 singers who blend their melodies and harmonies together in perfect harmony. All members are very spiritually minded individuals and make it a priority to thank the spirits for guidance throughout their travels here on mother earth.
Eagle River's first album with Arbor Records, Campfire Blues, has proved much success already and keeps fans waiting for more.
