Orange Creek Riders
Orange Creek Riders is a folk rock band from Orlando, Florida. Its members include singer, guitarist, and songwriter, the “Rocking Congressman” Darren Soto, harmonica player Darren Vierday, bassist Jeff Jordan and drummer Jeff Sudbury. Influences also include punk, indie rock and country.[1][2]
Since 2013, OCR has been playing local Central Florida festivals like Orlando Fringe Festival, Delandapalooza, Daytona Main Street Festival, Bamboo Jamboo, and Rock & Roe.[1] The Riders often combine their interest in music and politics for podcasts, charity and veterans events, and Democratic fundraisers. [2][3]
In October 2018, the Riders hit the studio and released their first album “Oranges and Grapefruit.” Most songs are inspired by Central Florida’s citrus grove and cattle ranch heritage including fan favorites like “Orange Kings” and “Long Bumpy Road”. The album was produced by Jason Woods.[4] That same year, the Orlando Weekly awarded them Best Congressional Folk Band as part of their “Best Of’ Series in tongue and cheek fashion. [5]
In 2019, OCR returned to the studio to record their 2nd album “Back to the Grove”, featuring all new songs played at various festivals throughout Central Florida. This sequel to “Oranges and Grapefruit” continues regional citrus and cattle folklore themes. It features fan favorites include “One by One”, “Pied Piper” and “The Devil’s Wolves”. The album was produced by Jason Woods.[6]
With the pandemic, 2020 was almost a lost year. “Rockin’ Horse” emerged from the turmoil. The album combines previously unreleased songs by Orange Creek Riders and Soto solo works. It features popular tracks like “Already Gone,” “A Moment in Time” and the cathartic epic, “Return of the Rider.” The album was self-produced.[7]
In 2020, Soto also wrote and recorded the “Unity Song” in support of Joe Biden for President. It was featured at the 2020 Osceola County Biden Rally featuring now First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.[8]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.allmusic.com/artist/orange-creek-riders-mn0003825957/biography
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/284392-rockin-congressman-darren-soto-aims-to-rock-immigration-voter-rights
- ↑ https://www.rollcall.com/2018/05/09/take-five-darren-soto/
- ↑ https://open.spotify.com/album/0xeps5PcLOEPPSHzDe51F7?si=IkucT_xJRBiZHrCmyovpAw
- ↑ https://www.orlandoweekly.com/orlando/best-congressional-folk-band/BestOf?oid=17279648
- ↑ https://open.spotify.com/album/6x1vlxRBrk5ok5JuiZxMvk?si=vzGeRe1WQaiOU1toXy7NsA
- ↑ https://open.spotify.com/album/6soExr7SCOmZXyAOqU2p3C?si=nT36gwFHSlyRIXDcn2EWjA
- ↑ https://floridapolitics.com/archives/379875-darren-soto-the-folk-singing-joe-biden-supporter
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