Eddie From Ohio

Eddie From Ohio (or often just EFO) is an American folk band.

History

Name notwithstanding, the band is not from Ohio. A college friend of Hartness's coined the nickname for him, by analogy with the lead singer of fIREHOSE, Ed 'From Ohio' Crawford.

Related Topics:
Ohio - FIREHOSE

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Childhood friends Robbie Schaefer and Michael Clem recruited Julie Murphy (now Murphy Wells), a high-school friend of Schaefer's, and Eddie Hartness, of Clem's former band, to form the nascent folk group. Their early repertoire of covers (by such artists as The Byrds and Blues Traveler) was soon augmented by originals from songwriters Schaefer and Clem. The band developed a distinctive acoustic sound, marrying two acoustic guitars with hand percussion and strong four-part harmonies, and landed themselves a weekly residency at a local bar. Success and critical acclaim has built slowly over the course of EFO's history, but the band now boasts a truly nationwide following.

Related Topics:
The Byrds - Blues Traveler

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