Sandcatchers was formed in the corner of Cheryl's, a bustling soul food restaurant in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. Joined by Myk Freedman, Michael Bates and Shai Wetzer, a fresh sound was created blending the Middle Eastern trope of the oud with the dreamy, Americana-infused textures of the lap steel - and a new project was born. Featuring original music by Fruchter inspired both by Middle Eastern maqam and the Appalachian trail, Sandcatchers is a beautiful collaboration of sound and souls.

Capturing the vibe of the bluegrass/Americana scene spearheaded by musicians such as Bela Fleck and Yo-Yo ma with the Middle Eastern flavor of forward-thinking oud players like Rabih Abu Khalil and Ara Dinkjian, Sandcatchers has created its own tuneful world. Fruchter’s compositions are simple and catchy, but with an understated complexity that keeps the listener guessing. Each instrument plays a prominent role in every song, melodically contributing to the composition and enhancing the effect that this is a band in the truest sense of the word.

INTRODUCING SANDCATCHERS

SANDCATCHERS BANDCAMP

SANDCATCHERS AT PASTE MAGAZINE STUDIOS

SANDCATCHERS AT NATIONAL SAWDUST WITH DAVID KRAKAUER

www.sandcatchers.com

PRAISE FOR SANDCATCHERS

"I was quite moved by the music. The melodies are interesting and the harmonic accompaniment is at times beautifully haunting. Sandcatchers is bringing a new sound pallette to the genre" -Ara Dinkjian, oud virtuoso, Secret Trio

"[Sandcatchers brings] a convincing blend of Near Eastern classical and Americana" -John Schaefer, WNYC

The collisions of edgy twang and spry melodic twists has a mesmerizing presence...It’s an unconventional combination, which makes it that much more impressive how embraceable this music is. -Bandcamp Daily

Sandcatchers are one of the best new bands to emerge from New York in recent memory. Check out this disc and be the first of your friends to dig their splendor! -Bruce Lee Gallanter, Downtown Music Gallery NYC