
About The Five Deadly Venoms
The Five Deadly Venoms have quickly and rightfully earned a reputation at the top of New York City’s vibrant bluegrass scene. The band is comprised of first-call instrumentalists and award-winning pickers who have come together to carve a fresh, exciting and unique vision of American acoustic and Bluegrass music with a sound that is soulful and sincere, adventurous with respect for tradition, playful and serious all at the same time. The Five Deadly Venoms are Elio Schiavo, Mandolin; Rick Snell, Guitar: Rob Hecht, Violin; James Kerr, Dobro; Ian M. Riggs on Bass.