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The Bargain is a Connecticut-based original music trio formed in 2019, featuring Frank Critelli (lead vocals), Muddy Rivers (guitar and harmony vocals), and Shandy Lawson (mandolin). Drawing inspiration from artists as diverse as The Band, Metallica, and the writings of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the trio blends guitar-driven acoustic rock, folk influences, soaring harmonies, and thoughtful songwriting into a distinctive Americana sound. �thebargainband.com +1
Their debut release, Hindsight: 2020, arrived in 2021 and was followed by the acclaimed studio album '22 in 2022, earning recognition on multiple Connecticut year-end “Best Of” lists. The group performs throughout New England as both an acoustic trio and an expanded electric ensemble. �
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The Bargain is an award-winning Connecticut acoustic trio featuring Frank Critelli, Muddy Rivers, and Shandy Lawson. Combining rich vocal harmonies, intricate guitar work, expressive mandolin, and heartfelt songwriting, the band creates a compelling blend of Americana, folk-rock, and acoustic pop. Since forming in 2019, The Bargain has become a staple of the New England music scene, earning critical acclaim for releases including Hindsight: 2020 and '22 while building a reputation for powerful live performances. �
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Short Bio (for promotional use):
The Bargain is an award-winning Connecticut acoustic trio featuring Frank Critelli, Muddy Rivers, and Shandy Lawson. Combining rich vocal harmonies, intricate guitar work, expressive mandolin, and heartfelt songwriting, the band creates a compelling blend of Americana, folk-rock, and acoustic pop. Since forming in 2019, The Bargain has become a staple of the New England music scene, earning critical acclaim for releases including Hindsight: 2020 and '22 while building a reputation for powerful live performances. �
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