MATCHING ORANGE is an exciting new band from the Boston area, distinguished by their high energy playing and brightly colored music folders. Using the trio of Eric McDonald (mandolin), Eric Eid-Reiner (piano), and Brendan Carey Block (fiddle), they create a swirling level of intensity, sometimes gritty, sometimes pure, and always engaging. Matching Orange takes full advantage of a diverse musical background, with extensive training in folk, classical, jazz, and other traditions. Using this training, a love for all varieties of traditional music and dance, and a desire for minimalism, they bring to the dance floor an intriguing mix of sound that is equally at home in front of a listening audience.

"This is a fine young band! Being contra dancers themselves, they understand how to please the dancers with their high energy playing. Matching Orange has a broad range of musical styles and a terrific sound! You'll love dancing to their music!" -- Lucia Watson, caller