TRIBORO hails from the boroughs of New York, but looks beyond the Hudson, to other places and other times, for songs and inspiration. They are an acoustic vocal trio that applies fine three-part harmony to an eclectic mix of musical genres.
Hear great old-time, new-time, Carter Family, country, Western, bluegrass and beyond.

TRIBORO is:
Phyllis Elkind (Manhattan)
Phyllis' early influences were the Weavers and Pete Seeger, and the weekly 'hootenanny' at her high school. She has worked as a music teacher for children and taught members of pre-teen rock bands. Phyllis was lead singer in the country Western dance band, "Midnight Rodeo", and brings a lot of great country material to Triboro. She is the founder of the ever popular, "Freddie and the Drumsticks"; a women's rock band. She plays guitar in Triboro and her first and remaining love is singing harmony.

Don Friedman (Brooklyn)
Don has been playing guitar and singing for many (many) years. Although some of his earliest playing was with a high school rock band, "The Soul Searchers", he was particularly influenced by the folk music revival of the 60s. Don has recently been exploring old-time and other more traditional music, as well as songs from other countries. He has a great ear for harmony, plays rhythm and lead guitar, and has recently taken up the mandolin. By day, he is an anti-poverty lawyer, and, as his union's semi-official troubadour, has played on picket lines and at union rallies.
Evy Mayer (The Bronx)
Evy is a former social worker who started playing guitar at age 13. As a child she didn't know she was singing harmony, until someone told her that's what she was doing. During high school Evy was in the All City High School Chorus and continued to sing and play folk songs. Twelve years ago, after a trip to Hawaii, she started to play ukulele. In addition, she plays dumbek and other percussion instruments. Evy also performs on and produces albums, the latest of which, "Humor Me!" presents 17 humorous songs. She is enjoying Triboro's musical exploration of Carter family material.


Triboro CD

Our new album, self titled Triboro, is now available in both CD and Cassette formats.

1. Are You Tired of Me, My Darling? - A. P. Carter
2. Orphan Girl - Gillian Welch
3. Tennessee Blues - Bobby Charles
4. I'll See You In C-U-B-A - Irving Berlin
5. My Dixie Darling - A. P. Carter
6. Open That Can - Nancy White
7. San Antonio Rose - Bob Wills
8. Early - Greg Brown
9. Good Enough For Now - "Weird" Al Yancovic
10. Nobody Loves Me - Zeke Clements
11. Sleepless Nights - Boudleaux Bryant and Felice Bryant
12. While The Band Is Playin' Dixie - Sara Carter and Maybelle Carter
13. Blue Kentucky Girl - Johnny Mullins
14. Hard Times Come Again No More - Stephen Foster
15. Who Will Watch The Home Place - Kate Long
16. My Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii - Cogswell, Harrison and Noble

For information and bookings contact: EVY MAYER 3050 Fairfield Ave #3K, Bronx, NY 10463. Phone: (718) 549-1344 (after 11 AM). Contact Evy Mayer

Listen to Triboro track samples: Early; Baltimore Fire