Dave Christman – “The Mill River Flood” [Song Review]

New York City-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Dave Christman releases his new single/music video, “The Mill River Flood,” inspired by the collapse of the Mill River dam in western Massachusetts in 1874, resulting in the deaths of 139 people, primarily women and children. After the tragedy, the investigation concluded the mill owners had cut corners in the dam’s planning and construction. Christman explains, “I wanted to balance the hard facts with a personal narrative that conveys the sense of loss I got looking at photos of the aftermath of the flood.” Christman was a founding member and songwriter for Delroy Rebop (Archive Records), a powerhouse Rochester, NY, band that shared the stage with The Motels, The Rockats, Blotto, and others. After a break to pursue a career in media and ...

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