Born in a land of converging waters, Gus Reeves and Brad Wager make up duo River Twain; a soulful amalgamation of roots, blues, folk and americana music collectively known as DUSTBOWL SOUL.

Musician and master song-craftsman Gus Reeves cut his teeth in Chicago, IL, where his brand of music americana was heavily influenced by the blues. Reeves was granted an artist fellowship award from the Illinois Arts Council for one of five original, full length self-produced albums. In addition to which Reeves recorded three full length albums for Orange Van Records before leaving Chicago for Portland, OR via L.A.

With roots in trumpet, cello, jazz guitar and upright bass, Pacific Northwest native Brad Wager is a multi-instrumentalist whose varied background lends a supporting depth and richness to the music of River Twain.