Father & Son: Jake & River Eckert | Noise Control For this special Father’s Day episode of Noise Control, Rebec Edelson and Jonny Ray sit down with New Orleans father-and-son duo Jake and River Eckert for a conversation about music, family, and carrying the New Orleans sound into the next generation. Jake Eckert is a longtime New Orleans musician, guitarist, producer, recording engineer, and member of the New Orleans Suspects, with years of experience performing with artists including the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Allen Toussaint, George Porter Jr., Dr. John, Little Feat, and many more. River Eckert is making a name of his own as a young pianist, vocalist, songwriter, and bandleader. Starting piano at just three years old, River has already performed at major New Orleans venues and festivals, including the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Tipitina’s, the Maple Leaf, and the NOLA Funk Fest. In this episode, Jake and River open up about their musical journey, growing up surrounded by New Orleans' legendary musicians, performing together, and what it means to pass the torch from one generation to the next. It's a conversation about fatherhood, music, mentorship, New Orleans culture, and finding your own voice while honoring where you came from. 🎙️ Hosted by Rebec Edelson & Jonny Ray 🎸 Featuring Jake Eckert & River Eckert 📍 Fan Cave Studios — New Orleans, Louisiana Stay noisy! Credits Episode Executive Producer-Lovestruck Productions LLC Producer-Rebecca Edelson Producer-Jonny Ray Social Media: Dylan DiYeso Talent : Jake Eckert and River Eckert On location: New Orleans, Louisiana at Fan Cave Studios Editing By: Echo Studios Intro Music by: Sean Edelson and Shira Lee Thank you to our Sponsor: Todd Nathanson of Sotheby’s International Realty Tune In To Win : Giveaways !!!! Shout out to: Delila Penson our Consulting Producer Thank you for your continued support of the Noise Control Podcast. Your support helps us continue bringing you great stories from the people who make music happen, as always, STAY NOISY!
