If you know of a club or someone needing a COUNTRY band or musician
(locally in AZ) ... PLEASE contact me !!! THANKS !!!
Ebb - Drums
(Ebb's Web Site)
Ebbert ( also
known to friends as "Ebb") started
playing drums
at the early age of 3.
Practicing was somthing that Ebb did ALL the
TIME. At 14,
he began playing seriously.
His musical influences come from artist(s) like: Jonatha Brooke,
Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel, Joni Mitchell, Sting, and from
drummers & percussionists like Vinnie Colaiuta,
Gary Novak, Jeff
Porcaro,
Matt Chamberlain, Abe Laboriel Jr., Alex Acuna, and
Carlos Vega.
In 1997, he joined the group blacksheep choir.
The group writes music that is influenced by artists such as Paul
Simon, Peter Gabriel, Sting, and also David Byrne. Blacksheep choir
will be releasing a CD around spring of 2004.
In spring of 2000 was a very positive direction in Ebb's
life as a
musician. As a musician/accompanyist for modern dance classes at Arizona State University
& Scottsdale
Community College. New ideas and a different point of
view, has
expanded his music
in new directions.
Ebb
played with Haywire also known as the "All Earl Band" for KNIX's, "Tim & Willy."
He has has opened for and played with such artists as Charlie
Daniels, Blake Shelton, Dixie Chicks, She Daisey, Aaron Tippon, Billy
Dean, Sawyer Brown, Chris Ledoux, Tracy Lawrence, Blake Sheldon, Dierks
Bentley, and many others! |
MEL TRAVIS - Bass, Lead & Harmony
Vocals
Mel
has played with recording artists LEON
EVERETTE (9
Gold albums) and JOHNNY RODRIQUEZ. Valley bands: ANTE-UP (early 1980's), BARELY LEGAL (early 1990's) who won Regional in the
GMC Truck Talent Contest.
He spent 7 years in Nashville, TN. He has opened for many country artists as well as played "The
Road" for too
many
years. (LOL)
He was raised on Gospel music. His
influences are GEORGE JONES, MERLE
HAGGARD, ALAN JACKSON and TRAVIS TRITT, to name a few.
QUOTE: "You might as
well have fun when you come see us, cause we're going to! " and "Let's have a HOLLER
and SWOLLER!" |
DOC - Keyboard & Vocals
Doc
was born in Chicago. At age 16, he was working in variety bands
doing weddings and parties. The experience of playing different
styles helped to land a contract with a top 40 rock band doing late
night, after hour clubs on Chicago's north side.
He moved to Phoenix in 1978 and worked in a rock band for several
years. Wanting to explore other avenues, he found the Tex-Mex
flavor of the southwest intriging. He joined a local group headed
by recording artist CONNIE MORADO.
One of the highlights was opening for the Award winning group "LA MAFIA".
After
several years, it was once again time to change. Doc decided to
try the country venue. He worked with several local groups at
bars and clubs in the Phoenix area. He also had the opportunity
to open for
FREDDIE FENDER'S TEXAS TORNADOS
and JERRY
JEFF WALKER. |
WILL BROWN - Guitar & Vocals
William
Brown was born in Circleville, Ohio, June 21, 1960 and raised on his
family's farm in the rolling hills of Ohio. Will learned to play
guitar and sing while sitting on the porch, playing the old country
songs with his dad.
Will moved to Phoenix after finishing high
school in 1978. Within a few short years, he began to play the
C&W club circuit.
After years of playing guitar, Will combined a
smooth, melodic tone, with his love for traditional country, to create
his own unique sound. Will's distinctive sound has been heard in
many groups in Phoenix, including
YOUNG COUNTRY & JENNY LYNN & the MEN.
Will also worked as a soundman for several groups, which has helped to develop his understanding of music and equipment.
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