ABOUT
The Minding's music encompasses many genres, including, but not limited to, jazz standards, blues, pop, rock, bluegrass, modern and traditional Celtic, R&B, even a bit of gospel! The name of the band was taken from a Scottish term meaning to recall or bring something to mind. We have performed at bistros, large civic and community events, a fundraiser for a major university, private events and had two shows at The Clocktower Cabaret (one was a sell-out show at this venue formerly known as Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret). theminding.net
- Screen name:
- Minding1
- Member since:
- Jan 31 2017
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years together:
- 13
- Gigs played:
- 50 to 100
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
Influences
Eva Cassidy, Sara Vaughn, Wolfstone, Gershwin Brothers, Imelda May, Frank Sinatra, Joe Simon, Loreena McKennitt, Fleetwood Mac, Petula Clark, Old Blind Dogs, David Bowie, Annie Lennox, and all the great musicians out in this world!
Members Of Band
Susan Cox- Founder/Manager/Lead Vocalist/Backing Vocals/Percussion
Andy Amidon - Lead Guitar, Lead/Backing Vocal
Chip McCullough - Bass Guitar, Lead/Backing Vocals
Barbara Valente - Violin/Fiddle/Keyboard/Backing Vocals
Troy Valente - Drums
EQUIPMENT
Full sound system, board, monitors, 4 mic stands, djembe, cajon, various hand percussion instruments, three vocal mics.
MUSIC
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50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
50 Ways To Leave Your Lover Track number: 1 Year: 1975 Genre: Pop
One of our favorite songs from the 70s, and Andy does a great job on vocals with this one! So many great songs came from Mr. Simon...
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Java Jive
Java Jive Track number: 2 Year: 1940 Genre: Jazz
The Ink Spots made this song famous in 1940, and it was in the movie, "This Is Our Life". We love the harmonies in this ode the the caffeine buzz...
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Let Love Take Control
Let Love Take Control Track number: 3 Year: 1997 Genre: Blues
Chip, aka: Chipacabra, celebrates this Tab Benoit tune with masterful style. The rest of the band is pretty okay too!
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Thrice Baked Potato
Thrice Baked Potato Track number: 4 Year: 2015 Genre: Celtic
This instrumental is written by our fiddle player, Barb, and her husband, our drummer, Troy. We all worked on the current arrangement and love this little hot potato...
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Wade In The Water
Wade In The Water Track number: 5 Year: 1901 Genre: Christian / Gospel
The lyrics to this spiritual were first published in 1901. It's been one of my favorite songs through my whole life. We put our own stamp on it...