SEEKING
Dobro, Fiddle, Mandolin, Banjo, Harmonica, Background Singer, Keyboard, Lead Guitar.ABOUT
We are a "wholesome family oriented" band providing entertainment primarily in festival settings. We have performed in Branson, Missouri, as well as many other venues, drawing as many as 700-1,000 people for our shows.
Our passion is performing music with a positive message geared toward traditional family values. We are not "preachy", nor do we typically have more than 2-3 "gospel" songs in any given show, but we avoid songs with references to drinking, cheating, violence or excessive "lost love" songs.
Our shows are never boring, we have a blast, as do our audiences. We integrate comedic songs and jokes occasionally as well, where appropriate.
If you do not appreciate or see the value in "good clean fun", pass us by. We are not interested in anyone who feels it is necessary to drink, do drugs or be vulgar to have a good time.
- Screen name:
- SweetSurrenderBand
- Member since:
- Jan 05 2011
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years together:
- 7
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Age:
- 63 years
Influences
Too many to list, but here are a few by genre...
Western: Eddie Arnold, Tex Ritter, Roy Rogers, Gene Autry,
Jim Reeves, Sons of the Pioneers, Ed Bruce, Chris LeDoux,
Michael Martin murphy, Cotton Yancey, Bob Wills...
Country: Alabama, Don Williams, Merle Haggard, George Jones,
Ronny Milsap, Statler Brothers, Oak Ridge Boys,
George Strait, Toby Keith, Garth Brooks, Willy Nelson...
Folk: John Denver, James Taylor, Dan Fogelburg, Tim O'Brien, Simon & Garfunkel, Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Croce...
Rock: Eagles, Bob Seger, Kansas, America, Bread...
Members Of Band
Gill Miller, Founder: Lead/Harmony vocals; guitarist [both rhythm & fingerpicking style as well as occasional lead picking].
Additional instruments played: Harmonica, Keyboard, as well as some Banjo, Mandolin, Drums, and various other instruments.
Kelley Grace, Lead/harmony vocals, Tamborine/shakers, ect. and keyboard.
[I currently have several people who perform with me from time to time depending on the venue and type of show, on an "as need" basis.
EQUIPMENT
6 string & 12 string acoustic/electric guitars; keyboard; Acoustic amp, Crate 8 channel Powered mixer; 15" 150 watt Crate speakers; Shure 57& 58 microphones, various misc. gear. Peavey 9 channel board with 15" 150 watt speakers, powered monitors, ect.
CALENDAR
Past Events
This monthly jam is always a blast and a chance to meet some of the other talented musicians in the area. Each act gets 15-20 minutes to showcase their talent, then there is an "all play" jam.
No door charge
refreshments are available
We will be the opening act of 3 bands and numerous activities including games and food items, as well as a "corn hole" tournament. More info to come...
