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Acoustic Stories - Performing nearly 1,000 shows since 2004 is an extraordinary
4 piece acoustic classic pop rock band that has won the hearts of many Metro
Detroit fans. From Bars, Concert Venues and Festivals this band is loved by all
ages.
Maria Wade – Lead Vocals and Percussionist – www.mariawade.com
Acoustic Stories is Lead by 80 Pound Dyno Vocalist, writer and recording artists
Maria Wade whom has been performing professionally and opening for many National
Pop and R&B artists such as Ready for the World, Roger Zapp and many more since
the Age of 13 delivering a powerful performance every time she graces the stage
singing tunes of all Genres that shocks and mesmerizes the audiences every time
a note hits the air. Maria has been compared to vocalists such as Janis Joplin,
Tina Turner, Bonnie Riatt, Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morrisette and there have even
been comments of her being a female Robert Plant.
Christopher St. Onge Lead Guitar and vocalists –
www.myspace.com/christopherstonge or
www.myspace.com/acousticstories
Chris has been a musician for over 30 years, a multi-instrumentalist (19 and the
list is still growing), stage and recording veteran with thousands of
performances. He’s been a front-man/sideman in over 35 bands during his
career. Chris has a degree in music, and is a 2 time Musician’s Institute
graduate. He is also an accomplished teacher, a prolific song writer, vintage
guitar & amplifier authority, and Rock & Roll history aficionado. The list goes
on and on. Chris has shared the stage with a wide variety of industry veterans
such as Merle Haggard, Zak Wilde, Tony Bennett, and Greg Bissonette just to name
a few. You can currently find Chris performing with Acoustic Stories.
Delaney R. Ragland – http://www.myspace.com/delaneyrragland
Delaney is is a multi-talented percussionist / conga player/recording artist by
the age of 9 years old with over 20 years of experiencing performing with gospel
recording artists such as Wanda Nero Butler, Who’s Who of the Detroit’s Music
Scene also studying Afro-Cuban rhythms with world famous James Bongo and opening
for recording artists such as Little Brother and The Williams Brothers. He is
currently a member of the band for recording artists Salt & Peppa. When he is
not on the road he is performing with Acoustic Stories or the Wade Band.
Eric Stang – Bass and Guitar Player – http://www.myspace.com/estang383
As a full
time musician, bassist/guitarist Eric Stang has been playing in bands since the
age of 14 opening for Bands Such as Motorhead, Typo Negative, Jason Bohnam Band,
and Overkill just to name a few. A Metro Detroit native, Eric writes and
performs original and popular cover songs. Since recovering from severe Carpal
Tunnel in both hands, he has performed over 100 shows in the last 8 months.
That doesn’t include over 1,000 performances in the last 16 years. You can
currently find Eric performing with Acoustic Stories, Wade Street Band and Ben
Scott.
Musicians you may see performing with Acoustic Stories or Wade Street Band
Rob Chism -
http://www.myspace.com/robchism Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Piano.
Back-up and Lead Vocals –
In Acoustic Stories we have something for everyone, Rob Chism a new element and
twist to the band adding a strong edge to our Southern Rock, Blues, and Country
selections but nothing limits this young Studio Veteran and professional
performer since the age of 9 years old from giving a powerful performance for
any tune he plays.
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