Michelle Ward,
Glenn Woodhouse,
Mike Gourley,
John Rice.
Influences
Michael is a Rock Fan. Michelle comes from a long line of family musicians and is passionate about Zydeco, Blues and Soul music. Glenn's inspiration springs from classic rock and blues. John digs Rock, Blues, Jazz, Jamerson & McCartney.
We like R&B, Soul, Texas Swing, Zydeco, Rock and most things Blue!
Sounds Like
Us we hope!
Groovin' Chicago style meets R&B with a shake of Zydeco and Soul every now and then :-)
Displaying the diversity of a band whose players are influenced by blues, rock, R&B, jazz and zydeco, The ColdRail Blues Band is laying down a solid fun groove and bringing new life to static feet everywhere they play.
Celebrating their 4th year, members of The ColdRail Blues Band are no strangers to the local music scene, each having played with many other people and groups over the years. Still each was looking for an outlet for the music that inspired them most. When what seemed like a casual conversation turned to more serious discussion about how fun it would be to play in a band where you could hear and dance to music blending all those influences, The ColdRail Blues Band was born.
"We've been really fortunate finding the right people who love being together and creating fun music. Our drummer, Michael Gourley, is talented, fun and probably one of the easiest going people I've ever met.” When our harp player, Glenn Woodhouse, joined us in our second year, our sound really came together... He rocks!" The newest addition to the band is John Rice who can really lay down a solid bottom end groove on the bass!
The band continues to generate steady interest each year from performances at the Moscow Farmer’s Market, the Renaissance Fair, Pullman’s Summer Concerts in the Park, BBQ & Blues, the Eastside Marketplace Music series, and the Nez Perce County Fair. The summer of 2009 continues that growing list of venues and reaching a new audience with appearances at M.J. Barley Hoppers, Rooster's Landing, the Palouse Car Show and a reoccurring stint at The Wawawai Canyon Winery in Pullman.
A soulful Strat, tasty Harp, and hard driving back line bring you great originals like "My Sunshine", "Dog House", and "Walk That Talk" as well as classics from the likes of Buddy Guy, Willie Dixon, Elmore James, B.B. King and other greats of the blues influenced genre. We look forward to bringing our high-energy mix of authentic blues to your stage.
For booking info & our online press kit please contact us at ColdRail Blues Booking.
A ColdRail Blues Band Original ~
"Dog House" by M. Ward/G. Woodhouse
Missing you guys like mad but need to stay out of the heat .. I'm the meantime I will pray for rain in My doghouse and will see you beautiful people next time you're down. Barleyhoppers, I do believe it's time we met. I'm playing down here this afternoon. Git the call Monday nioght .. the music and one reharsal Tuesday, 'nother rehearsal this lovely Wednesday and I tried to learn 30-something tunes today. This ought to be .. interesting? lol Peace!
My face is always smiling at you! =D Except for tonight, I'm afraid. I couldn't find a hitch up so I , unfortunately, will be anxiously awaiting your rearrival on the 22nd instead .. tonight I think I am going to just have to force myself to do something else this evening.
-Her thoughts land squarely in the arms of a Scot- An engineer .. a captain .. Star Fleet itself is calling to me ..
Maria is going to the movies!!! Love you guys and see you in the world. Break a leg! And Hello to Connie and Emma. -smiles and waves-
Thank you so very much for the friendship and the kind words. You Rock! Don't forget to visit us often or else the crady dancin cat on our page will come after you. Keep rockin the blues!
Heya Michelle .. John .. guys! I was sorry to have missed you this last weekend.I had a whiney weekend .. it was cold and rainy and I didn't feel like walking. I know, I know .. Call the wahmbulance. I will see you next time .. or maaaybe .. I will hitch a ride up with John to the Winery this weekend. You guys are amaaazing and I can't wait to see you again .. Gotta have my Doghouse, darlings. =D Peace out .. rock the house! My luffs to Emma! See you in the world! As for picture .. believe it or not, I don't have any kind of current photo. I'm the camera hater, remember? =D will see if I can get Samantha to take a few .. I at least want pics of my babies. My violin bow is a prismatic carbon graphite .. it looks like metal flake car finishes of the late 80's .. tee hee. Sure is pretty in stage lights.
Hey Arfy - great to hear from you! I would love to come over for a visit sometime - maybe this summer? I have a friend who lives over your way that I like to sing old-timey with - maybe you could back us up on bass :) Love, mary
