Elana Rogers = songwriting, lead vocals, rhythm guitar
ZAK SLOAN = lead guitar, backing vocals
Amanday Ray = keys, backing vocals
Spencer Pyne or Marley Foreman = bass
David Derby, Dave Diflumeri or Chris Woodward = Drums
Mark Mauldin = pedal steel
Influences
To name a few:
I love Jeff Buckley's passion and intensity both lyrically, vocally and instrumentally:
Transplanting to Denver from her hometown of Dallas, TX in the spring of 2002, Elana brought with her years of expertise as a professional singer/songwriter. As a teenager she taught herself drums and acoustic guitar. Many strums later she released her distinctive Denver debut CD "One of Those Days" in May 2005, which warranted an excellent review in the Westword by Michael Roberts. She was since invited to perform at the 2005, 2007, 2008 & 2009 CHUN's Peoples's Fair, earned 2 special spots on 99.5 The Mountain's "Homegrown Hour", and was selected to showcase at 2005's Durango Songwriter's EXPO - her 1st year ever to attend! Her 2005-2006 band "Elana Rogers & The Reason" played stellar venues such as the Gothic Theatre, Soiled Dove, Herman's Hideaway, The Toad Tavern, The Walnut room and more! The successful band competed their way to the TOP 3 in the Toad Tavern's "Get a Leg Up" battle of the bands!
Elana's new CD, released October 2008, is titled "Someone Like You" and hosts a cast of compelling new originals. This diverse CD complation contains 9 originals and 1 cover spreading over a wide range of musical styles and influences, similar to: Allman Brothers, Queen, OURS, Motown, Steve Miller, Sinead O'Connor and Abra Moore. Click here to purchase via CD Baby!
While performing live, she'll capture you with her smokey wide-range vocals, articulate songwriting style, love & infatuation for singing and playing live, and her unique Americana Rock-style genre. She combines a mixture of tugging originals and her adaptation of covers - making them all her own. To this day Elana continues to explore the art and passion of songwriting.
R - E - V - I - E - W - S:
Toad Tavern - "GET A LEG UP" BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2006 - LITTLETON, COLORADO:
Elana Rogers & The Reason - PLAYED 02/16/06 "Elana came ready to battle it out. With an exuberant crowd and a high-end performance, Elana Rogers the Reason brought the house down. Nothing against the other bands mind you. Elana was able to bring a winning combination of stage presence, rockin' tunes and a stellar performance edging it out over very stiff competition".
"Solid sound, lots of enthusiasm and talent. Best crowd response I've seen since this began. Good vocals, great guitar solos. Overall: Very entertaining. THE WINNER: Elana Rogers and the Reason" - Pool Cleaners (judges at "Get a Leg Up")
"It wasn't enough that I could not take my eyes off her when she walked on stage. She then yanked at my heart with her songs and music! Elana had me and everyone else in the club by the ears." - Johnnie Good of Good Productions
The first time I heard Elana, she made me cry. Raw emotionpowerful- Tammi Clancy Manager of Summer Hartbauer
"When on that stage a beauty radiates from Elana that transcends the physical realm. There's joy, passion, and a sense you are one with Elana. And there is talent. Plenty of it.- Mark Stout / WhatsDoingInDenver.com
Click here to see us perform "I'll Be Free" at CHUN's 2009 People's Fair! Featuring Zak Sloan on lead axe, Mark Mauldin on pedal steel and guitar, Rob Cameron on drums, and George Hirtle on bass:
Click HERE to view the remaining set of the 2009 People's Fair performance!
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Click here to see us perform "Five & Dime" at CHUN's 2007 People's Fair! Featuring Zak Sloan on lead axe, Marley Forman on bass, and Chris Woodward (SPIV, Demon Funkies) on drums:
WESTWORD'S MUSIC REVIEW / PUBLISHED: THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2005
(Self-released)
By Michael Roberts
"Considering the mob of generic singer-songwriters currently operating in these parts, a performer can stand out only if she or he has something to offer beyond an excess of sensitivity. Fortunately, Rogers does. Her voice is flavored by a Dallas upbringing, and that hint of twang, along with a pleasantly sassy musical personality, boosts her Denver debut.
Two of the six tracks here are covers, yet the unusual arrangements applied to the Verve's "Drugs Don't Work" and Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes" prevent these cautious choices from proving fatal. Besides, the title cut, the jaunty "Five & Dime" and "Texas Teardrops" demonstrate that she won't need to use the familiar-material crutch much longer. The ditties on One of Those Days, to be introduced at a Thursday, May 12, CD-release party at Cricket on the Hill, are a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll, and a lot more distinctive than what many local tunesmiths are strumming these days."
"Support for our Sister" Benefit at the D Note! Friday, September 25th!
Interested in Meeting:
Hard-core music junkies, John Cussak, and John Corbett - Mr. Hottness who also happens to be a hard-core music junkie. ;)
Oooooooooooooooh My!! Another Day to unleash da Boogie and Rejoice in
knowing all my Friends are gearing up for JaBeaux's Return to the
Airwaves in November! I'm really beside myself Today...I was foaming at
the Mouth but Now, I just have to let it all hang out and Dance!
Dance,Dance,Dance...Happy Days are here Buckaroo's and I'm so glad your
on this Groove Train, Turn it Up!! Unleash yoursefl Today and enjoy
that Groove! Let it Rain! The Boogie is on! I Love Ya'!!
Hey Elana-Thnx for the reminder on the TRAVIS concert at the Gothis Theater this week! That was a cool concert & fun hangin' w/ U & April! Cheers & keep rockin'! I'm almost packed for my whirlwind rock on the high seas!
The Informants Get Their Blues On @ Ziggie's Friday! The Informants rock you all night long Friday Ziggie's in Denver.
Hey Kats and Kittens,
The Informants @ Ziggie's Friday The Informants are back in action this weekend, bringing you a FULL night of dirty blues this Friday (4/17) at Denver's finest blues establishment, Ziggie's Saloon (38th & Sheridan in Denver). Informants shows at Ziggie's are starting to get a life of their own. It's always hot, sweaty and naughty. The crowds have also been at capacity, so be sure to get there early. The Informants take the stage at 9pm and play two full shows! So come on out, get a taste of the new record and dance your blues away.
NEW INFORMANTS CD SET FOR SPRING RELEASE Summer Dates and New Year’s Eve Announced
A new album from the Informants is currently being mixed and readied for a late spring release according to the band's label, Wipe It Off! Records. The yet untitled album was recorded this past winter at Denver's Notably Fine Audio with house engineer Mario Casilio and producer Jeremy Lawton, also of Big Head Todd & the Monsters. The album title, track listing, art work, and release date are expected to be released soon.
The Informants have also announced an extensive list of summer tour dates, including the grand opening of the Ghost Ranch Saloon--a new Steamboat Springs 400 seat music venue; headline slots on the Belvedere, Empire, and Blue Water Blues Festivals; Summerfest Blues & Brews with John Lee Hooker, Jr.; bikinis at Caldonia's; fireworks in Fraser; Memorial Day on Gold Hill; a dozen or more of Colorado's best concert series and festivals; and more shows to be announced soon. For details and the latest updates, check the band's official website www.theinformantsband.com.
Warming up for St. Patrick's Day! Stop by our site and check our March schedule for a gig near you. Hope to see you at a show. Enjoy our new video "Whiskey Tonight" and stop by our site for a FREE download of the new song. Cheers!
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