Steve Baxter, lead vocals, bass, guitar, hails from Tennessee and brings his superb vocal talent to Flumewater. Steve grew up singing in church and has an encyclopedic knowledge of country and rock material.
John Goss, who plays guitar, bass and harmonica in addition to vocals, made a musical name for himself around Creede by playing in duets for Creede Arts Council events. He later played in the 5-piece band, Highway 149 from 1999-2002. He later played with the trio, 8852 in 2003.
Courtney La Zier plays lead and rhythm guitar and started his musical journey working as an engineer in a recording studio at age 14. He has played guitar since then and has played in bands such as, Smart Alice and the Dead Sea Squirrels at Eastern Illinois University. He owns Big River Music in South Fork, CO.
Jim Turnbull grew up in San Diego, CA and got his first drum kit at age seven. Jim studied rudiments in the La Mesa Drum Corps until age 10. Jim’s first rock band was formed in Jr. High. He later studied under San Diego State University percussionist, Danley Mitchell. Jim played in a variety of bands from funk to progressive rock until age 21 when he started college. After a 30- year lay-off from playing drums, he is back behind the kit with Flumewater.
Influences
Beatles, Stones, Byrds, Gram Parsons, Buddy Miller, Guy Clark, Neil Young, Tom Petty, Widespread Panic, Steve Earle, James McMurtry, Jimi Hendrix, Los Lobos, Van Morrison, Wilco, Delbert McClinton, The Who, Little Feat, Bob Marley, Leo Kottke, The Radiators, Tony Rice, David Grisman, Jerry Garcia...
San Luis Valley band, Flumewater, was created in the winter of 2004 by John Goss, Steve Baxter and Derrick Clifton of Creede, CO. Courtney La Zier joined on lead guitar in the fall of 2005. In the summer of 2006, Derrick moved to Tennessee and was replaced by Jim Turnbull on drums.
Flumewater’s repertoire covers rock, blues and progressive country. Old favorites by the Beatles, Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix are presented alongside gems from lesser-known songwriters like Buddy Miller, Guy Clark and Fred Eaglesmith. Each member of Flumewater writes original songs as well. Flumewater prides itself on strong vocal harmonies, in-the-pocket rhythms and its exhilarating live show. They are currently recording their first CD.
Hey there – FGC is hitting Colorado this week for a run of four great shows! Not one, but TWO, appearances at Denver’s Dancin’ in the Streets Fest August 7-9, including a Friday latenight at Quixote’s, and a Sunday evening performance between Leftover Salmon’s sets. We’ll also make our debut at the Mishawaka Amphitheatre near Fort Collins on Saturday, and return to 320 South in Breckenridge for a show with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band the following Tuesday. Click the image below for more info about each show at our website. It should be a great run, and we hope you can join us!
We also want to invite our Myspace friends to connect with us on Facebook. Click the links for the FGC Group and FGC Page, both great ways to stay in touch with the band and link up with other fans.
Hey there Flumewater, FGC’s Winter Tour ’09 continues next week with a five night run through Colorado. It’s been a few years since we’ve hit the Rockies, so we can’t wait to get back there!
Stop by our MySpace page for details about the Colorado shows and the rest of the tour, and don’t forget to check out our new album, Models and Metrics, available online and at all live shows!
Hey! Hoping my favorite high mountain band is faring well this fall. Greetings to you all from Wisconsin, home of the Packers. Be good to John. He just had a birthday.
New Billy Don Burns album THE BERLIN TAPES out now! Outlaw-Country at its finest, a must for fans of Waylon, Willie Nelson, Billy Joe Shaver, David Allan Coe, etc.
Friday July 11th and Saturday July 12th! You can play both days if u would like. We would like to have u play the late spot Friday nite and the middle slot on saturday! I am not sure what the times are yet but I should know by the end of next week. WE will be putting your name on our flyers this year also! Well Thanks Guys For comeing back to our Rally! You Guys ROCK!!!!
Thank you for that beautiful message! I think she's a secret muse for Meercat Manor.....I miss her so much! I miss you too by the way, think of you and Michelle often. I still have the wonderful "pep talk" notes you have given me over the years...when I have a hard day I look over them. Love to you both!!
Hey FLUMEWATER! Hope you're doing well. The band is really excited to have just launched the new Family Groove Caravan, and we wanted to give you a heads up about it. Click away and enjoy the site!
