Steve Welner (vocal, guitar)
Rich Lanahan (guitar, vocal)
Mike "Hombre" Meehan (bass, vocal)
Billy Cairns (drums)
Mike Leuci (drums)
Influences
Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, Son Volt, Wilco (just to name a few)
Sounds Like
..."It's a fantastic record, as good as anything I've heard this year." Colin Fielding 96.5 Inner FM-------------------..."Stole Away... The Billy Sessions, named for the band's late drummer Billy Cairns should be played on endless repeat as you travel America's highways." Jeff Weiss MoM------------------
..."These guys have a rare ability to say truths and verities with a pulsing beat, organic drive and an unmistakable connection to the rootstock of American music. Witty lyrics and visual song writing make this listen special." Doc Blues L.I.B.S.---
Fourteen Feet is a New York based alt-country, roots-rock band that was founded by singer/songwriter, guitarist Steve Welner. Along with Steve (guitar, vocal), the band features Rich Lanahan (guitar, vocal), Mike "Hombre" Meehan (bass, vocal), and Mike Leuci (drums). Running the gamut from traditional acoustic folk, blues, and bluegrass, to electric rock, Fourteen Feet can most accurately be described as fitting within the umbrella of "Americana" style music. The band's third, and most recent album, Stole Away..."The Billy Sessions" was produced by Eric "Roscoe" Ambel and engineered by Tim Hatfield at Cowboy Technical Services in Brooklyn, NY. It was named in tribute to their late great drummer, Billy Cairns who played on all of the tracks. Upon release in August 2008 it was the number one selling CD at "Miles of Music". Steve was selected as one of the top 5 songwriters, and the album has been selected as one of the top 5 releases in 2008 by DJ Colin Fielding (96.5 Fm) to the Austin, Tx based, "Freeform American Roots" (FAR) charts. The band's other recordings include, "Running Hearts" (2006) and, "All You Need" (2001). All three Fourteen Feet albums have received airplay on commercial and AAA radio stations, as well as pod casts here and abroad. The band keeps a fairly regular performance schedule, playing energetic electric, as well as acoustic shows, primarily in the New York metropolitan area. The name, Fourteen Feet was inspired by the distance that "Curly" fell through a laundry chute in a 3 Stooges episode, whereupon he wise-cracked that the drop was "fourteen feet". It was also the drop from the gallows as proclaimed by "Winnie" in the Joseph Conrad novel, "The Secret Agent".
Such a pleasure seeing you guys the other night and the following day. Hope all is well for all of you! Thanks again for making the journey upstate! -Tim
Thanks so much for the friendship. I'm really enjoying your music. Will try to catch you live someday soon. Say hey to my old buddy Mike Leuci. We went to high school together and collaborate every now and then. All the best to you and keep me in your loop.
PICS ARE NOW POSTED ON MY MYSPACE PAGE FROM JAMMIN' FOR THE KIDS!!
I am so over whelmed with emotions right now, that it’s not only breathe taking but rewarding at the same time!! ONCE AGAIN, I realized how truly blessed I am to have your respect, love and support towards my social cause of choice. For that alone I am honored and grateful - So thank you from the bottom of my heart and soul for not only believing in me and this event but for being my friend!
The sole purpose towards this event is to unite the Local Long Island Music scene to Jam for the those kids in need here on Long Island– I could not continue this event year after year, if it wasn’t for you standing behind me and Toys of Hope.. THIS EVENT WAS AND WILL ALWAYS BE ABOUT QUALITY AND NOT ABOUT VENUE QUANITY OF CROWD DRAW. YOUR PARTICAPTION on this event was NOT ONLY respected but valued across the board. So that said, please know your band/music truly captured the spirit of the Local Long Island Music Scene and what Jammin’ For The Kids is all about - for that alone ROCKS!!
Always remember, music is what heals the soul and guides us through those hard times! So please always stay true to your passion and roots and never lose faith in why you bring a smile to ones face when you play. This is coming from a fan/friend and not from another Venue/Event Promoter here on Long Island! ALWAYS KEEP YOUR MUSIC Flowing – BECAUSE YOUR ENERGY & PASSION WILL ALWAYS SHINE THROUGH OUR HEARTS!!
DJ Riders alone was able to help over 500 families here on Long Island and that was solely because of your support!! So once again, Thank you!!
SO HERE’S TO ANOTHER YEAR THAT WE JAMMED FOR THOSE KIDS IN NEED!
Hi guys! Hope you have a brilliant 2009. Looks like I'm stopping on this side of the pond for a little while tho who knows?! Be great to make it out there again soon! All the best X
7th Annual Jammin’ For the Kids – Winter Benefit Festival For Toys of Hope Foundation
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11TH - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14TH 2008
From the bottom of my heart and soul, I am truly honored to have your band be a part of my annual event once again this year. Your band truly represents the Local Long Island music scene along with capturing THE TRUE ESSENCE OF what Jammin’ For The Kids is all about - Thank you so much!!
I look forward to seeing you this weekend and I have no doubt in my mind that you will Kick Ass!!
Wow! and Atta-Boys!!, I must repeat my note to Rich, here: "I have had the pleasure of spinning that new Fourteen Feet reckid, "The Billy Sessions," over and over and over. Nothin' else has graced my ear-pod-on-my-truck-radio, since I heard the first note. (I do that to a record I love). I am awed - congrats!!! Harlo"
