Founding Members:
Tim Taylor - drums
Mark McLeod - vocals, guitar
Wendy Godley - vocals, guitar
Tom Snediker - vocals, guitar
Keith Cooley - vocals, bass, guitar
Alex Hamilton - vocals, keyboards
Dave Ruggio - vocals, guitar
Present Fulltimers:
Dan Dunlap - vocals, guitar
Wendy Godley - vocals, guitar
Greg Bump - bass
Rick Godley - drums
Past fulltimers:
Kurt Kratch - vocals, bass
D. J Crotteau - vocals, bass
Gerry Skenderian - bass
Tom Lehman - vocals, bass
Steve "Slash" Hunt - bass
Joringle Starchild - percussion
Thomas Wilson - drums
Kris Hodges - drums
Keven Aland - violin
Friends who have played with us:
Dylan Locke - bass (Yams From Outer Space)
Mike Kirby - guitar (Yams From Outer Space)
George Penn - drums (Yams From Outer Space)
Bob Margolin - guitar, vocals (Muddy Waters)
Mark David - guitar, vocals (The Dayz)
Craig "Catfish" Counts - guitar, vocal (Electric Woodshed)
Mandy Cash - vocals (my wife)
Lynnie Golan - vocals
Raj Gupta - bass (Eet Wau)
Ahmet Bubakaya - accordion (Almond Chicken Ding)
Jonathan Barker - keyboards (Electric Woodshed)
Ronnie "Idiot Boy" Clifford - vocals (SCUM)
Stu Salmon - bass (Electric Woodshed)
John Fogel - guitar (Zookeeper)
Jerry Abrams - congas (Jerry Abrams Head Lights)
David Gans - guitar, vocals (the Grateful Dead Hour)
Robin Sylvester - keyboards, guitar (Ratdog)
Tim Mills - banjo (Crossties)
Doug Hancock - keyboards, guitar, vocals (Locomotives)
Henry Hancock - bass, trombone (Locomotives)
Henry Kelly - guitar, vocals (general inasanity)
Whitney "Leon" Lewis - guitar, vocals (The Dayz)
Susan Paulette - vocals (Tangled Trio)
Donnie Minson - guitar, vocals (Not Shakespeare)
Bob Chew - steel guitar
Bob Rogers - bass
Doug Webb - saxophone (Doc Severinsen's Orchestra)
Craig Willoughby - mandolin (Crossties)
Scott Fore - guitar (Hillbilly Hotclub)
Jeff Pertchick - keyboards
Chris Luster - Bass
Tad Dickens - Drums (Roanoke Times & Beyond)
John McBroom - Bass
Please forgive us if we spaced anyone. Our memories of all of this is a little fuzzy at times. Let us know if we did.
HERE IS SOME MORE
Influences
Grateful Dead,
Little Feat,
Allman Brothers,
Meters,
Janis Joplin,
Hot Tuna,
Gov't Mule,
Beatles,
Johhny Cash,
Motown,
Merle Hagard,
The Band,
Rolling Stones,
Otis Redding,
Robert Johnson,
Howlin' Wolf,
Eric Clapton,
the Who,
Led Zeppelin,
Eagles,
Airplane,
Ray Charles,
Blues Brothers,
Bonnie Raitt,
Neil Young,
Andy Griffith & the whole town of Mayberry!
The Kind, a Blacksburg based folk-rock band, is familiar to anyone who has passed through the New River Valley in the last twenty one years. Formed in 1986, The Kind plays in a variety of styles that ranges from classic rock, R&B, and jazz to bluegrass and country; however, the arena which they most frequently blend their diverse influences is their huge melting pot of Grateful Dead covers. Over the years, The Kind has been privileged to perform with the likes of Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane & Hot Tuna), Rick Danko (The Band), Merle Saunders (The Jerry Garcia Band), Paul Kantner (Jefferson Airplane), Robin Sylvester (Ratdog), and The New Riders of the Purple Sage. The Kind combines strong lead vocals and harmonies together with intertwining melodies and soulful rhythmic grooves to produce a fun, flowing and danceable experience. They are equally at home in a laid-back acoustic setting or a high-energy electric experience.
Acoustic Kind!
Friday, November 27th, @ Oddfella's Cantina
in Floyd, Va.
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.
1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
Thank You.
PS: Before You Enter Any MySpace Contests You Might Want To Also Review The Website At: www.st
Just dropping by to say Hi and see what you’re up to and how you are doing.
As always, wishing you well. Stay positive, productive & purpose driven.
Peace
Michael
I fear I'm too tripped out to roar or even meow just now. You're one lighthearted silly cat and I need that in my life. What can I say, you make me purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
My husband is the drummer and recording engineer for two bands. His favorite project has more of a folk rock sound and they have just released their first album. They have a MySpace page where you can check out the tunes and order the CD. I hope you will.
It is a roll away. I am doing my best to bring some life to this bar. The numbers are 1/3 what I left them. Not blaming anyone but the economy fell off and instead of Frank adjusting to help his patrons, he raised door prices and drink prices. I am simply trying to remind people we are here!
