Tom Massie (bass), Mike Simmons (guitar/vocals), Jared Fisher (keys/vocals), and James Murphy (drums)
Influences
Phish, Widespread Panic, Perfect Circle, Umphrey's McGee, Allman Brothers Band, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, Peter Gabriel, Blake Reese, Bob Marley, Signal Path, Goverment Mule, Michael Franti, Living InTentCity, and all our friends, family, and fans
Chronology of Miller Creek by Simmons:
I’m pretty sure I met my five musical soul mates in a past life in a galaxy far away. One has passed to his next life, but we feel him walk with us every step of the way. Blake is my number one musical inspiration and was my best friend.
Blake and I went to the same high school in suburban Memphis. Looking for adventure, we moved to a derelict farmhouse with no central heating on the edge of Missoula MT. The farmhouse had one paramount attribute that trumped its countless shortcomings. There were no neighbors. We could play all night and no one would hear a thing. Well, almost no one…
Blake and I heard about a guy who played the bass. Massie (soul mate two) was the man we’d been looking for. Fervently enthusiastic about the collaboration, we began playing together all the time. Soon after, Tom Ritzman (soul mate three) joined the group filling the void with his heart-pounding drum notes. The farmhouse had a garage that was detached from the house and stood approximately 100 yards away. This distance paled in comparison to Massie’s thunderous bass notes. Our roommate couldn’t take anymore; something had to be done about the endless rumbling coming from the garage. Together we built a band room inside the garage in order to contain the insanity and appease our roommate. The construction of this room provided me with some of the fondest memories of my life and was a metaphoric representation of lifelong bonds as friends and musicians. It represented the construction of our future. Blissful autumn afternoons swinging hammers, drinking Budweiser, listening to Panic, dreaming, and working together towards the same goal made us all realize that no one would ever stop us from playing music. That place and time will forever be held sacred in my heart. That place was called Miller Creek ..........
“Life is what happens while you’re making other plans.”- John Lennon...........
Fast forward six years. The original foursome was now spread across the world separated by miles and responsibilities. Massie and I remained together as we always have and will. Over the years, we went through a few different members, but no one really fit. We had been gaining popularity but treading water creatively. Soul mates four and five came as a package deal. Both Tom and I, and Jared and James, were dissatisfied with the current states of our respective bands and decided to join forces. The four of us realized the first time we jammed it was meant to be. We had found our home, our musical soul mates.............
Improv:
Improvisation is like the elegant dance of the Lolo barn and swallows on a midsummer evening’s sunset; seemingly haphazard to the average human onlooker, but gracefully calculated for a purpose undefined. They weave in and out of a tightly knit oblong ballet, acrobatic and precise, relying on the whole, but with individual contributions as the heart of their playful song. They talk to each other without words. They complement each other as one climbs high and one soars low, ever mindful that they are only humble parts of a whole.
Just like that, they’re gone, but not far. They’ll be back tomorrow.
Their simplicity comforts me. Their complexity intrigues me. But it is their purpose that eludes me. Perhaps, purpose is an underrated concept.
if your not playing on halloween you should come up to hotsprings and party with us at the symes. soak in the springs and get out of missoula. happy halloween
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.
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I just wanted to tell you that I miss Blake everyday with my whole soul. It's hard to get down to the music with so many memories attached to it, but I think that Big Sky sounds beautiful. Thank you for posting it.
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heres what you get for bands and musicians for $40/$55 at gates, camping, hot springs, pool...probably worth 40 bucks alone but then you add....
friday june 5th saloon starting at noon Larry Hirshberg, Sarah McCoy, Terese Carlton, Kevin Van Dort,, Lovin Jug, Merissa Wilson, Sassafras Stomp, Dan Dubuque, The Little Smokies, The Workers and Bluestone ending at 2 am...
friday june 5th in the ocean starting at 1 pm dj, Betty and the Boy, Mountain Grip, Dj Mermaid, Secret Powers, Holden Young Trio, DJ Baktatr,and Sovereign Sect ending at 3am...
friday june 5th in the valley starting at 3pm with Jessica Kilroy, Def Cartel, Tistrya and Friends, Naomi and the Courteous Rudeboys, Nick Knudsen, Miller Creek, and Fulcrum Theory ending at 230 am...
saturday june 6 in the saloon starting at 11 am with Jessica Kilroy, Larry Hirshberg, Terese Carlton, Jesse Driscoll, Cottonwood Draw, Nick Knudsen, Lovin' Jug, Michael Batdorf, Downwind, March of the Black Queen, 10mt40s, and the VooDoo HorseShoes ending at 2 am....
saturday june 6th in the ocean starting at 11 am with dj, then tba, Dj Lady Cosmic Diva, Sarah McCoy and the Zippidy Yeahs, Dead Larry, Z-Kamp Extravaganza, DJ Ampathy, and the Inhumans closing out at 230 am...
saturday june 6 in the valley beginning at 1130 am with Andrea Harsell and Louie Bond with special guests, then Mike Averys A Touch Above closing out the Missoula Music Co-op before Roger Heddon does a play and then at 4:45 pm Sugarcane String Band takes the stage, then Whitewater Ramble, Kevin Van Dort, Papa Mali, Big E, YAMN! and Equaleyes ending at 4:20 am...
sunday june 7 saloon starting at 11 am... Justin Lantrip, Sarah McCoy, Andrea Harsell, Jessica Kilroy, Dan Dubuque, Larry Hirshberg, Jesse Driscoll, Archers Mob, Priapism, Nick Knudsen, and Delta Function ending at 2 am....
sunday june 7th in the ocean starting at 1130 am, dj tba, Naomi and the Courteous Rudeboys, Tistrya and Friends, Luau Cinder, Dj tba, Outpost, Dj Karl K,
Miller Creek Thanks for joining the SPS crew, We are building a fighting force of extraordinary magnitude. We forge our tradition in the spirit of our ancestors. You have our gratitude. Stop in and check out the store and studio.
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