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Mills Family Band
Folk / Jazz / Americana

"A Series of Fortunate Accidents"

RICHMOND, Virginia
United States

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Last Login:  7/24/2008
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   Mills Family Band: General Info
Member Since1/16/2008
Band WebsiteMillsFamilyBand.com
Band MembersAllyson Mills – vocals / acoustic guitar (rhythm)

Curtis Mills – vocals / acoustic & hollow body electric guitar (lead)

Chris Hale – vocals / mandolin / guitar

Samson Trinh – tenor saxophone / clarinet / flute

Rusty Farmer – upright bass

Brockmann – drums / percussion


12/14/2007 live performance of "Tell Me" (composed by Allyson Mills) on local Richmond, VA CBS show, Virginia This Morning. Allyson Mills (vocals/guitar), Curtis Mills (vocals/guitar), Samson Trinh (sax), Matt Harris (bass).
InfluencesIN ALPHABETICAL ORDER:

Fiona Apple, Harold Arlen, Louis Armstrong, Fred Astaire, J.S. Bach, Afrika Bambaataa, The Band, Count Basie, Beastie Boys, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Beck, Beethoven, Tony Bennett, The Bird & The Bee, Bjork, The Blues Brothers, David Bowie, Jon Brion, James Brown, Dave Brubeck, Buena Vista Social Club, Patsy Cline, Paul Curreri & Devon Sproule, The Carter Family, Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Chopin, Nat "King" Cole, Harry Connick, Jr., John Coltrane, Bobby Darin, Miles Davis, Sammy Davis, Jr., Ani Difranco, Bob Dylan, Earth, Wind, & Fire, Duke Ellington, Juan Garcia Esquivel, Danny Elfman, Kurt Elling, The Everly Brothers, Feist, Ella Fitzgerald, Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, Ben Folds, Aretha Franklin, Judy Garland, Marvin Gaye, George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Benny Goodman, Gorillaz, Nanci Griffith, Dave Grisman, Emmylou Harris, Neal Hefti, Billie Holiday, Buddy Holly, Jackson 5, Michael Jackson, Jamiroquai, Jurassic 5, Norah Jones, Janis Joplin, Gene Kelly, Diana Krall, Allison Krauss, K.D. Lang, Jonathan Larson, Louis Ledford, Shelby Lynne, Lyle Lovett, Henry Mancini, Dean Martin, Dave Matthews, Nellie McKay, Johnny Mercer, Charles Mingus, Anais Mitchell, Joni Mitchell, Thelonious Monk, Bill Monroe, Wes Montgomery, Van Morrison, Motown, Mozart, NPR, Willie Nelson, Tim O'Brien, Old Crow Medicine Show, Old School Freight Train, Charlie Parker, Jaco Pastorius, Madeleine Peyroux, Edith Piaf, Pink Floyd, Pink Martini, The Police, Cole Porter, Elvis Presley, Prince, Red Stick Ramblers, Otis Redding, Doug Richards, Nelson Riddle, Rockapella, Ginger Rogers, Marc Shaiman, Alan Silvestri, Paul Simon, Nina Simone, Frank Sinatra, Slick Rick, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Kevin Spacey, Special Ed & The Shortbus, Stravinsky, Billy Strayhorn, Justin Timberlake, Mel Torme, Tower of Power, Ritchie Valens, Tom Waits, Ween, Gillian Welch, Hank Williams, Bob Wills, Brian Wilson, Amy Winehouse, Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder, Frank Zappa

Sounds Like

3/24/2008 live performance of "Thank Goodness" (composed by Samson Trinh) on local Richmond, VA CBS show, Virginia This Morning. Allyson Mills (vocals), Curtis Mills (guitar), Samson Trinh (sax), Rusty Farmer (bass), Andy Brockmann (drums).
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 8 2008 8:30P
Grandpa Eddie’s Alabama Ribs & BBQ Richmond, Virginia
Aug 12 2008 7:00P
Richmond Jazz Society Guest Educator Series @ the Capitol Ale House Downtown Music Hall Richmond, Virginia
Aug 15 2008 8:30P
"Ballroom Dance Party" @ Phoenix Garden (A Benefit for Children’s Hospital) Richmond, Virginia
Aug 22 2008 7:00P
Fridays On the Square Harrisonburg, Virginia
Aug 29 2008 8:00P
Belle Arte Glen Allen, Virginia
Sep 4 2008 6:00P
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s "Flowers After 5" (Trio Gig) Richmond, Virginia
Sep 6 2008 2:00P
Private Event Richmond, Virginia
Sep 25 2008 12:30P
St. Christopher’s School (Teaser Lunch Performance) Richmond, Virginia
Sep 25 2008 7:30P
St. Christopher’s School (Middle School Auditorium) Richmond, Virginia
Sep 26 2008 8:00P
Ashland Coffee & Tea Ashland, Virginia
Sep 27 2008 5:00P
Private Event Glen Allen, Virginia
Oct 18 2008 12:00P
"Harvest Fest" @ Meadow Farm Museum Glen Allen, Virginia

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   About Mills Family Band
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Allyson & Curtis Mills being interviewed on local Richmond, VA CBS TV show, Virginia This Morning (3/24/2008).


The Mills Family Band evolved from a series of very fortunate accidents. Much like when someone walks in a record store, hears an unfamiliar ditty blasting from the speakers, asks the store clerk who the artist is, and buys the record right away... You never know what you'll happen upon when you take a chance!

After playing locally for several years, both together and with various groups around Richmond VA, siblings Allyson and Curtis Mills, along with mandolin player Chris Hale, thought they might be on to something when they began blending the sounds of old time, bluegrass and folk with jazz and soul. The acoustic nature of the trio made for an eclectic sound. When saxophone player Samson Trinh began sitting in from time to time, the feeling of anticipation only grew.

Samson received a phone call from friend and singer/songwriter, Nellie Mckay in October 2007, needing an opener for her December 20th show at The Rams Head Tavern in Annapolis, MD. He figured this would be the time to take a chance and decided the eclectic quartet needed to hit the road. He also recruited upright bassist, Matt Harris and drummer, Andy Brockmann. The band rehearsed for two and half weeks and penned themselves The Mills Family Band. They took another chance by recording their opening set at the Rams Head, resulting in their first album, "Live at the Rams Head Tavern"!

The members of The Mills Family Band bring many genres to the table, and they find no musical avenue to be off limits!


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Mills Family Band's Friends Comments
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John Conley





Jun 24 2008 11:12 PM

Had a great time playin yall, thanks again
Mandy Gee Roth





Jun 24 2008 5:34 AM

Thanks for rockin my world at The Fest, Mills Family Band. Your sound is amazing!! Its been a long time since a song nearly brought me to tears.
You are truly AMAZING!!
Mandy Gee Roth





Jun 20 2008 4:26 AM

I did nothing to influence it, but I will be psyched with my purple rain shirt on hand:) Btw love the version of Lets Stay Together, that was our wedding song. Catch ya on the flip side (the flipside being the fest) Word.
aPhotoGroove.com





May 31 2008 7:21 PM

loved the show!!
Derek Abbott





May 29 2008 9:21 PM

I had planned on coming out to AC&T Friday night..still hope to make it. I am fighting a case of bronchitis and depending on how I feel tomorrow after work will determine whether I make it to Ashland or home to bed. :^) Would much prefer to be listening to you guys play!
Hope I see you there!
Peace..
Derek
Ashlyn





May 30 2008 7:07 AM

Wish we could be at AC&T tonight! I'm sending some friends out to see you : )
Derek Abbott





May 25 2008 10:40 AM

Excellent performance at the National Friday night. You guys sounded awesome! Thanks for the good time.

Peace..
Derek
Ashlyn





May 22 2008 1:23 PM

Saturday was amazing! Thank you for making my party so special and getting the crowd all worked up over your fantastic sound! Hope to see you soon!
Ashlyn





May 22 2008 1:24 PM

also, check out the pictures of you playing in my photo album!
Derek Abbott





May 18 2008 5:56 PM

Hey...thank you guys!
I saw the ad for the National show on your page last night...told the wife that we would have to check it out.
That should be very interesting, indeed!
Really enjoyed your music last night at Ashlyn's party and your cd is fantastic! I'll look forward to seeing you Friday at the National and hopefully at AC&T very soon.
Peace...
Derek
Angie Ang





May 6 2008 9:33 AM

Fest Fo Reel
Ashlyn





Apr 14 2008 7:57 AM

Hey there! I am so thrilled you are playing for my graduation party, May 17th! The c.d.
is fantastic!
Smackadoscious F





Mar 26 2008 4:31 PM

Hey, come to it!

Less then 3 Months away.
See you in the Summertime!!!
Fantasy, Inc.





Mar 9 2008 2:13 PM

Was great meeting ya'll at Bogarts, managed to catch a bit of footage....

Mitch
Stacie





Mar 5 2008 2:51 PM

Allyson - you HAVE to sing At Last at our wedding! It sounds awesome!
speed8limit (aka, Rick & Rod)





Feb 19 2008 4:00 PM

Curtis and the Mills Band-
You sound so very good...much cheers and best wishes in 08'!

btw: to think we used to play h-o-r-s-e together....(:
Grandpa Eddies BBQ





Feb 17 2008 7:53 AM

such a great show!!!! Thanks so much for playing here,...big buzz about you guys and can't wait to get you guys back again. Pics posted at the end of the 2008 Round 2 picture gallery. You guys made that room sound best as it has ever sounded......THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
jack
John Conley





Feb 7 2008 10:41 PM

yeah! you guys sound great, I guess I'll be seeing you at Bogarts saturday
Mandy





Feb 3 2008 8:49 AM

Great show last night guys! Had a blast! :)
Grandpa Eddies BBQ





Jan 30 2008 4:54 PM

hey hey!
looking forward to your show
on FEB 16th!
see you soon.
jack
Brett Harris





Jan 29 2008 6:20 AM

Thank you for the friend request. I greatly appreciate it. You guys sound fantastic.

www.brettharrismusic.com
Kelly Dyjak





Jan 27 2008 4:19 PM

Sounds AwEsOmE! Nice suspenders Andy. ;)

Kelly
McCloskey





Jan 19 2008 12:57 PM

Everything sounds great!
Looking forward to hearing it in person!
Jackass Flats





Jan 18 2008 3:01 PM

Sounds great... I'm not surprised!
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