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ABBA
AC/DC
Alabama
America
B.B. King
Bad Company
Beach Boys
Bee Gees
Bill Monroe
Brenda Lee
Buddy Rich
Calvary Bluegrass Boys
Carpenters
CCR
Creed
Def Leppard
Doobie Brothers
Eagles
Eric Carr
Exile
Faith Hill
Flatt & Scruggs
Garth Brooks
Jan and Dean
John Fogarty
Johnny Horton
Johnny Lee Hooker
Journey
Kenny Rogers
Kinks
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Mammas & The Pappas
Muddy Waters
Osmonds
Petula Clark
Phil Collins
Randy Travis
Rick Allen
Ricky Skaggs
Stray Cats
Ventures
Waylon Jennings
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Sounds Like
A unique blending of:
Country, Rock, Folk,
Gospel, Bluegrass & Blues
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Fans compare us to:
Alabama
Bad Company
Derailers
Eagles
Jethro Tull
Jordanaires
Kingston Trio
Limeliters
The band first got together around 1990 with Frank, Matt, Lou Jepson, and Lou's son, Wes. The music originally centered on gospel and bluegrass styling along with some original country/gospel material.
Wes left in 2002. Lou and his wife Loretta moved back to Montana in 2003. Sadly, Lou passed away in March of 2007. He is greatly missed.
Steve joined in around 1997 adding a jolt of electricity. Not wanting to miss out on the fun, Debbie signed on shortly thereafter. Mike added the last piece to the puzzle in 2006 when he brought his percussion skills to the band. Steve has since moved on, wanting a break from the guitar, but Debbie is staying, and the group is, in the words of the Garth Brooks' song, "learning to live again".
Their first album, "Cross Ties" is now available on CD. A big thank-you goes out to Gabe Johnston for engineering the record. Gabe is at the controls again for recording sessions at Black Diamond Studios, where the band is currently working on their new CD, "Shaniko".
Although the group's Gospel roots are still evident, the music reveals the influences of all the members. The current trend is toward an edgier, Classic Rock type sound.
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Frank
Frank is a Northwest native in more ways than one, being half-blood Chippewa born right here in Portland, Oregon, in 1960. He grew up singing in the church choir (he had no choice -- his mother is the choir leader), and learned to play the guitar around 1978, taught by his then college roommate and now brother-out-law. He also has delusions of playing the banjo on occasion. When the group formed, he turned his attention to songwriting, and hasn't looked back, especially since no one's paying him to stop!
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Matt
Matt was born in 1962 in Portland Oregon. He played clarinet in the 5th and 6th grade then pretty much just air guitar until 1989. His musical first love is Bluegrass and he tries to keep a little of that influence in the music. Someday he may even learn to play the bass.
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Debbie
Born in Brockport, New York, in 1961, Debbie started singing and dancing as soon as she could walk and talk. She and Steve were married in 1984. Becoming a permanent part of the group in 1999, she adds a feminine touch to the vocals.
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Mike
Mike is an original spud man. Born and raised in Idaho, he's been playing drums since the age of 9. He moved to the great state of Oregon in the summer of 2004. Mike's a good fit for the various styles of music.
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Tonight is Portland Idol!!! Whether you sing professionally, sing Karaoke, or just for fun, YOU could be walking away with $500 cash from PORTLAND IDOL!!! It happens EVERY Wednesday night at The Refectory Nightclub. Sign-up's are @ 8pm so don't be late! Sing acappella or bring your own backing track on CD if you'd like. See you there and bring your friends to cheer you on!
Pictured Windows Band http://www.picturedwindowsband.com/news.php
Upcoming Shows! Saturday: Aug 30th KINOG Picnic and Music Fest Lents Park: Large Stage Portland, OR 1:00 -2:00 PM. Free
Sunday: Aug 31st X-Fest Stevenson, WA 1:00-2:00 PM. Pictured Windows Band scheduled! $10 for day only $30 for Fri, Sat, Sun all bands $20 for 2 days you pick includes camping, per person. Kids under 12 free.
Saturday: Sept 6th Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 52nd and Flavel; Portland, OR Anniversary Party. Rib cook-off. Great Music Featuring: PICTURED WINDOWS BAND! Fun starts at 6:00 PM. Band scheduled 7:00-10:00 PM
Please pass this on to as many people on as soon as possible. You are awesome! Let me know if you will be there. Thanks!
Hey ! That's awesome we're gonna have more Black Diamond Bretheren! Maybe I'll stop by and check in on you boys, we'll be recording some more stuff this weekend.
You guyys were amazing on Friday night!! What a great sound, and awesome harmony!! When you played "Country Roads<" I wanted to run up there, grab a guitar and play with you.
