The Renae Paige Band
Performing style to fit your taste –
Can perform as a 4 piece band or as a trio.
• The Renae’ Paige Band consists of 4 musicians, including drummer.
• Trio Act consists of Renae Paige and her accompanying guitarist Tommy Yow, and accompanying bassist Buzzy Meekins.
The Renae Paige Band Members
Renae’ Paige: Lead Singer/Songwriter/Rhythm Guitarist – from High Point, NC
Lead singer Renae Paige has been performing live for over 10 years and writing songs since age 10. She has been compare to the sound of many well known artists like Jewel, Gwen Stefoni, Shakira, and Sheryl Crow. The band performs a wide range of cover songs, as well as original songs from Renae’ Paige’s debut album titled “Xxtraordinary”, which is signed with Turmic Records.
Tommy Yow: Guitarist/Backup Singer – from High Point, NC
Winner of the 1995 Piedmont Preservation Blues Society Contest
Played The Carolina Lite Blues Festival
Played The Bull Durham Blues Festival
Played The National Blues Contest , in Memphis, Tennessee
Performed With The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Delbert McClinton, Chubby Cary, Bobby Bluebland, Bob Margolin, Little Milton, Pinetop Perkins just to name a few.
Buzzy Meekins: Bassist – from Tampa, FL
At the ripe old age of 16, Buzzy became a member of the up and coming southern rock group known as The Outlaws. Already his reputation proceeded, but that was only the beginning. This is when he rubbed elbow’s with such superstars as Ronnie VanZandt, {Lynyrd Skynyrd} Joe English {Paul McCartney&Wings} before settling in Macon Georgia on the Allman Brothers farm. There he met Steve Gaines, who had recently joined the Skynyrd boys. A record deal with Skynyrd was made and a young Buzzmans dreams were about to come true. It wasn’t meant to be. Three days later a plane crash took those aspirations away, but only for a little while!
Eric Smith: Drummer – from High Point, NC
He played in a number of different bands, throughout the years. The last decade he has been the drummer for, Billy “Crash” Craddock.
Trio Act Members
Renae’ Paige: Lead singer/Songwriter/Rhythm Acoustic Guitarist – From High Point, NC
Tommy Yow: Acoustic Guitarist/Backup Singer – From High Point, NC
Buzzy Meekins: Bassist – From Tampa, FL
Locations Performed:
Harrison’s High Point, NC
The Garage Winston, Salem, NC
Biltmore Estate Asheville, NC
6th & Vine Winston Salem, NC
Bits and Bytes Winston Salem, NC
Liberty Steakhouse High Point, NC
Club Peppers High Point, NC
Triangle Billiards High Point, NC
Emerald Point Greensboro, NC
Somewhere Else Tavern Greensboro, NC
Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC
Randolph Mall Asheboro, NC
Kaffini’s Jamestown, NC
Debeen Expresso High Point, NC
Additional information about the lead singer, Renae’ Paige –
Out of over 400 entries, Renae’ paige was one of only 26 finalist in the past 3 Superstar Searches through 98.7 The Zone radio station in 2003, 2004, and 2005. Renae’s orininal song “Chills Run Down My Spine” had air play on 98.7 during that time. She was featured on WB TV20 as a finalist for the Superstar Search.
In more recent news, Renae’ Paige was signed with Turmic Records in 2006 and that has been a huge success.
Renae’ Paige had a 45 min. interview with WQSF in March of 2007.
For Booking Contact: renaepaige24@yahoo.com
Please visit The Official Website for Renae’ Paige: www.rpaige.bravehost.com
Please visit her Myspace page: www.myspace.com/xxtraordinary