* Sam Jones - guitar *
Lance Reynolds - guitar *
Bee Meddler - vocals *
Santana Griffith - percussion *
Charles Butler - drums *
Eric Hartley - bass *
Influences
We love the music of so many different artist, its hard to say who influences our band the most. Just to name a few: Steel Pulse, Bob Marley, Jacob Miller, Prince, Dub Trio, Galactic, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bad Brains, Dennis Brown, for Chachi... KISS!
Sam and the Stylees was formed in 2002 on the green lands of Tulsa, Oklahoma. This vibrant band has captured the hearts of the masses in the regional Music scene with the messages in their Music. In a town with a rich musical legacy, known as the "Tulsa Sound" The Stylees are proud to be a part of a scene that sprang forth J.J. Cale, Leon Russell, The Gap Band, David Teagarden Sr. , Jamey Aldecker, Rocky Frisco and the many other musicians who helped put T-town on the musical map!
Sam and the Stylees has something for all Music tastes. Reggae, Rock, Funk, & Blues are some of the many influences the band draws upon.
They've taken their spot in The Beat Mag, Urban Tulsa Weekly, Tulsa World, on T.V. & Radio stations. They've played at: D-fest, Reggae Fest Tulsa, Reggae Fest OKC, Groove Fest , Mayfest, Blues fest, as well as Charity & Benefit concerts.
The Stylees have had the honor to play along side The Wailers, Steel Pulse, Matisyahu, Slightly Stoopid, Local Hero, Third world, Joseph Israel, Citizen Mundi, Jirraf, Trauma, Circa 360 and many other Blessed acts.
The Bands debut CD "Serious Ting," featuring the anthem "Sunday Morning", was released in 2003. The people demanded more, Sam and the Stylees delivered! The 2nd CD "Survival Mode", came forth in 2007 with such songs as "We Are One", " The Cops are Coming" & "Frogs". The third album in the Stylees discography is titled "Long Time To Neptune" featuring songs such as "Vibrations", "Spaceship" and "True Man Blues". Into 2009 Sam and the Stylees, when not playing shows, can be found in the Recording studio while their fans anxiously await the arrival of their 4th CD soon to be titled "On our way home" due to be released by summer 2009.
This band is well known not only for drawing large crowds, but lifting their souls with enchanting instrumental work while empowering mystical vocals of enlightenment. When going to one of their shows, exspect to see a solid performance from beginning to end, while fans young & old engage in dancing, laughing, singing along & uniting in peace.
Our music is currently in rotation on RSU radio , Irok radio , KJAMS 105.3, Z104.5 The Edge ect.... Our CDs are also available on ITUNES, CDBABY and will be available in Local retail stores Flytrap Records , Under the Mooch , Borders and Starship Records and CDs on August 10th!!!
For booking information Please email us!! Santinomc4@cox.net
Sam & the StyLees Block Party on Cherry Street.
Flying into T Town on the 3rd, why must you all schedule your show on the 2nd!! Haven't been able to catch a good stylees show in nearly four years!!! Much Love Fellas -Dustin
hey hey there. so tagged yall in the photos, hope ya like em, and if you want the larger images without the watermark i have them, but they might cost a bit for the effort.
hey guys, i just wanted to say that we enjoyed the show this weekend at the paseo. we were told to check you out and we were happy we did! my sister and i danced our faces off... not to mention our feet!!! thanks again!
I'm so excited to see the stylees at the paseo tomorrow! I've been to reggae fest in bricktown the last two years for you guys. I hope I can hear some frogs tomorrow.
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