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  • Genre: Blues / Funk / Jazz

    Location Minneapolis, Un

    Profile Views: 69879

    Last Login: 5/2/2013

    Member Since 12/18/2006

    Website http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LlNjb3R0aWVNaWxsZXIuY29t

    Record Label ..Vulfy Publishing Company

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    ..BUY SCOTTIE'S CD'S HERE - NEW ALBUM BELOW! All prices include shipping! Click the pictures/banners below to proceed. Scott's CD releases are also available for purchase at: ..www.cdbaby.com/scottmiller, and www.scottiemiller.com.... .............. ..Scottie Miller and the Re-Uptake Inhibitors: Elixir for the Soul (2007).... ..$15.00 .... .... .... ..SCOTTIE MILLER - ELIXIR FOR THE SOUL This is indeed music for the soul. If there is any question about this singer-songwriter-pianist's abilities to knock the keys right out of a piano, you may as well put it to rest and go see a show for yourself! .... Scottie Miller & The Re-Uptake Inhibitors dig satisfyingly into Southern soul, slow blues and a bit of Latin/Caribbean jazz on their self-released 'Elixir For The Soul', the project is dominated by dramatic ballads and greasy funk. Under the fingers of Minneapolis keyboard ace Miller, the welcome retro sounds of clavinet and Fender Rhodes in addition to piano and Hammond organ, lend varied textures to the Inhibitors' superbad grooves. Sounds like Dr. John meets The Band at Bruce Springsteen's house. - Blues Revue Magazine .... "Scottie Miller has a soulful way of writing and delivering a song that will improve your mood and lighten your load. Thus, the new release "Elixir For The Soul," as the name implies, is almost medicinal. Helping spread the tonic are his Re-Uptake Inhibitors, who "funkify" and soularize" this gumbo of piano driven blues-soul. This record is a snapshot of fine players working through well-crafted tunes and coming up with a sound and style that, in a fairly crowded niche, is all their own. .... "We've been playing together since the year 2000, and each of us in the band have seen our share of good and bad times, depression, loss of family and loved one's, relationship's gone bad, and to perform and record music that reflects our daily lives is a true blessing. (I've also had my experience with seratonin re-uptake inhibitors, hence the name on this release). I believe music is an elixir that can lift you up or cradle you when you're down," says Scottie. "Move On" is a relationship tune that, in its medium funk groove, describes the situation where the fork in the road is to either get past the problem or separate and move on. Lines about "forget about the past" mix with searing horn lines from Brian "Zoot Simonds" and a solid guitar solo by David Barry (Janet Jackson), that builds volcanically. It starts the disc on a dynamic note. .... Miller has a natural feel for gospel music that is not copied or studied but just oozes out on the uplifting "Sweet Babe", which was nominated as a Top 50 single by City Pages, Minneapolis in 2008. "I've always been drawn to Gospel music, and it comes out on each of my recordings." ("Days of Reckoning" ,"The Other Side)." I guess Gospel sort of found me. I just write what I feel and hope that it relates to other peoples lives in some way", says Scottie. .... With the Twin Cites as home base, Miller studied in Boston at the renowned Berklee College of Music where he enjoyed a partial Chick Corea scholarship in 1986. He returned to Minnesota to play in a series of blues and R&B bands, including Big John Dickerson and Blue Chamber, and also toured for two months across the USA with the late rock 'n roll pioneer Bo Diddley in 2006. .... In 2005 Scottie was selected to represent The Greater Twin Cities Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis where he went on to the Top-5 Finalist category. While on route to Memphis he was fortunate enough to meet John May of BB's Jazz Blues & Soups in St Louis. After playing there and cultivating an instant batch of new fans, he continues to be invited back to headline shows with The "Inhibitors". One night during a show at BB's, legendary pianist Johnnie Johnson came to hear Scottie play. "John May gave me a couple nice cigars and told me to bring them to Johnnie and introduce myself," Scottie states. "He graciously asked me to sit down and I gave him the cigars, and he was like, alright man, now you're talkin'!" Scottie and Johnnie sat at the table laughing and reminiscing about his days with Chuck Berry. Johhnie enjoyed Scottie's set so much he sat in with the band. "He played a version of "Georgia" that had that homogenized-jazz Johnnie Johnson arrangement style I will never forget. It was beautiful. I've been playing that song on my gig's ever since that night," says Scottie. One month later to the day, Johnnie passed away. .... Scottie was then invited to play for Johnnie's tribute concert at Mississippi Nights, and Jefferson Barracks in St Louis to perform his song "The Other Side". He was also invited to sit in with Bo Diddley. That started his connection to Bo Diddley, and a year later found himself on the "Bo Diddley & Friends" two-month tour of the USA featuring Alvin Youngblood Hart and Ruthie Foster." Bo and Scottie shared one evening before a concert on the east coast jamming together; "I was just sitting in one of the green-rooms playing an old upright piano, when Bo came in a started improvising lyrics and singing a bunch of church, chant type stuff. We couldn't stop, it was such a blast! I think Alvin recorded some of it on his phone. I wish I had that recording," says Scottie. Along the way Scottie has met many of his favorite artists; Robert Lockwood Jr, Henry Townsend, Dr. John, Henry Butler. "I feel so blessed to have met so many blues greats and piano icons. Before his passing, Scottie visited with Henry Townsend at his home in St Louis. He asked Scottie to play a tune on his piano, and afterwards told him, "Man...you got nothin' to worry about." Pinetop Perkins himself has come to watch Scottie play at Antone's in Austin, TX and gave him his blessing after a recent show telling him, "I really like what you're doing." .... Scottie continues to headline clubs and blues festivals, such as the Big Muddy Blues Fest, Bayfront Blues Festival, Quincy Blues Festival, Praire Dog and Boundary Waters Blues festival's. He is featured on the "BB's Presents" blues series filmed by Front Row Music to be featured on PBS syndicates around the world. He performs regularly at the twin-cities' premier jazz and blues venue, The Dakota Jazz Club. .... "Scottie Miller is a world class lyricist with working class sensibilities. He sings from the heart with old school soul and plays the funkiest New Orleans piano this side of Dr. John. This cat's got the goods!" – The Blues Hound (KPFT Houston, TX) .... "As a promoter you dream of bands like this. What a treat for everyone! Scottie and the boys left 'em sweaty and hollering for more." Michael Jankovec (Boundary Waters Blues Festival) .... Scottie's previous CD releases; "The Other Side", "Days of Reckoning" and "Livin' Between The Black n' White", have garnered much positive press here and overseas, and sold nearly 10,000 units without any formal distribution or record label backing. His "Livin Between The Black n' White" tribute to piano greats such as Otis Spann, and Roosevelt Sykes was nominated for "Best Self-Produced CD" in 2006 for the Blues Foundation's "Keeping the Blues Alive" awards. "You were right if you thought I'd like it! It's great to hear Scottie is keeping up the tradition" - Ann Rabson .... In 2008, Scottie was inducted to the Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame for his contributions in Blues Literature for "Rock Keyboards", published by Hal Leonard Corporation. .... Currently, Scottie divides his time between playing solo, fronting The Re-Uptake Inhibitors, and touring with the "Phenomenal" Ruthie Foster (Blue Corn Records). "I'm touring with Ruthie every couple of months now. She is a shining star and has shown me so much about performance. Reminding me of the light you can give out through music, and how to handle this sometimes crazy business". .... It's a complete package: Well-written tunes sung with heart and commitment. A band that can handle everything from gut-bucket blues to funk to dynamic soul to elegant jazz. "Elixir For The Soul" shows over and over how music can be, and often is, the best tonic around." - John Ziegler - Duluth News Tribune - August 2008.. .... ........ ..The Other Side (2002).... ..$12.00.... .... ........ ..Days of Reckoning (2004).... ..$15.00.... .... ..In 2006 Scottie released a solo Piano/Vocal CD titled "Livin' Between The Black 'n White". Unlike his previous original recordings, this was an intent dedication to our piano-blues forefathers, especially Otis Spann. .... ........ ..Livin' Between The Black 'n White (2006).... ..$15.00.... .... ......Scott was the Featured Local Celebrity on the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue Tour featuring Tommy Castro in May '07. ......In 2006, Scottie was the keyboardist on a 2-month USA tour with Bo Diddley and Friends - Alvin Youngblood Hart and Ruthie Foster. ......Scott was nominated for "Best Self-Produced CD" for "Livin' Between the Black 'n White" - 2006 (IBC/Blues Foundation-Memphis). ......Scottie was a Top-5 Solo Finalist at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN in 2005 (sponsored by The Blues Foundation). ...... 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  • Members

    ..Scottie "Bones" Miller - Vocals, Piano, Hammond Organ, Rhodes, Clavinet .... Kevin Rowe - Bass Guitar .... ..Mark O'Day - Drums .... ..Joe Cruz - Guitar .... ..Special guest appearances by Brian "Zoot" Simonds, Mark Knoll, Scott Sansby, Nick Salisbury, Joel Arpin. ....

  • Influences

    ..Professor Longhair, Pinetop Perkins, Otis Spann, Memphis Slim, Sunnyland Slim, James Booker, Roosevelt Sykes, Amos Milburn, Ray Charles, Dr. John, John Hiatt, Bonnie Raitt, Little Feat, Greg Allman, Jim Morrison, Jackson Browne, Chick Corea, Thelonious Monk, Bill Evans, Coltrane, Parker, Miles, Chopin, Mozart. ....

  • Sounds Like

    "Sounds like Dr. John meets The Band at Bruce Springsteen's house" - Blues Revue Magazine ..Scottie Miller and his band perform a wide range of Contemporary New Orleans / Delta / Barrelhouse / Piano Blues, with rich and soulful vocals. ..These are the Mighty Mississippi River Blues, from North Minneapolis all the way down to the Gulf, with a stop in the Crescent City. .... ........ .... ........ .... ........ .... ..<img src="http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/skagitmla/wwwIllinoisBluescom-Small-L2Resized.jpg" border="0"

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  • SCOTTIE MILLER

    Scottie Miller Band's new CD release coming in a couple weeks! Stay tuned people! "RISE UP"

    8 months ago
  • SCOTTIE MILLER

    http://vimeo.com/33436847

    1 year ago
  • SCOTTIE MILLER

    Here's a little taste of "East St Louis" to promote Scottie's Australian tour this January 2012. Happy Holidays!

    1 year ago
  • SCOTTIE MILLER

    The new full-length DVD; "HOME-A House Concert with Scottie Miller is now available! At: http://www.scottiemiller.com. Features (10) new songs by Scottie on grand piano and vocal, in an intimate setting at the home of author/musician; Kevin Odegard. New songs, rich

    2 years ago
  • Kaitlyn PErsIng

    Enjoying your music.

    2 years ago
  • Neal Barbieri

    Ciao,SCOTTIE 
    Thank you for the add and the friendship.    
    you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot, Band, and stupendous voice.
    compliments  ..really.  you are one of my prefeitis,
    I feel great admiration for you,  I hope to listen soon to you, in italy ..
    talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music.
    all the best.. from italy..and good life.. every day  
    neal

    3 years ago
  • jean claverie

    Hi Scottie

    As I told you before a lot of people expect you in Lyon France.
     

    3 years ago
  • Ruby Jane




    Hello! New pics posted!

    and Im putting up some new video today too!
    Share love everybody!
    -Ruby Jane

    3 years ago
  • jean claverie

    Hi Scottie I'm proud to be your friend. your music is outstanding and I really hope to hear you soon in France.
    Jean

    3 years ago
  • Neal Barbieri

    Ciao  SCOTTIE  ,thank you for the add and the friendship.
    you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot,and stupendous voice.
    you are fantastic ..really.  you are one of my prefeitis
    talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music.
    all the best.. from italy
    neal

    3 years ago
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Each of Scottie's CD-DVD releases are available for purchase at: ftp://scottiem@ftp.scottiemiller.com/public_html/NEW_RELEASE_files/Front_Cover_web.jpg http://scottiemiller.com/Purchase_Music.html http://cdbaby.com/cd/ScottieMillerBand ..


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The Other Side (2002)
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Days of Reckoning (2004)
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Livin' Between The Black 'n White (2006)


Artist Summary Genres: Blues / Funk / Jazz

Label: Indie

Artist Bio:

Scottie currently tours with his own (Scottie Miller Band), and is the touring keyboardist for Grammy nominated blues/soul singer Ruthie Foster & The Family Band.

He has just released a brand new CD titled; "RISE UP" - SCOTTIE MILLER BAND - October 2012 
His recent CD release's include: "HOME - A House Concert with Scottie Miller"; "LIVE"-Scottie Miller Band, and "Live At Antone's"-Ruthie Foster Family Band.

On the heels of two Australian tours this past year, multiple appearances on The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise, Scottie is a Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame inductee for his contributions to blues music and heritage with his instructional book and CD titled; “Rock Keyboards”. Published by Hal Leonard Corporation.

Discography: “The Other Side” - 2002 
 “Days of Reckoning” - 2004 
“Livin’ Between The Black ‘n White” - 2006 
 “Elixir For The Soul” - 2008 
“LIVE” - 2010 
“HOME - A House Concert with Scottie Miller” - DVD 2011 "RISE UP" - 2012

Press: "LIVE" - "Sounds like Dr. John meets The Band at Bruce Springsteen's house" - Tom Hyslop, Blues Revue Magazine “LIVE”: 
“Scottie Miller Band submits ten new songs, each one a soulful classic, with emotionally charged rock, slightly countrified ballads, and rowdy, slide guitar blasts. Though there’s a touch of Tom Waits to the hip “East St. Louis,” Miller most often comes on like a 
Dr. John from the other end of the Mississippi.” 
- Blues Revue Magazine

“Elixir For The Soul”: 
“Sounds like Dr. John meets The Band at Bruce Spingsteen’s house. 
Highly recommended.” 
Blues Revue Magazine

“...Miller is a capable singer and tunesmith, with a well-paced live show that moves seamlessly through a variety of moods and funky grooves.” 
- Dean Minderman - Riverfront Times - St Louis

“Scottie Miller is a world class lyricist with working class sensibilities. He sings from the heart with old school soul and plays the funkiest New Orleans piano this side of 
Dr. John. This cat’s got the goods!” 
- The Blues Hound, (KPFT FM Houston, TX)

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WWW.SCOTTIEMILLER.COM

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Member Since:

December 18, 2006

Members:

Scottie "Bones" Miller - Vocals, Piano, Hammond Organ, Rhodes, Clavinet

Kevin Rowe - Bass Guitar

Mark O'Day - Drums, Percussion

Joe Cruz - Guitar

Special guests: Brian "Zoot" Simonds - Saxophone's. Nick Salisbury - Bass, Scottie Sansby - Drums, Percussion. Joel Arpin - Drums, Kenni Homen - Saxophone.

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Influences:

Professor Longhair, Pinetop Perkins, Otis Spann, Memphis Slim, Sunnyland Slim, James Booker, Roosevelt Sykes, Amos Milburn, Ray Charles, Dr. John, John Hiatt, Bonnie Raitt, Little Feat, Greg Allman, Jim Morrison, Jackson Browne, Chick Corea, Thelonious Monk, Bill Evans, Coltrane, Parker, Miles, Chopin, Mozart.

Sounds Like:

Scottie Miller and his band perform a wide range of Contemporary New Orleans / Delta / Barrelhouse / Piano Blues, with rich and soulful vocals. These are the Mighty Mississippi River Blues, from North Minneapolis all the way down to the Gulf, with a stop in the Crescent City.













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Vulfy Publishing Company

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