Varied: Trumpets- Ann King, Adolfo Acosta, Walter Simonsen, Deb Wagner, Al Giambastianni, Mel Bator, Dennis Conowitch, Jesse Irving; Saxes- Charles Burns, Robin Smith, Jeff G., Dan Heffeman, Dave Weston, Don Roberts, Lance Rickman, Dennis Kaye, Jonathan Stanger, Denis LaPron, Cece Worrall-Rubin; Trombone- Brooks West, Geremy Dingle, Bob Goodwin, Oscar Zisman, Ed Weiss; Guitar- Jerry Scott, Dan Ferguson, Ron Hershewe, Del Casher; Bass- Mike Schoendelen, Dennis Noda; Drums- Dan Pucillo, Sammy K; Keys- Alyse Korn, Steven Goomas, Matt Weisberg, Paul McDonald, David Edelstien; Vocals- Russell Nakaoka, Matt Phairas and Bonnie Bowden.
Influences
Chase, Tower of Power, Maynard, Herb Alpert, Doc, B.S.&T., E. W.& F., Sly, James Brown, Bobby Shew, Pops, Harry James, Al Hirt
Rex Merriweather leads "This Ain't Yer Daddy's Big Band", a high energy 14 piece big band with a rockin' rhythm section and powerful, soulful vocals. The band is made up of some of Los Angeles finest musicians. Our live shows are not only an evening of entertainment and fun for the audience, but a joy for us to perform. The charts are great to listen to and some charts keep even the most talented musicians on their toes. There is a wide variety of music from oldies to rock to TV themes. Rex also plays with Stone Soul a dead on, 50-60's soul band. His cd is available at iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, Walmart.com or CDBABY.
Hi Rex! I was just listening to your fantastic CD again recently and just now to some great You Tube clips, reminded me how much I dig your playing, some crazy and well done stuff!
Hope all is going well and to get a chance to maybe see you at NAMM this Jan. Take care bro, you sound great!
Sincerely,
Rich Wetzel Bach Trumpet Artist and Clinician Rich Wetzel's Groovin Higher Jazz Orchestra
Rex, I checked out your videos. You all sound great and that guy really rocks on "Get it on". That song is timeless and I've got good memories of playing it way back when... Just not like that! Wow
howdy Rex... hope all is well. Talked to Rick Giron the other day. Anyway I'm moving to Oregon as I'm tired of LA but I'll make sure to keep in touch. Glad our paths crossed and I'm glad I was able to see you play and enjoy your music. Good times.
I was good to meet you yesterday at Skip's rehearsal. Your band sounds great. Hopefully we'll get a chance to play again soon. Also, if you have a minute, check out the recordings on my page. "Cheek to Cheek" and "Yeah... We're Sleeping Together" are my arrangements. I'd love to hear what you think.
Hey Rex -- Love the videos you posted on YouTube -- great work! Super playing!! (By the way, delete the previous comment attributed to me -- this is from when I was hacked and I've since changed my password...) Keep on keepin' on, Mr. Chops!!!
hey guys. just stoppin by to say hi and hows things? looks like your doing well on the music scene. I knew you would man. keep up the the jams!!! peace out.
Hello and thanks for the request. Tour Dates dates and release dates for LAM's new CD "Violent Acts of Beauty" have been announced starting this October! See LAM's blog for all pre-order info!!!
