Varied: Trumpets- Ann King, Adolfo Acosta, Al Giambastianni, Mel Bator, Dennis Conowitch, Jesse Irving; Saxes- Charles Burns, Dave Weston, Don Roberts, Lance Rickman, Dennis Kaye, Tom Luer, Jonathan Stanger, Denis LaPron, Cece Worrall Rubin; Trombone- Brooks West, Bob Goodwin, Oscar Zisman, Jonathan Goldman, Allen Walker, Ed Weiss; Guitar- Dan Ferguson, Ron Hershewe, Del Casher; Bass- Mike Schoendelen, Dennis Noda; Drums- Dan Pucillo, Sammy K; Keys- Steven Goomas, Matt Weisberg, Paul McDonald, David Edelstien; Vocals- Russell Nakaoka, Matt Phairas, Bonnie Bowden, Kathy Mackey.
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 big band with a rockin' rhythm section. Since the band is made up of working musicians, each week brings an exciting change. 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
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!!!
Hiya Rex
Planning a trip thru LA in the spring, hope to catch ya, and just might take you up on the invite to bring my bone along. Have a great new year! Remember Doug Schuler? Been in contact with him and many others from VanderCook.
Peace!
