Julie Stratton: vocals, guitar Julie began writing songs in 1996 under the guidance of Celeste Krenz and has since grown into her own voice. She takes the everyday ups and downs of life and creates beautiful stories of love, loss and laughter. A gifted singer, audiences often find themselves in a trance under the melodic spell of her voice.
Bevin Foley: vocals, fiddle Bevin's handling of the fiddle creates the illusion of a third voice on stage. She has been invited on stage by such performers as Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon, Trampled by Turtles, Pert Near Sand Stone, and Blue Turtle Seduction. She has also had the pleasure of touring with the bands Mountain Standard Time and Victor Barnes.
Sal Clark: banjo,vocals
Nathaniel Haase: snare drum/washboard/stomp box
Bass:
Kalin Capra and Ryan Foley
Influences
Gillian Welch, Bob Dylan, The Indigo Girls, Woody Guthrie, and all of the wonderfully talented string bands and musicians that we have had the pleasure of knowing and learning from over the years.
Deeply rooted in old time, folk and traditional American music, the Mile Markers are a dynamic, high-energy duo from Denver, Colorado. Formed in 2001 by Julie Stratton (guitar/vocals) and Bevin Foley (fiddle/vocals), their original songs, and unique arrangements of old time standards offer a new twist on the traditional folk sound. Throughout 2009 The Mile Markers saw many changes! We joined forces with Sal Clark on vocals, Kalin Capra on bass, Nathaniel Haas on snare and washboard, Ryan Foley on bass, and our good friend Adam Pause on Banjo for the recording of our first release "Take To The Road" (expected release date: Winter 2010). In late summer Sal Clark and Nathaniel Haas were asked to join the band as full time members and accepted the invitation! Ryan Foley also took on the challenge and joins us as our regular bass player! Now the Mile Markers can be seen in their original form as a high energy duet with haunting lyrical strength, Or as a rollicking five piece that will not only get you on the dance floor with its foot stomping energy, but will pull at your heartstrings with their beautifully arranged ballads. Authentic American roots music played with an honest and strong voice. Catch 'em where you can!
"This well-balanced and powerful duo from Denver has a stylistic maturity and sophistication well beyond their 20-something ages. Noteworthy were the duet's vocals – expressive, nuanced, and so in-sync that it seemed I was hearing one mind, singing through two voices. . . acoustic beauty like theirs is a rare find."
--Lee Patterson (Buffalo Grass Acoustic Society)
"Julie Stratton joined the band, an arresting storm with her gutsy guitar and raw, passionate vocals on 'Revival'. I don't know where she came from, but damn, I've got to investigate more. 'Thats my kind of religion', Burle happily growled at the end."
--Sarah Hagerman (Jambase report on NWSS performance with Benny Galloway)
I really enjoyed y'all's NedFest aftershow set at Planet Mind last Saturday. I'm glad we stumbled upon that gem of a scene. I really dig what you do. Y'all sure gave me some pretty happy feet after a long, fun day!
Keep on making us some great music!
I hope to see you somewhere down the road.
Here's a fun snap I managed to take when my legs stopped kickin' up dust for a spell....
great to see you again at Evergroove's party yesterday! I would have loved to hear more. Bevin- beautiful! :) Thanks you guys! best, Darren... Double Down
Hi there you two! Love the sounds as always. I saw you guys were going to Seaside, OR. I've been there it's beautiful. If you can take the hike out to the lighthouse. You wont regret it.
Thank you so much for the friendship add. My debut single Rollin' In The Hey just broke into the top 100 on the Music Row Breakout Chart. Request it at your local radio station today. Also the CD is finally available. Visit my page to buy it now!
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