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Scott Miller & The Commonwealth
Rock / Roots Music / Americana

"23 skidoo!"

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   Scott Miller & The Commonwealth: General Info
Member Since4/2/2006
Band Websitethescottmiller.com
Band MembersScott Miller - vocals, guitar, harmonica
Shawn McWilliams - drums, vocals
Jeremy Pennebaker - guitar, keyboard, vocals
Chris Autry - bass, vocals

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Live from the Granada Theater in Dallas, TX, 10/12/07

Live from the Blennerhassett Hotel in Parkersburg, West Virginia, 2/9/07

Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 3 2008 8:00P
Mangy Moose (solo) Teton Village, Wyoming
Jul 5 2008 8:00P
Sorry For Partying Festival (solo) w/ Reckless Kelly Donnelly, Idaho
Jul 29 2008 8:00P
Berkley Cafe (solo) Raleigh, North Carolina
Jul 30 2008 8:00P
Evening Muse (solo) Charlotte, North Carolina
Aug 8 2008 8:00P
The Grey Eagle Asheville, North Carolina
Aug 9 2008 8:00P
Phoenix Hill Tavern Louisville, Kentucky
Sep 20 2008 8:00P
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Bristol, Tennessee

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   About Scott Miller & The Commonwealth
By Curtis Jenkins

Scott Miller blends folk and rock like there ain’t no words for. The power of storytelling with the power of a compressed electric guitar comes through this Virginian not heard since the likes of Wayne Newton (fellow Virginian) or The Statler Brothers (also of the Commonwealth.) Not even since Thomas Jefferson (Virginian) and Woodrow Wilson (another Virginian) formed their rock trio with drummer Stewart Copeland (northern Virginian) “League of Nations”.

Unlike most of the faux-simplified-effete’-elite-Americana/ Alt-Country world, Miller was actually raised on a working farm. His parents were a WWII generation couple that carried on the Spartan lifestyle of their Scots-Irish forefathers. Miller has described the lifestyle as “Amish that drink.”

In 1990, with a lucky-to-get blue blood education from the College of William and Mary, (“I at least learned how to spell ‘bourgeoisie’”), Miller moved to Knoxville, Tennessee, where he started scraping a living in local bars and clubs. The owner of a now defunct bar called “Hawkeye’s” quickly recognized Miller’s genius and gave him a regular night, where he built a loyal legion of fans and record bar tabs (despite the fact that Miller didn’t drink then…). The marquis outside said “Scott Miller: Every Damn Friday” for four long years, while Miller began touring regionally and building a following.

The next phase found Miller in the roots rock band called the V-roys, the first band signed to Jack Emerson’s (R.I.P.) and Steve Earle’s E-Squared label. His songwriting became more mature. His understanding of the music “biz” (“It ain’t called ‘show-friends.”) became more astute, but his guitar playing remained the ham fisted flat-picking of his youth. He calls them “solos.”

Sugar Hill picked Miller up for his next phase of musical life. Three studio records followed:
THUS ALWAYS TO TYRANTS produced by R.S. Field
UPSIDE/DOWNSIDE produced by Eric Fritsch
CITATION produced by Jim Dickinson

Before recording “Citation”, Miller and the Commonwealth landed a TV gig on the WB Network. “Hell, I got the job as band leader on Jeff Foxworthy’s “Blue Collar TV” show.” Miller recounts, “Suddenly the band and I didn’t have to load up and travel every night, we could walk across from the theatre where it was taped into a 5 star hotel bar, and make great money doing it. I hated it, of course.”

Six years into the deal and now a live record is released: Reconstruction. The band’s live shows are always rocking, and “just as good as any Bay City Roller’s show ever was,” according to Miller. “We’ve been a hard touring band with a show worth the hard earned money of our fans and this was a way of documenting that, if ‘documenting’ is a verb…”

So, why "Reconstruction" as a title? “Well, its not about the south rising again or anything like that.” says Miller, “Anybody that’s seen a city in the south deal with one inch of snow knows THAT ain’t gonna happen!”

“I play solo half the time and I play with the band. I try to write good songs that have some brains to them, and write them well enough that I can go out and play them every night and not get sick of myself. I want what anybody else wants from a means to live: a means to live. And I mean it.”

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John





Jul 2 2008 8:00 PM

really like the wildcat song! see you at tavern in lewyville come august.....j.r.
hayes
BristolRhythm





Jul 1 2008 4:58 PM

It was nice seeing you in JC for Blue Plum..Sept is going to be even better..see you in sept
BRRR
eb
The Toasted Roosters





Jun 30 2008 9:15 AM

Rob, THE Realtor





Jun 30 2008 7:13 AM

Great fun at the ReDistilled show.

Here are some pics:

http://www. flickr. com/photos/robsellsknoxville/sets/72157605865364534/
Christine





Jun 27 2008 6:17 PM

Didn't get to see you at Blue Plum :( Hope you have a Great Summer!
Weekend





Jun 24 2008 10:16 AM



Ian





Jun 23 2008 8:16 PM

As a Kentucky boy who's the son of a underground miner I can't think of a better song than Wildcat Wistle. Well done again, sir.
jonnie mack





Jun 22 2008 6:31 AM

Thanks for the add; I like your stuff! Check out my new tracks when you have a chance.
Best! JM
Emily Reece


Is Online


Jun 20 2008 8:39 PM

Play some Roger Miller!
Jesstastic





Jun 18 2008 8:06 PM

Hey Scott,

The Judester and I will be heading over the mountain to see you play Friday night. We are looking forward to it! Take care 'til then.
THIS SPITEFUL SNAKE!





Jun 18 2008 12:56 PM

i know this dude that calls himself Earrrrl he's from chatham virginia (down near danville) he's completely obsessed with your music.
such as how i found out about the v-roys back in the day! Goodnight you loser you midnight moonlight user its time for you to try and fall asleep!
Luna Lisa





Jun 17 2008 8:31 PM

Nice summertime photo, Scott. Have fun out there.
And while in Easton make sure you and the boys indulge in some freshly caught Eastern Shore steamed crabs!!
mark





Jun 14 2008 12:03 PM

thanks for the add please check out this band www.mazieswake/myspace. com thanks
El lobo solitario





Jun 13 2008 6:26 PM

Thakns for the add, bro. Been following you since the V-roy's days.

Keep makin' K-town proud!
BikerDanGuitarman





Jun 11 2008 7:09 AM

Thanks for the add! You guys ROCK!!!

Peace, Love & GUITARS...Photobucket
Elizabeth





Jun 11 2008 6:48 AM

Blue Plum was awesome! You guys are great! I loved the show. Scott...I was so happy to meet you even though I was somewhat tongue tied!! Thanks for the pic! You made my day!!!!
Deneicee





Jun 11 2008 3:50 AM

LOVED the video of you and 'Meek'(especially the 'short' JCM!) Oh, beware of people who rule! Indeed.
Paige





Jun 10 2008 6:29 PM

SCOTT MILLER & THE COMMONWEALTH - JOHNSON CITY TN - BLUE PLUM - AWESOME !!!!! THANKS FOR SPENDING TIME WITH ME AND MY FRIENDS AFTER YOUR SHOW. YOU MADE SOME NEW FANS AND US OLD FANS REALLY APPRECIATED TALKING TO YOU (SHAWN & JEREMY TO). SEE YOU IN BRISTOL, IF NOT BEFORE.
!!!!! MULE POWER !!!!!
~~~BETH~~~





Jun 10 2008 10:18 AM

Thanks for the great times your music has given me.... Hope to see you guys again soon.
The Broken Valley Roadshow





Jun 10 2008 7:56 AM

Mighty fine seeing y'all at Blue Plum!
♫ Razor Totin' Jim ♪





Jun 9 2008 5:42 PM

Diggin' the new track, man! Keep 'em comin'!
Don





Jun 9 2008 3:53 PM

Great Job in JC man. You guys always rock. See you again soon.
Sir Earny





Jun 9 2008 1:25 PM

Hey Scott,

Thank you so much for your friendship!
I really love your wonderful music.
I send you a “rockin” greeting.

Look "A Sunset Diary" on my list of friends No.1:
This is my son Christopher:

http://www. myspace. com/asunsetdiary
“... We Might Collide” (NEW - for free download on the web)

How do you like his music?

Slogan of the day:
“The music is aptly as the language of angels.”
Thomas Carlyle, (1795 – 1881)
Scottish essayist and historian

Hope you have a “Rockin” good time this week!!!
(Eric Burdon : “Good Times”)

Rock on:
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I wish you the best of luck and especially heath!

Keep on rockin! Take care!
Old Rocker Earny d(8;=)X
~ Jamie ~





Jun 9 2008 8:04 AM

You guys were great at the Blue Plum!!! Could have listened all night!!!
br54knight





Jun 9 2008 7:16 AM

Andi & I had a great time with y'all Friday in the 'Nooga. I hate that I missed Saturday's show but after being out in the heat all day Friday then coming home Saturday & push mowin’ my papaw's yard I simply couldn't muster the strength for another evening outdoors. See y’all soon.

~ JK
Amy





Jun 9 2008 5:56 AM

Great show Saturday night! Can't wait to see you again in September!!
Beach Bound





Jun 8 2008 12:23 PM

Great show last night! My hungry friends about made me miss it! Grr! Can't wait until September!! Yee haw! :)
fuzz





Jun 8 2008 9:29 AM

hell of a show last night.
keep up the good work
The V-Roys (1994-1999)





Jun 8 2008 7:44 AM

Hey, Scott! We found two really cool videos of you and the V-roys boys from back in the day! They're posted on the V-Roys main page.

Stop by and check out a little piece of your own history!
Blake





Jun 5 2008 9:51 PM

thanks for the add yall keep the great muscica comin its awesome
Jessi





Jun 5 2008 6:10 PM

Can't wait to see ya on Saturday! Woo hoo!
gemsandwhims


Is Online


Jun 4 2008 3:51 PM

Can't wait to see you at the Blue Plum festival! We all love your music--I can't seem to change the CD's in my car! Rock on! Stop by our booth if you get a chance! www. gemsandwhims. com
Paige





Jun 4 2008 3:25 PM

There's a lot of talk about the Blue Plum this weekend. Hell, count me in. Can't wait.
MULE POWER !
Beach Bound





Jun 3 2008 8:17 AM

Can't wait to see you this weekend @ the Blue Plum.
We've got some new ones coming out to see you with us so, MAKE IT EVEN BETTER!! We keep bragging around here, now they can see what all the fuss is about! Yipee!!