Russ Christiansen - vocals, guitar // Todd Divel -guitar //
Jonathan Snyder - bass // Johnny Waggoner - noise //
James Lovelace- drums
Influences
Drive By Truckers, My Morning Jacket, Jason Isbell, Ryan Adams, Whiskeytown, Paul Westerberg, the Replacements, Josh Ritter, Bruce Springsteen (solo), the Frames, Radio Nationals, 16 Horsepower
"Three Miles West is rustic rock n roll. Little pretense, yet markedly original, this band visits country, roots rock, and brit pop with a swagger and confidence that drives home the honesty of its folksy message. If the melody and texture doesn't take you there, the lyrics will. Christiansen croons with a wide range of desperation that only Divel's frantic guitar can envelope . With the acquisiton of Jonathan Snyder (of Denver indie rock band the Missing Dufrenes) on bass and scene newcomer James Lovelace on drums, Three Miles West is undeniably a rock band that builds around driving rythms these days. For a band that always hinted at bigger things then disappeared into isolation or obscurity, the new chemistry it is displaying these days may indeed be the long awaited delivery on its initial promise. Expect great things from this band, and hope they keep the faith long enough this go round to allow it to happen. But just in case, take in the live show they have been previewing in their local haunts on the Front Range. I'd hate to wait another two years to see just how far they have come."
"Rowdy and yet melodic, Three Miles West’s sound is worn and comfortable, like a favorite pair of jeans." -Westword (a village voice media publication)
++++Named by Colorado Music Buzz Magazine as one of the "Bands to Look out for in 2008"++++
"alt.country engineers"- (the Denver Post) Elana Ashanti-Jefferson++++
Westword (a Village Voice Publication) nominated Three Miles West w/
Ten Cent Redemption,
Oakhurst,
Ghost Buffalo, &
Red Cloud
for best Roots/American Band of 2006
Downloads.com
Five of Five Stars *****
Road ready and guitar driven songs. Nice.
"This band sounds like a road-ready outfit, with a guitar-based approach. No twangy stuff, just straight ahead driving rockin' tunes. There's a story in every song. Listen closely. It's likely to be your story. Similar to Drive By Truckers and Whiskeytown...what's not to like?"
........and has offered support opening for the following critically praised National Acts while in Denver:
Jason Isbell
James McMurtry
Chuck Prophet,
C. Gibbs,
Milton Mapes,
Grain & Demise,
Dusty Rhodes
& Jon Prophet.
Has played locally with:
Angie Stevens (her CD Release Show)
the Holllyfelds (their CD Release Show)
Drag the River
John Common
Jeff Finlin
Carolyns Mother
Rexway
Love .45
Catatac
Kosmos
Wendy Woo
In this short span of time the band has been booked as a feature act at the following Denver venues:
Ogden Theatre (NIPP)
Larimer Lounge,
the Soiled Dove,
The Walnut Room,
the dNote
Benders Tavern,
Hard Rock Cafe (Denver),
The Toad Tavern
the Historic Oriental Theatre.
& lots of dive bars!
Hey Russ. Hope you guys are good. i'm going out West to Utah and am possibly looking for a show Jan 21st in denver. Are you guys around? Wanna do a show?. Do you know how to get in touch with Gretchin by anychance? Best! c.
Thanks! I've got your disc and about three other local discs on rotation in my car. I don't even really need to look outside of Denver for kickass music. You guys rocked my face off at our show! -Lucas
Thanks for the well wishes...we were super bummed to have to cancel that night. It sucks to be that sick!We'll definitely need to play together soon. -Eryn
Hello the greatest ever- do you know of any cool venues to play in Iowa? John Common and I will be coming back from Minneapolis at the end of Sept- looking for a sunday gig on the 30th...any ideas? House Party on the Golf Course??? I think- yes!!!
I haven't seen you in awhile and I just wanted to say Hi and see how you have been. You should come check out my new place sometime. No good bars around here but we BBQ all the time. Hope to see you soon.
Yo Russ...love the music man. I actually caught you guys at the Oriental a while back. Love the sound and love the energy you guys bring! Come down to the D-note on the 25th and we'll have a beer man! Tony
