..Reid Saunders has been playing drums off and on for over 30 years. His first instrument was the family furniture, and he never looked back. He moved to the Washington DC area in 1993 to play drums with the Cravin’ Dogs.
>Peter Locke has been playing the guitar for twenty years. He picked up the bass about two years ago. After playing bass with the Idylwood Band last year, Peter has found a home with the WD Miller Band.
>Blayne Beeler is the newest member of the band, and plays lead guitar. Blayne originally hails from Pittsburgh, PA. He picked up the guitar at nine years old when he heard his first surf instrumental, and has been picking and strumming ever since. Blayne played with many cover and show bands in the Pittsburgh area during the 1980s, including The Marcels, of 1950s “Blue Moon” fame. He moved to Northern Virginia in 1995. Blayne’s guitar adds precision, polish and a great pop sensibility to the band.
>WD Miller, a home-grown McLean, Virginia boy, was weaned on the jangle guitars and harmonies of 60s pop and 70s California pop. Influences include Beatles, Beach Boys, Zombies, Tommy James, America, Bread, Eagles. WD started writing songs over 20 years ago, and has recorded two CDs, Sugarland Run (2000) and his brand new release, Whirly Town (2006). WD sings and plays rhythm guitar. He has recorded with a handful of local musicians, including Mike Melchione (Buckwheat Zydeco), Scott Shuman (Jackson St. Band), Mike Johns, Kai Kapitano (Lost Highway Band) and Bill Kotopish (Code Blue).
Hey Guys: Saw your first set at Bangkok Blues tonight. I'm feeling very less-than at the moment. You've really tightened up since I saw you all last. The new guitar player has a real nice touch; the bass player has really blossomed; and the vocals are top notch. Keep it up.
