The Easy Riders

Genre: Blues
Secondary Genre: Rock Peoria, Illinois USA Contact

Truly an original sound that all ages can enjoy. A classic blues/rock tone, surely to send folks into their dancing shoes. Nothing but heart and soul plays this band. Every performance is fused with tastefuly written original songs and traditional classics. Each show is a Friends&Family Celebration!

Artist Information

Biography

Easy Rider creator Mike Miller. While a little younger then most in his field, he is not behind in his extensive knowledge of roots music . He has quickly become one of the MVP’s of the project every night . He has been Rockin his brand of Soul, Slide Guitar, and Jerry Garcia licks since 2010 full time and has adapted it his to his own style, and tone which is rarley immulated !!! He lives everyday inondated in music. He is the front man and lead guitarist for Easy Riders. The band has quickly come through the ranks in the Midwest Jamband community as well!! The Easy Riders come from the Illinois Central Valley. Originating as a 3 piece power Trio, Easy Riders have come a long way in a short amount of time forming into a 5 piece youthful Blues/Rock band. Pat Connolly (Bass/Vox) is a Senior Music Business Major at Bradley University, and is studying classical guitar. Pat plays in two Jazz bands and a classical guitar ensamble. Matthew Fuller (Harmonica/Vox) in 2009 enrolled in The Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. Ryan Fogerty (Hand Percussion/Vox) a long time friend and gifted hand drum player. The newest addition is Nick Fairley (Drums) also a music business major, and is in Illinois Central College Concert & Jazz Band. Nick has also played on Danika Holme's debut album "Second Chances" and has played with Central Illinois Youth Symphony & Peoria Jazz Allstars! The Easy Riders guarantee to captivate that vintage soul driven music. Filled with a bold sound, and a hard driving rhythm section.

The Riders have successfully played over 100 shows in 2011 and in recent years shared the stage with great acts as E.O.T.O. (percussionist and drummer Jason Hann and Michael Travis from String Cheese Incident) as well as Dark Star Orchestra and Jerry Garcia Band with Melvin Seals, and Great American Taxi featuring Vince Herman from Leftover Salmon, also Dark Star Orchestra and Rusted Root. Recently Easy Riders were spotlighted on 99.9 The Buzz! Two weeks in a row!. On Church of Rock & Roll- Home Grown Spotlight, with a live interview, a original song played ON AIR, and T-shirt giveaways. They also were apart of a Live in studio Acoustic Series! Where they played two original songs. It has been a promising couple of year for the guys and are very excited for our summer.They Have played events such as Summer Camp Music Fesival (2nd year in a row this year), the Universal Rhythm Assembly and opening for The Marshall Tucker Band on the CEFCU Center Stage. In 2010 The Easy Riders were hand selected from this region to represent Peoria IL for The International Blues Challenge, "Road To Memphis" and shared the Lineup with The Johnny Winter Band! Also Just finished up our First Colorado tour! A few cities on the stop were Fort Collins, Fraser, and Denver, playing twice at Quixotes True Blue! Also Repped the Easy Riders on KCSU Radio Show Fort Collins, CO 4/6/11. A original called Got A Good Feelin'. Our first Album "Earthbound" is in the works right now and will be released within a few months! New original songs are being written daily, and ancient classics being resurrected in a new light. The Easy Riders hope to see you on the road in 2012!

Contact The Easy Riders for booking or questions at www.EasyRidersMusic@gmail.com

Instrumentation

Mike Miller - Guitar, VOX
Nick Fairley - Drums
Pat Conolly - Bass
Ryan Fogerty - Hand Percussion
Matt Fuller - Harmonica
Mike Nellas - Guest Organ

Discography

Demo available, debut Album is in the works!!

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Photo Gallery

  • Digital billboard

  • Nick

  • Riders

  • Ryan Fogerty

  • Easy Rider & Marshall Tucker Band!

  • Pat Connolly

  • Mike Miller

  • Matt Fuller

  • Mike & Matt

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Press

  • Ron Nevison: Legendary Producer [+ Show ]

    August 18 2009 You guys sound like a great live blues band. Keep doing your thing. All the bes...

Setlist

ORIGINALS

Got A Good Feelin'
CantFindMyWay
Earthbound
Come On Home
Troubled Blues
Dont Tempt Me

COVERS

Mystery Train
Might As Well
Let It Rock
Going Down The Road Feeling Bad
One Monkey Dont Stop My Show
CC Rider
Big River
Sugaree
Crossroads
King Bee
Walking Blues
Think
Im A Hog
Hard To Handle
RedHouse Messing With the Kid
Curtis Lowe
You Win Again
She Caught The Katy It Aint Right
To Late
My Babe
It Hurts Me Too
Pride and Joy
Shake for Me Thats what will make you do
Think
Big Railroad Blues
TheyLoveEachother Lay Down Sally
Second That Emotion
Thrill Is Gone
One Way Out
Statesboro Blues
Whipping Post
No One To Run With
Mean Woman Blues
Good Clean Fun
Southbound
Soulshine
Mustang Sally
Grapevine
Come Together
Dear Prudence
Blind Crippled & Crazy

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