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The Easy Riders

Peoria, Illinois, United States | SELF

Peoria, Illinois, United States | SELF
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"Ron Nevison: Legendary Producer"

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

All the best Ron.
- Ron Nevison-Record Producer/Engineer


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Demo available, debut Album is in the works!!

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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