Blue Coyote Band
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Local country band readies video for CMT
Future looks bright for Brenda Loomis and the Blue Coyote Band
Lansing and Nashville-based Brenda Loomis and the Blue Coyote Band have shared the stage with big country names like Tim McGraw, Travis Tritt and Leanne Rimes.
Now, they're garnering their own stardom, with a forthcoming CMT music video and work with national children charity organization the Lili Claire Foundation.
The country-rock band - including Brenda Loomis (lead vocals/keyboards), Scott Bates (drums/more), Robert Cottom (bass/lead vocals), Ron Mishler (guitar/saxophone/more), Clayborne Stewart (guitar/saxophone/more) and Paul Loomis (keyboards/more) - plays Buddies Bar and Grill in Holt the night before Thanksgiving.
As for getting the CMT deal, Bates says it just fell into place.
"When we signed with the Lili Claire Foundation, (producer) Robin Cursi loved the song, 'Raising My Standard,' " he says. "Robin works with actor Matthew Perry from the TV show, 'Friends' ... They rely on celebrities throughout the country to help them with their cause, from actors to high profile recording artists.
"They thought it would be a good idea to launch the careers of future entertainers, and in return, they would help the foundation throughout their careers."
The video will air sometime next spring or summer.
Bates and the rest of the band are excited to work with the charity organization Lili Claire Foundation in the coming months. That partnership, like the CMT deal, happened to fall into place.
"(Guitarist) Ronnie Mishler and I were invited to be extras in a CMT video with our good friend, Alan Turner. He was shooting the song, 'Everyone's A Miracle (Lili's Song),' " Bates says. "The song tells the story of the Lili Claire Foundation.
"The foundation was born from Keith and Leslie Litt Resnick's dream to honor the memory of their infant daughter Lili Claire, by helping to improve the lives of children ... Alan introduced us to Robin Cursi that day and I sent him a demo of our song and he loved it.
"This year the band is on a roller coaster and we continue to look forward."
Show details: Brenda Loomis and the Blue Coyote Band, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, Buddies Bar and Grill, 2040 North Aurelius Road, Holt, 699-3670, free.
- Lansing State Journal
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Blue Coyote Band members are multi talented musicians who will entertain you with top 40 country and new original songs they write and perform from the heart.
We have opened for: Grand Funk Railroad, Rare Earth, Julianne Hough, David Nail, Darryl Worley Zac Brown Band , Chris Young Justin Moore
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Http://www.bluecoyoteband.us http://www.myspace.com/bluecoyoteband
We have over 140,000 fans and friends on 12,000 music and social networks.
We are on about 675 FM stations in Europe and 1,200 clear channels in the USA.
* The Coyotes*
Scott Bates, Manager of B.C.B. sings harmonies and is the driving force in the band with his drums. Scott has performed seminars on" electronic drums" at major events to share his technical ability of percussion instruments. He is highly respected as a professional in the music industry.
Bob Cottom, sings lead and harmony vocals and plays the bass guitar. Bob has won several vocal awards with his "clear rich tenor notes" that most singers only can reach for. His real passion is song writing. He has had several # 1 songs and some are still getting airplay.
Clayborne Stewart, plays Lead Guitar and Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone and Mandolin Guitar. Has 40+ years with his instruments. He has played professionally for most of his life and has played with, or opened for, such groups as: --The Drifters, --Classic Four, --Coco Montoya, --Blue Öyster Cult, --Guess Who, --McBride and the Ride, --MC5, --and many more! He also a great lead vocals.
Ron Mishler, plays Lead and Steel Guitar, Saxophone. His experience in rock and roll, blues and country is very unique. Ron gives each song the perfect flavor it needs to become its own.
Scott Bates / Drums / Latin Drums / Vocals Robert Cottom / Bass Guitar / Lead Vocal / Vocals Ron Mishler / Lead Guitar / Steel Guitar / Saxophone / Lead Vocals / Vocals Clayborne Stewart / Lead Guitar / Rhythm Guitar / Saxophone / Mandolin Guitar / Lead Vocals. Randy Monday / Sound
Awards they have won.... Track of the Day on April 25th 2009 in Country Best Guitars in Country, week of June 1, 2009 Best Guitars in Country, week of June 15th 2009 Best Drums in Country, week of June 1st 2010 Best Drums in Country, week of June 15th 2010 Best Production in Country, week of June 1st 2010 Best Lyrics in Country, week of June 1st 2010 Best Melody in Country, week of Aug 3rd 2010 Best Beat in Country, week of June 15th 2010 Rocking Track in Country, week of June 15th 2010
Band Members:
Scott Bates / Drums / Latin Drums / Vocals Robert Cottom / Bass Guitar / Lead Vocal / Vocals Ron Mishler / Lead Guitar / Steel Guitar / Saxophone / Lead Vocals / Vocals Clayborne Stewart / Lead Guitar / Rhythm Guitar / Saxophone / Mandolin Guitar / Lead Vocals.
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