Michael Lee Price / Highway 13 Band

The band members individually and collectively are dedicated to bringing their respective talents and their love of "classic rock" to the stage each and every time they perform and can always be counted on to deliver an exciting classic rock 'n' roll performance for your listening and dancing pleasure. They show up early stay late and are sure to please.

The members of Highway 13 have been involved in the music industry for many years.

Terry Garrison began playing in the early 60's on HIGHWAY 13 in Lampe, Mo. with life long friends, Joe Hayhurst & David Newman. Their gigs consisted of High School Dances and local venues but as they ventured out and went their separate ways those simple beginnings would develop into impressive lifelong careers.

Terry Garrison, graduated from Blue Eye High School in 1967 and went on to The Colege of the Ozarks in Branson, Missouri. After college Terry, went to work in the music and movie industry. He has been associated with major entertainers and traveled worldwide. Terry has worked with gospel groups including the legendary Dottie Rambo, as well as contemporary artists including, Jennie Pruitt and Pop Icon Dolly Parton, from, 1976 until 1988. Terry has also worked personally with numerous actors including, Mel Gibson & Sissy Spassick-The River, Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds - Best Little Whorehouse in Texas & Steel Magnolias , Scott Glen - My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys, filmed in Guthrie, Oklahoma, and others. After many years on the road Terry is home in THE MISSOURI OZARKS directing and playing with Highway 13.

Mike Price, Harmonica, Lead and backup vocals, started playing in bands in the early 60's . Price and his Brother Tiger, started THE SILVER EAGLE BAND in the 70's and toured throughout Mo., Ok., and California. Mike went solo and cut an album in the early 80’s, and placed third in the Wrangler Showdown, but he missed being part of a band, so he formed OZZIE AND THE ACES a classic rock and roll review. Mike has 40 plus years in music, And has promoted and shared the stage with a host of acts including, John Fred’s Playboys,The Grass Roots, Steppenwolf, Iron Butterfly, Big Brother, Kris Kristofferson, Muddy Waters, Hank Thompson, Dr Hook, Flash Cadillac, Eddie Eugene, Lionel Hampton, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Roy Buchanan and a host of others. After 40 years Mike is still rockin’ with The Highway 13 Band

Richard Piel, on Tenor Saxophone, Richard was born in St. Louis and performed there prior to joining the Navy. He continued playing while he was stationed in California where met and joined the musicians who became “The Dartells.” Richard has played with many many name artists throughout his career. including Ike and Tina Turner, Littlie Anthony and the Imperials, The Four Seasons, & The Beach Boys. He was on the hit program Shindig, hosted by Bobby Sherman with Jackie DeShannon and Johnny Crawford. One of his favorite memories is playing back up and being MC for Marvin Gaye. He has played in many prominent venues including Bob Eubank’s (Cinnamon Cinder) nightclub in California. He recently moved back home to Missouri and has had the pleasure of playing with some of the prominent local bands before joining The Highway 13 Band

Joining the band in 2008 Rick Brennan is setting the tempo for the electrifying Highway 13 Band. Rick started his musical career in Springfield Mo but relocated to southern California where he played many prominent venues including The Branding Iron, Cowboy, The Plush Horse and the world famous Palomino Club in N. Hollywood. Brennan has shared the stage with the likes of Donna Fargo, Tanya Tucker, B. J. Thomas and The original cowboys sweetheart the legendary Patsy Montana. Rick has many years experience both on the road and in the studio.

Deb Merriman, Lead Vocals and Percussion
The lovely and Delightful Miss Deb was raised on the Buffalo River in Newton County Arkansas, singing, playing and writing. She taught her self to play the organ at age 6. In school she played clarinet and sang in the choir. Her love for music grew and she began playing out at ho-downs, gospel music festivals and talent competitions, in Mo., Ar., Ok. and Texas. Deb was invited to showcase her original music for the Nashville Songwriters Association and appear on The Nashville Talent, TV show. Now she brings her talent and energy to The Highway 13 Band.

Clyde Atchley, Vocals and Rhythm Guitar rounds out the unique sound of Highway 13.

We have Lights, PA and Amplification for any situation and are totally self contained.