THE FAMILIAR STRANGERS/Trio/Quartet or FULL BAND!
The Familiar Strangers work as an acoustic-oriented 3-4 piece band for smaller events (wine tastings, pool parties, etc) or as a full 5/6 piece group for larger venues or shows that emphasize party, dance music. With the addition of electric guitars, pedal steel guitar and –yeah- drums, this band can swing and rock with the best of them.
The Familiar Strangers play an Americana grab bag of roots music from western swing to classic country, blues, rock, swing jazz and even a little bit of gypsy jazz!
This band generates a big response from audiences with their friendly banter and responsiveness to requests from audience members.
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Price Range: $1000. - $3000.00
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
One fan’s view: “Thank you Kevin and thank you Rhythm Rangers! What a wonderful fun danceable upbeat positive vibrant rockin' down home bluesy glorious funky sandal kickin' show you put on for those of us lucky enough to hear you last night. And I got your new CD! Thank you!” - Kim K
The Rhythm Rangers is a group comprised of seasoned bay area musical veterans who have performed in many bands over the years. Originally formed in 2008 as a western swing & country-rock group, the band has transformed from it's earlier days. Todays Rhythm Rangers has broadened it's musical palette to include straight-ahead rock & roll, solid urban blues and Americana music!
Their first CD, "Not Out of the Woods Yet", was released in July 2008 & was nominated for a Grammy in 2008.
We are able to provide a PA for events. Occasionally we bring along our sound engineer to help make the most perfect musical experience possible for our clients.
| June 24, 2023 • 12:00pm - 3:30pm | Fundraiser |
| December 04, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | The Redwood Cafe: Cotati - 7:30 to 10:30pm |
| November 06, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Sebastopol Community Center |
| October 23, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Rossi's: 401 Grove St., Sonoma (El Verano) |
The Breeze
Cow Cow Boogie
you ain't downhome
something you got
Fever on Bayou
Bump bounce boogie
Down in Flood
The Weight
Little Liza Jane
Late night Ramble
club manhattan
I can't Dance
dead president
Im Satisfied w you
Down in mexico
Bus Stop
Never no more
Frankie Please
Caravan
Early in Morning
King of the Road
The Night They Drove Dixie Down
Folsom Prison
Baby that sure go good
Till I gain control again
you can’t do that
New Road Under m Wheels
Nadine
North to Alaska
Restless
settin woods on fire
Mercyland
Aint Livin Long
J Edgar
The Crush
I’ll be Yr Baby Tonight
Bring it on home
Old Pipliner
waiting for coast to clear
trouble in mind
Blues for Dixie
| Kevin Russell | band leader, guitarist, vocalist |
| Rick Cutler | drums, fashion plate |
| Russ Gauthier | guitarist, vocalist, violin, mandolin & glockenspiel |
| Blair Hardman | bass player with attitude |
| Kirby Pierce | keyboards, infectious smile |
| Bobby Lee | pedal steel, Jerry Garcia hat |
| Cori Wood | lead & harmony vocalist, tattoos |
The Beatles, BB King, The Timer Jumpers, Tom Waits, Tim O'Brien, Rodney Crowell, Jackson Browne, The Byrds, Django Rheinhardt, Linda Ronstadt, Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, John Hiatt, Lonnie Johnson, Sam Cooke, The Louvin Brothers, Buddy Miller, Jay McShann, John Prine, Robben Ford, Bob Wills, Charlie Christian, Ry Cooder, Robin Williams, 18 South, Vince Gill, Marty Stuart, T Bone Walker, Jesse Winchester, Mike Dowling, Asleep at the Wheel, David Lindley, Albert Lee, Mark Knopfler, Gram Parsons, Little Walter, The Band, Bob Dylan, the Mississippi Sheiks, Desert Rose Band, Bonnie Raitt, Amos Lee, Merle Haggard, Bobby Blue Bland, Jon Randal, Rob Ickes, Buddy Emmons, Elvis Presley, Junior Wells, Chet Atkins, Stephane Grappelli, Patty Griffen, The Hollies, Emmy Lou Harris, Homer & Jethro, Dave Alvin, Bing Crosby, Hot Club of Cowtown, Bill Monroe, The Beach Boys, Patsy Cline, Duke Ellington, Willie Dixon, Roger Miller, Chuck Berry, Moon Mulligan, Hank Williams, Carl Perkins.......
We provide all of our own equipment. All thats required is a power sours and shade if we're playing outside.
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