Sweet Sunny South
Thank the Lord for the good people that make the SPPS happen! I only wish I had found it sooner – love and respect for the music – that’s the SPPS. Right on ya’ll!
- Bill Powers, Sweet Sunny South
Sweet Sunny South is an acoustic old-time bluegrass band that plays a unique blend of new and traditional music. Based in Paonia, Colorado, the group has performed extensively throughout the region for the past four years and continues to gain a reputation for a lively and entertaining stage show, as well as great songwriting. They have recorded two very popular CDs of mostly original material that are enjoying strong reviews and getting heavy airplay on radio stations across the nation as well as Europe. At their shows you’ll find them weaving in and out around a single microphone and dressed to a “T” in clothing reminiscent of a bygone era. They escort the listeners down a windy path of historical journeys, beautiful ballads and rollicking fiddle tunes complete with a healthy dose of humor that keep the crowd smiling.
Sweet Sunny South has delighted crowds at many fine festivals throughout the Southwest and placed in the prestigious RockyGrass band contest in both 2003 & 2004. The band has been featured on CPR Colorado Matters for their first album, Bell Creek Dance Club which features songs about a dance spot that was popular in their home town during the 30’s & 40’s. Their latest album, Wild-n-Swingin’ is proving to be equally enjoyed by dj’s promoters and fans around the globe.
“I’ve listened to the new CD and will be doing a 60 minute special on it this Thursday evening on my “GrassMasters’ Review” show. Great material and very excellent presentation. There was certainly no “sophomore jinx” on this one.” Wayne Bledsoe, Editor of Bluegrass Now
Banjo and mandolin player, Bill Powers, writes most of the bands’ songs, which take the listener on scenic journeys into dusty old American music. Cory Obert plays a mean old-time fiddle, sometimes with a Cajun flare and sings a solid high tenor. Rob Miller also writes songs, plays the D-28 and sings lead and harmony. The newest member, Shelley Gray (a.k.a. “Laura Ingalls Wilder-n-Swingin”) plays the ‘ol kay Bass, sings, hollers, and puts the “Sweet” in Sweet Sunny South.
Sweet Sunny South represents the traditional music of greats such as The Stanley Brothers and The Carter Family at the same time drawing influences from more contemporary bands such as The Freighthoppers, The Wilders and The Reeltime Travelers.
Look for Sweet Sunny South to be playing at many fine festivals and theaters throughout the country in 2006 including Winter Grass in Tacoma, WA and Kansas Free State Festival in Lawrence. For booking information contact Rob Miller 970-527-4791.
