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More band and contact info at: www.badneighbour.com Members Gary Trotter- Lead Vocals and rhythm guitar Erwin Platvoet- Lead guitar and back-up vocals Rob Butler- Drums and back-up vocals Keith Ward- Bass and back-up vocals Tulsa, OK Looking to establish themselves as “the band to see” and develop a devout following in their home state of Oklahoma and branching out from there. Biography: Bad Neighbour is a 4-piece classic rock band that originated in the spring of 2010 and is based out of Tulsa, OK. Bad Neighbour's writing and musical influences include Eric Clapton, Van Halen, ZZ Top, Jimi Hendrix, Kiss, Gran Funk Railroad just to name few. The four musicians who comprise Bad Neighbour are dedicated and focused on reaching their main goal: to have their music embraced by every listening human being. Gary Trotter is the singer and guitarist for the band. He was raised in Coffeyville, KS and attended K-State University. Gary has been playing guitar and singing for several years. After Leaving K-State, he moved to Tulsa and found him self in the local music scene. Later meeting up with Rick they begin to put the band together. Erwin is originally from Enschede, The Netherlands, but he has lived and worked in various other places such as Switzerland, Belgium and New Jersey. He has played guitar since age 16, starting with just classical for a few years. He then started playing lead guitar for various local heavy metal bands, never with much fame, but with lots of fun. Later, he branched out to cover bands, blues and even folk. The last band he played in focused on originals that were reminiscent of the 80's rock bands such as Saga, Yes and Journey. This band, called Medusa, also recorded a 5-track CD. Keith Ward is the Bassist and backing vocalist for the band. Keith grew up in Fredonia Kansas, later moving to Tulsa. Keith was first taught to play guitar by a gospel guitarist at the age of 12, and later moved into playing rock and country bands. Keith has been a compass for the band with an extensive knowledge of marketing, he has helped us come "out of the garage" so to speak. Rob Butler is on the drums and backing vocals. Originally from Virginia, Rob has travelled a lot and lived in many places, thanks to his time in the Navy, and has engineering and management degrees from universities in VA, TX and AZ . He has played in jazz bands as well as R&B, blues, country and Christian (praise and worship) bands, but is happy to be back to his roots of playing classic rock. Rob brings many years of experience playing in bands in a live setting, his most notable gig playing in a band for every port that his Navy ship docked at during a Mediterranean Sea cruise. Bad Neighbour has spent the past year amassing a number of high-quality rock songs, fine-tuning their unique tone and finding out their stage presentation. Now they are looking to establish themselves as “the band to see” and develop a devout following in their home state of Oklahoma and branching out from there. To contact Bad Neighbour, please get in touch with Keith Ward at: (918) 378-0263, krwtulsa@yahoo.com www.badneighbour.com
Oklahoma’s hottest wedding and party band will create an unforgettable music experience for your special event. Enjoy a dinner set filled with classy jazz and swing a la Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Michael Buble, Diana Krall and more. Then, get your body in motion with tunes by The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Lady Gaga, Cee-Lo Green, Estelle, Maroon 5, Lily Allen, Adele, Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson, Journey, Styx, Outfield, Sara Bareilles, Britney Spears, and many more of today and yesterday’s biggest hit makers.
The Devin Derrick Band is a touring country band featuring both original and cover songs. Depending on the venue and crowd, the band can also play red dirt and southern rock. The band tours nationally and locally in their signature yellow and black Prevost Tour Bus pulling a matching equipment trailer with sound and light equipment for use as needed. Over the years, Devin has played a variety of events and venues. He has been the opening act for... Blake Shelton Tracy Byrd Blackhawk Alabama Doug Stone Chely Wright Reba Tracy Lawrence Mark Chestnut David Allen Coe ... and many other entertainers. Devin also appeared in Toby Keith's 1993 video, "A Little Less Talk, A Lot More Action." Devin is a native Oklahoman, born and bred. He was born in Oklahoma City and grew up in the Guthrie and Edmond area. After graduating from Edmond High School, Devin decided to make his passion his life and be a full-time musician. He began traveling across the country to perform at parties, clubs, state fairs and rodeos. In the mid-nineties, Devin's hard work started to pay off. In 1994, while performing at the Wild Horse Saloon in downtown Nashville, he won first place in a pro-am contest. More contests and awards followed. Soon Devin hired a band and the demand only increased. Plenty of time on the road eventually led to Devin purchasing a tour bus. Nashville was not done blessing Devin and his career. While visiting Nashville in 2002, one of Johnny Cash’s reps approached Devin and asked him for a demo CD. A few years later, the same rep called Devin with some great news. John Carter Cash, son of the legendary Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, wanted to produce Devin’s CD. Devin headed over to the Cash Cabin Studio in Nashville. With the help of John Carter Cash and the crew, Devin’s songs were narrowed down to a list of eleven. And there was another surprise. John Carter Cash asked Devin to record a twelfth song written by Johnny Cash himself. The song was “Lady,” written by Cash for his wife, June Carter. It had never been recorded by anyone other than Johnny Cash himself. The music on the CD was played by very well known session players. Robby Turner played steel and dobro for the late Waylon Jennings. Jaime Hartford, the son of the late John Hartford, played lead and rhythm guitar on the movie “Walk the Line.” Rick Lonow played on Alan Jackson’s recordings. Tony Harrell plays on most recordings of Nashville’s top charted artists. John Carter’s wife, Laura Cash, played with the Carter Family. Dave Roe played with artists such as Keith Whitley, Don Williams and Trisha Yearwood. Harry Stinson is Marty Stewart’s drummer and back-up vocalist. All of these musicians played along with Devin on the CD. Devin Derrick’s music is for people who like traditional country music. It’s for people who remember where they came from and know how things ought to be. People who work hard for their God and for their families. People who grew up on farms or in small towns, and those who wish they had. If you long for simpler times and the sounds of the past, Devin’s music is for you. Devin's music makes you think of singers like George Jones, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Keith Whitley. Listen to the music on Devin’s latest CD, Honkytonk Mood, produced by Grammy Award winning producer John Carter Cash, and travel back to good times gone by, holding the one you love a little closer.
The Devin Derrick Band is a touring country band featuring both original and cover songs. Depending on the venue and crowd, the band can also play red dirt and southern rock. The band tours nationally and locally in their signature yellow and black Prevost Tour Bus pulling a matching equipment trailer with sound and light equipment for use as needed. Over the years, Devin has played a variety of events and venues. He has been the opening act for... Blake Shelton Tracy Byrd Blackhawk Alabama Doug Stone Chely Wright Reba Tracy Lawrence Mark Chestnut David Allen Coe ... and many other entertainers. Devin also appeared in Toby Keith's 1993 video, "A Little Less Talk, A Lot More Action." Devin is a native Oklahoman, born and bred. He was born in Oklahoma City and grew up in the Guthrie and Edmond area. After graduating from Edmond High School, Devin decided to make his passion his life and be a full-time musician. He began traveling across the country to perform at parties, clubs, state fairs and rodeos. In the mid-nineties, Devin's hard work started to pay off. In 1994, while performing at the Wild Horse Saloon in downtown Nashville, he won first place in a pro-am contest. More contests and awards followed. Soon Devin hired a band and the demand only increased. Plenty of time on the road eventually led to Devin purchasing a tour bus. Nashville was not done blessing Devin and his career. While visiting Nashville in 2002, one of Johnny Cash’s reps approached Devin and asked him for a demo CD. A few years later, the same rep called Devin with some great news. John Carter Cash, son of the legendary Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, wanted to produce Devin’s CD. Devin headed over to the Cash Cabin Studio in Nashville. With the help of John Carter Cash and the crew, Devin’s songs were narrowed down to a list of eleven. And there was another surprise. John Carter Cash asked Devin to record a twelfth song written by Johnny Cash himself. The song was “Lady,” written by Cash for his wife, June Carter. It had never been recorded by anyone other than Johnny Cash himself. The music on the CD was played by very well known session players. Robby Turner played steel and dobro for the late Waylon Jennings. Jaime Hartford, the son of the late John Hartford, played lead and rhythm guitar on the movie “Walk the Line.” Rick Lonow played on Alan Jackson’s recordings. Tony Harrell plays on most recordings of Nashville’s top charted artists. John Carter’s wife, Laura Cash, played with the Carter Family. Dave Roe played with artists such as Keith Whitley, Don Williams and Trisha Yearwood. Harry Stinson is Marty Stewart’s drummer and back-up vocalist. All of these musicians played along with Devin on the CD. Devin Derrick’s music is for people who like traditional country music. It’s for people who remember where they came from and know how things ought to be. People who work hard for their God and for their families. People who grew up on farms or in small towns, and those who wish they had. If you long for simpler times and the sounds of the past, Devin’s music is for you. Devin's music makes you think of singers like George Jones, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Keith Whitley. Listen to the music on Devin’s latest CD, Honkytonk Mood, produced by Grammy Award winning producer John Carter Cash, and travel back to good times gone by, holding the one you love a little closer.
Our members combine decades of musical experience in a mix of Classic Country, Red-Dirt, Blues, and Southern Rock. Two lead guitarists provide awesome solos. Steel Guitar and Sax juice up the "belly-rubbin" and blues tunes, with Kenny on rhythm guitar and lead vocals, and the rest of the band joining in full harmonies will provide fun and entertainment for all.
Our members combine decades of musical experience in a mix of Classic Country, Red-Dirt, Blues, and Southern Rock. Two lead guitarists provide awesome solos. Steel Guitar and Sax juice up the "belly-rubbin" and blues tunes, with Kenny on rhythm guitar and lead vocals, and the rest of the band joining in full harmonies will provide fun and entertainment for all.