RANDY JAMES WEDDLE, Acoustic Guitar
I've got one of the absolute greatest jobs in the world, playing guitar for my daughter, Amber Leigh. I've been in many bands in my lifetime, and this is by far the best experience of them all!
A little about me...I've been a musician all my life, but I went to school for broadcasting and secondary education. I manage an educational TV Station for Palm Beach County Schools, when I'm not playing with Amber. My main instruments are guitar and bass, and I play acoustic guitar with Amber's band. My guitar of choice is the GIBSON J-200...the KING of the flat-top guitars. They are the ULTIMATE...
Besides playing guitar, and working in broadcasting, my main interests are working out and running.
I go to the gym daily, and Amber and I have run quite a few races together, including marathons and 1/2 marathons...26.2 miles and 13.1. We pride ourselves in staying in shape to look good for you all when we're rocking out on stage! So wherever we travel, there HAS to be a gym, and if it's cold out, some treadmills or starimasters! (Remember...we're from Florida...no cold out-door runs for us!)
I'm married to Amber's beautiful mom, Jacquie, and we have two other kids, Nathan and Renee...Amber's older brother and sister! I also have two of the coolest dogs in the world...both terriers...Baxter, a Jack Russell that I adopted from Amber (long story) and Baillee Boo an awesome little chocolate Rat Terrier!
So...that's it about me...it's my life, playing music with Amber, and living the life in Sunny South Florida.
To tell you the truth...I don't think it could get much better!
Stay healthy and and rock on!
http://www.gibson.com
MATT CROWNING, Drums
Matthew Crowning is one of the leading drummers in pop, country, jazz and R&B in South Florida today. He has recorded and toured with many artists, and is one of the most sought after live and studio musicians in the area.
His drumming encompasses a wide range of influences from Dave Weckl and Carter Beauford to Peter Erskine. From the age of 15 Crowning broke out into the realm of professional music, melding his influences and experiences into a unique, driving and unmistakable style.
Having recently completed his degree in Jazz Studies at Florida Atlantic University, Crowning now has the time to perform on a regular basis, giving clinics and teaching as well.
Matthew Crowning is now currently playing for Country Artist Amber Leigh.
Also, Crowning is now performing with the Lifechurch.tv group in Wellington, Fl.
Matt Crowning proudly endorses Evans Drumheads, HQ Percussion Products, Future Sonics Ear-Monitors, Puresound Snare Wires and Hillbilly Clothing.com.
www.drummattcrowning.com
www.myspace.com/mattcrowning
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KEVIN CAMPBELL, Bass
Kevin Campbell is one of the most intuitive and diverse musicians in South Florida. His bass playing encompasses a wide range of influences from the edginess of Sting (The Police days) to Stefan Lessard (of DMB). At the age of 10, Kevin Campbell began his musical training classically in violin. He played with various Symphonic Orchestras throughout PA and FL. Kevin started playing Bass, Acoustic Guitar and Drums at age 15 in the church. He excelled quickly at Bass. Kevin has played for church venues and bands in FL, KY, and IN including Palm Beach Atlantic College’s premier touring Musical group, IMAGE. He has played shows throughout the United States and Canada. He has opened for Trace Adkins, The Wreckers, Kenny Chesney, Julia Roberts, Jars of Clay, Paul Alan, Festival Con Dios tour 02, Bounadoucious-88.1 WAYFM 00-01, Sonic Flood, O.C. Supertones, Luna Halo, and many more.
Thru the 90's he was a staple in the alternative scene in WPB, FL playing Bass for shows at the Roger Dean Stadium, Coral Sky Amphitheater, the Wormhole, Rays, The Underground Coffee Works, and Respectables Street Café. He has recorded and toured with various bands for over 20 years. Kevin Campbell is now currently playing for Country Artist Amber Leigh.
http://www.gallien-krueger.com
MARK BATTLE, Lead Guitar
Mark was born and raised in the Midwest, started playing guitar at the age of 14. Moved to Florida at 20 and began a lifelong love affair with live performance. Over the years Mark has played many styles including Rock, Pop, R&B, Funk, Disco, Reggae, Soca and Country. Playing thousands of shows in countless venues from Coco Beach to Key West, Mark is as comfortable on stage as in his own home. Recently joining “The Amber Leigh Band” he is finding great joy in backing one of country music’s finest rising stars!