MATT CROWNING, Drums
As a performer, session player, instructor, and clinician, Matt Crowning is more than a "drummer's drummer." He is a "musician's drummer" that brings a wealth of talent, experience, and style to each situation. With a diverse performance background that ranges from Country to Pop and Alternative to Big Band, plus Jazz and R&B, Matt understands and appreciates each artist. His work includes performances with Alex Bach, Vanilla Monk, Matt Farr, Alexx Calise, LifeChurch.TV, Inter Vision, Kerrie Roberts, and, most currently, Matt is performing with Country artist, Amber Leigh on tour and in the studio. These shows include support act performances with The Wreckers, Kenny Chesney, Trace Adkins, Fergie, Lady Antebellum, Cowboy Troy, Gloriana and many others.
Matt Crowning proudly endorses Taye Drums, Evans Drumheads, PureSound Percussion, Future Sonics, KickPort, HQ Percussion, DrumFun, and
HillBillyBrand.com artist apparel.
More information about Matt, visit him on the web:
http://www.drummattcrowning.com
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/matthew.crowning
Twitter:
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KEVIN CAMPBELL, Bassist
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 the soulfulness of Stefan Lessard (of DMB). His forte' is staying in the pocket, lock-step with the drummer. 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 secular and church venues and bands based in FL, KY, and IN. He has played shows throughout the United States and Canada. He has opened for Trace Adkins, The Wreckers, Kenny Chesney, Julia Roberts, Chris Cagle, Pat Green, Jars of Clay, Paul Alan, Festival Con Dios tour 02, Bounadoucious-88.1 WAYFM 00-01, Sonic Flood, O.C. Supertones, Luna Halo, Skillet, and many, many more.
Thru the 90's he was a staple in the alternative scene in WPB, FL. Thru the 2000's he has been in the pocket of Country music, as well as, the church circuit. Kevin has played at the Roger Dean Stadium, Meyer Ampetheatre, Coral Sky Amphitheater, Cruzan Ampetheatre, many local clubs in south Florida, Toronto, Canada, and his favorite city to play in--Nashville, TN including the Ryman and venues on Broadway. He has recorded and toured with various bands for over 22 years. Kevin Campbell most recently played for Country Artist Amber Leigh. www.amberleigh.com myspace.com/amberleighrocks
Kevin proudly endorses: Future Sonics Ear-Monitors, Gallien-Kreugar Amps, and HillbillyBrand.com
Kevin's Gear:
- Fender 4 string Aerodyne Jazz Bass
- Gallien-Kreuger RB400-III Bass Amp
- Ampeg 4-10 Speaker
- Sennheiser wireless systems
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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!
Randy James proudly endorses Gibson Custom Acoustic Guitars.
http://www.gibson.com