This Ain't your Daddy's Country...

7 MP3 Songs
COUNTRY: Modern Country, COUNTRY: Country Rock



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From the begining, this hard driving band has endured countless hurdles to become mid-Michigan's number 1 showband. They have traveled to all parts of the United States and have made many fans along the way. They entertain like no other. Lonny Gregory, The frontman of the band, has been recognized by Robert Metzgar, Hit maker of Capitol Management as one of the best performers, a must see, and a talent beyond the imagination. Mike Borchetta of Curb Records, (Tim McGraw's Manager,) says, "An Up and coming song writer and talent who will astound the country world." HE has shared the stage with the legendary Jeannie Fricke, Aaron Tippin, Billy Currington, Montgomery Gentry, Craig Morgan, Phil Vassr, Steppenwolf, Lonestar, Crystal Gayle and comedians Dudley Moore, Bryan McCree and Dan Logan.

Jeff Taylor comes from the hard rock group Gypsy Reign and drives the bass like no other. Starting to play at the young age of Nine, he began to learn the likes of bass players from Robin Trower, Jimi Hendrix, Rush and many more. He played in the once local group Painted Pony with some success. He brings the beat of this band to the core of it's music and makes all the calls on what the rhythm section is doing.

Ross Gatzke is a lead player with pipes of his own and can play the leads like no other. He comes from a long line of local bands and adds a charm to this unique band. He has shared the stage with the likes of Diamond Rio, Clay Walker and Billy Ray Cyrus.

Born in Hamtramck, Michigan, Charlie Bongo rounds out this band and has been a member and performed with various Detroit local bands such as: Happy as Clams, Reform School, Liquid ID, Splitters, Saturdays Child, 249, Spat, Hope Orchestra, The Blue Kings, The Harvengers, Thornetta Davis, Hope Diamond, Superdot, The Patti Tatro band, Maggie McCabeâs Trio, Harmonica Shah Blues Band, Winner of the 1993 Guitar Center battle of the bands, Winner of 2001 and 2002 Detroit Music awards, Member of the Metro Times Music Association.

Bill Schmidt from Mesa Arizona rounds out this quintet on the Steel Guitar.. What a sound he has. He has played with many great names acts and comes to Copper Ridge country to enhance this already regional strong country band.

Detroit and the world will be taken by storm with this line up of very fine players of Country music...

Come along on their journey.

Is it any wonder this group is number 1 in Michigan and looking to be number 1 in your heart? Their new single "Don't Cry For ME" has already wowed audiences through out the Mid West in live performance and has been previously released to radio in Australia with great reviews and climbing the charts. A must see for audiences wherever they play. When it comes to these guys playing, there is no other. These guys put on one heck of a show. Catch them in your town soon.

A note from the band: Thanks for making 2006 a success. May all your dreams come true in 2007 and please keep supporting us. Thank you. We love you all. The Copper Ridge Band!!!