Turbine & The Deedles

THE DEEDLES

www.thedeedlesband.com

Maybe it is sweetheart, sweet butt, buttercup, or hot pants, but most every couple has a pet name that they use no matter how much it sickens their friends and family. The Deedles, husband and wife songwriting team Garrett and Jamie Briggeman from the nationally touring bluegrass act The DeWayn Brothers are not afraid to using their loving moniker to label the songs they write as well. The Deedles started as a testing ground for songs written by Jamie and Garrett that didn’t seem to work with the bluegrass format or some that did, and were worked into DeWayn Brothers songs. “Cheap Whiskey” for example started as a Deedles song and was adapted into DeWayn after it received such a good response in The Deedles. It also served as an outlet for Jamie to get out her sparkling pink guitar, kick on some distortion, and show the people that bluegrass singing isn’t the only place in music where she shines bright! A true rocker at heart, this is the music she was born to play: her songs, her style, and her way! Growing up under similar circumstances have made it very easy to write and sing about life, love, loss, and the things experienced living the last five years on the road. Their debut CD “NeveroddoreveN” was recorded by Jamie Garner in Maple Grove, MN and is scheduled to be released in September of 2009. Joining Garrett and Jamie on the drums is fellow DeWayn Brother Josh Finley. Josh is setting the mandolin aside, picking up the drums sticks, and slappin the "H" out of those skins! Hailing from Halstead, KS, Josh is still handling all of the artistic aspects of the band with brand new posters and artwork. Colorado native Adam "Tarzano" Smith has taken the reins as bass player for The Deedles. Adam is a seasoned road vet as well, having toured nationally with Denver based bluegrass band "Oakhurst" for over five years. Adam packs tons of energy, and skill into his playing and is one of the best all around musicians to be on stage with. The Deedles are a return to the Rock and Roll roots of the music we all grew up with and started playing.

TURINE

www.turbinemusic.com

From Bonnaroo to the 10,000 Lakes Festival, Turbine has quickly gained a devoted audience who have come to expect the unexpected. Chosen by Relix Magazine as “Artists on the Verge", they can scratch like a DJ with their harmonicas, turn an electric guitar into a silver fiddle, and sing three-part harmonies over wild, high-energy sci-fi rock soundscapes.

Hailing from New York City, Turbine has graced the stage at almost every major festival across the country including Bonnaroo, Wakarusa, 10K Lakes, Gathering of the Vibes, and Telluride Nightgrass just to name a few. They have also been fortunate enough to perform with many influential bands including Del McCoury Band, Benevento-Russo Duo, and moe.

Playing the harmonica and acoustic guitar at the same time, Ryan Rightmire has rocketed this classic folk combo into the 21st century. He manipulates effects that can turn his harmonica into an organ, and even a turntable. Now endorsed by Hohner, Ryan has been to known to wow audiences with his ability to play the harmonica with a balloon. Jeremy Hilliard, in addition to being a prolific songwriter, brings an explosive electric guitar style steeped in the blues and roots traditions of the south. Jeremy moved to NYC from Virginia to pursue a music career, and happened to move next door to Ryan. They soon formed Turbine as a duo, and released their first album “Don’t Mind if I Should.” After adding a rhythm section including Justin Kimmel on bass they recorded “Reward” to critical praise. With Justin’s ability to seamlessly play any style and sing, their three-part harmonies became a signature aspect of their new songwriting style. Their newest member, Octavio Salman, was born in El Salvador and brings a fiery approach to the drums that you’ll just have to see to believe.

In 2010 Turbine released its first official live album. It includes eight tracks highlighting their 2009 Summer Tour. Spanning their first two albums, as well as a sneak peak into their forthcoming studio release, this live document allows new listeners to hear what their fans have known for some time.. these songs, much like their makers, are hard to forget!