Bill Foley/The Bill Foley Band
- Lewis Center, OH
- Cover Band
- 29 Verified Bookings
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Performing all the classics in a new way! As well as DJ! Renegade Mary wants our audience to feel as though they have been a part of the show rather than just watching the show. We pride our self on the ability to perform all forms of music, but primarily stay with what we call "retro feel good music”. The collective genres of music range from do-whop to metal and encompass something that everyone will love, as well as offering several original songs. This band exudes a high level of energy while maintaining a volume that is acceptable for any venue. The blend of the member’s musical influences creates a unique and exciting variation of sound.We believe that it's about the fun of music!
I originally hired these guys for my wedding reception! And have hired them for every party we have throw since! they never fail to bring the party to the party! Fun lively and energetic! Oh and did I mention their lead singer not only sounds like Janice Joplin but sounds JUST LIKE STEVIE NICKS! Delightful and easy to work with! Extremely accommodating to each and every request!
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 225 minutes
Languages: English, German
High energy, Fun loving, yet professional performances. Lots of laughs and music that everyone will know . Very dance-able, recognizable favorites! We love to incorporate our audience into the show, and we do take requests.
Performing all the classics in a new way! Renegade Mary is a band set up and designed to make the audience feel like they are sitting at home with their friends. We want our audience to feel as though they have been a part of the show rather than just watching the show. Renegade Mary prides its self on the ability to perform all forms of music, but primarily stay with what we call "retro feel good music”. The collective genres of music range from do-whop to metal and encompass something that everyone will love, as well as offering several original songs. This band exudes a high level of energy while maintaining a volume that is acceptable for any venue. The blend of the member’s musical influences creates a unique and exciting variation of sound. We believe that it's about the fun of music, the favorites that the audience wants, and having a great time while doing so! You never know what or who will show up at our shows to set in and have a great time! This is a group that is not bound by musical genres and does not know the concept of “cannot be done live…”
Glenda Briscoe (Lead Singer/ Manager)
Glenda Briscoe (aka Mama G) is a native West Virginian who grew up in the local music scene. Her first live public performance occurred at the age of three to an audience of about 200 music patrons. After appearing at several venues in Nashville, Tennessee, during which time she recorded an album and returned home. Upon returning, she became associated with many of the local bands at the time performing with the Southern Mix Band, the Dirt Road Band, Southern Sound Band, The Pour House Crew, The Free Beer band, and The Route Sixty Rockers as well as two time nation flat-picking champion Robert Shafer. She has recorded and performed a large variety of great local musicians and is a well known fixture in the local music scene. Her vocal style being diverse, distinctive and soulful has resulted in her vocals being on several records produced by local artists. Her vocal heroes span the range of Kitty Wells Patsy Cline, Grace Slick, Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Otis Redding, to Stevie Nicks and Joan Jett. Her renditions of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie nicks songs have earned her the nick name of WV's Stevie Nicks or "Little Stevie". She is known for having vast musical influences and interests in a variety of music
Neil Curry (Lead Guitar /Vocalist)
Neil Curry is a native West Virginian. He began playing guitar at the age of 14 and continued while he obtained a B.A. degree in music from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri. Since his graduation he has played with many artists including Randy Breckner, Liz Nichols, Thump Daddy, Free Beer Band, Paris and many others. He has toured in New Orleans with a jazz band, and played for Governor Joe Manchin, Live on the Levee, Multifest, The Charleston Civic Center, Tamarack as well as a variety of local clubs, benefits, private parties and restaurants. His obvious jazz/blues influences create a unique style of guitar playing that few in the area can duplicate. His top guitarist influences are Joe Bonamassa, Steve Via, and Brent Mason. Artists such as Stevie Wonder, Robert Cray, and Marvin Gaye have had a significant impact on his vocal style. Neil has also penned many originals and is currently in the process of producing his first solo album.
James Chandler (Bassist /Vocalist)
James "Jim" Chandler started playing bass at the tender age of 6 years old. Born in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, his musical influences include the Beatles, Cream, The Who and Led Zeppelin. His rock/funk style of bass playing is smooth, steady, and still tastefully aggressive. He is best known for being the bassist for the group Lynx for 16 years, although he has played with other local bands and is considered a veteran of the local music scene. As well as playing bass, James also is an accomplished vocalist. His vocal styles are extremely varied and range from solid standard country to current rock and everything in between. He has also been known to play acoustic guitar as well, providing yet another layer to this diversified musical ensemble.
William Thomas (Drums /Vocals)
William "Billy" Thomas was born in Jacksonville, Florida but moved to West Virginia at the age of two. His self taught adventure into playing drums began at the age of 14 and still continues today. A proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force he served his country from (phone number hidden)2. During that time he performed extensively in Europe and in New York, before coming back to West Virginia at the end of his military career. His high energy, high impact, classic style of drumming was influenced by the classic rock bands Rush and Led Zeppelin. However his drumming skills are not limited to one style, he also has been influenced by drumming artists such as Buddy Rich and Billy Cobham. His vocal idols are Ronnie Van Zant, Travis Tritt and Bill Withers. During his time in West Virginia he has played with many successful local groups including the Splurgie Hankins Band, American Highway, The Scalliwags and 600 Lbs of Sin making not only his musical tastes extremely diverse, but his playing and vocal abilities just as broad, knowledgeable and varied.
We are capable of play large areas or very small confined areas.
Some Kind of Wonderful (Joss Stone)
Hurts So Good (John Cougar Melloncamp)
Rhiannon (Fleetwood Mac)
I’m the Only One (Melissa Ethridge)
Takin Pills (Pistol Annies)
One Way Out (Allman Brothers)
Long Train (Doobie Brothers)
Black Velvet (Alannah Miles)
Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)
Honkey Tonk Women (Rolling Stones)
Riding the Storm Out (REO Speedwagon)
Brick House (Commodores)
Me and Bobbie McGhee (Janis Joplin)
Tush (ZZ top)
Come To Papa (Bob Seger)
Pride and Joy (Stevie Ray Vaughn)
Hit Me With Your Best Shot (Pat Benatar)
Paris (Grace Potter)
Crazy (Patsy Cline)
Sanitaria (Sublime)
Gimme One Reason to Stay (Traci Chapman)
Gold Dust Woman (Fleetwood Mac)
Hard to Handle (Black Crows)
The Break Up Song (The Greg Kihn Band)
Ain’t No Sunshine (Bill Withers)
R&B montage (various artists)
Come to My Window (Melissa Ethridge)
Franklin’s Tower ( Grateful Dead)
You Wrecked Me (Tom Petty)
Walk this Way (Aerosmith)
Dreams (Fleetwood Mac)
Come Together (Beatles)
Green River (CCR)
Walk Softly (Kentucky Headhunters)
Stop Draggin My Heart Around (Nicks and Petty)
Sweet Home Alabama (Lynard Skynard)
Let Me Stand Next to your Fire (Hendrix)
Stir it Up (Bob Marley)
Young Blood (Bad Company)
Landslide (acoustic – Stevie Nicks)
3 Steps (Lynard Skynard)
Edge of 17 (Stevie Nicks)
Grapevine (Marvin Gaye)
Wagon Wheel (Old Crow Medicine Show)
Stuck in the Middle (Stealers Wheel)
Jenny, Jenny (Tommy Tutone)
Last Dance (Tom Petty)
Change in My Pocket (Georgia Satellites)
Blue on Black (Kenny Wayne Shepherd)
Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton)
Mustang Sally (Pickett Wilson)
At Last (Etta James)
The sky is crying (Stevie Ray Vaughn)
Stormy Monday (Allman Brothers)
Inner Sandman (Metallica)
Last Kiss (Pearl Jam)
What I Am (Edie Brickell)
Phone Booth (Robert Cray)
Leather and Lace (Nicks/ Henley)
Lights (Journey)
The Dance (Garth Brooks)
Dancing in the street (montage)
Get Up Offa That Thing (James Brown)
I Can See Clearly Now (Bob Marley)
Tell Me Something Good
Get Down On it (Kool and the Gang)
Glenda Briscoe | Lead singer/ Manager |
Neil Curry | Guitarist/vocals |
James Chandler | Bassist/vocals |
William Thomas | Drums/ Vocals |
Etta James, James Brown, Cream. Led Zepplin, Rush, Stevie Wonder, KittyWells Patsy Cline, Grace Slick, Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, Ett, Otis Redding, to Stevie Nicks and Joan Jett, Ray Charles
Electric
Lodging for gigs out of state
if outside, some form of shelter (tent)
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