SEAN CURTIS BAND
''KIND OF LIKE WYOMING''
2015
32:25
1 Nowhere Road 03:41
2 Some Gave All 04:35
3 I Take This Beer 03:52
4 On My Family Tree 04:01
5 One Of The Boys 04:00
6 Everybody Loves Me 03:54
7 Drive Me Crazy 04:18
8 Kind Of Like Wyoming 04:02
Sean Curtis/Lead Vocals, Guitar
Born in FT. Morgan, CO then moving to Wyoming shortly thereafter, Sean grew up a Cheyenne country boy. Cheyenne, Wyoming is still where he and his wife Amy make their home and his love and pride for the state and the Rocky Mountain Region shows in every aspect of his life. Sean has always indulged himself in music, even thru his college and independent league baseball career. Most of his influence is comprised of country music well-knowns such as, George Strait, Blake Shelton, Chris Young, Merle Haggard, and “Texas Country” artists like Randy Rogers and Chris Knight. When asked what sub-genre of country music he belongs, he simply stated, “none. We do our own thing. I am a country music singer and my band has roots and influences all their own which make this something unique and special. We have ventured far enough out to go ahead and loosely call it Rocky Mountain Country.” Call it what you will, but, with Sean’s writing style and the eclectic backgrounds of all band members, their original material is indeed something special!
Sean has searched for any and all avenues which to pursue his music career. That career really started taking off as he competed in contests for 97.9 Big Country, winning Big Country Idol in 2012 and Big Country’s version of “The Voice” that same year at Cheyenne Frontier Days. He also won Cheyenne’s got talent for 1007 Kolt FM that same year (2012). That same year, also, American Idol came through Casper, WY where on a “why not” sort of whim, showed up and made the cut! Through the American Idol process he Kept advancing finally finishing in the Hollywood rounds in the top 80 contestants. That opened the flood gates and inspired him to go all-in and search for musicians. He says “I feel blessed to have found the group of people that make up the Sean Curtis Band.” We think as things turn toward the national eye, He and the band are prepared to show the country what ROCKY MOUNTAIN COUNTRY sounds like!!
Jason Downing/Bass Guitar, Vocals
Born and raised in Colorado, Jason started playing music as soon as his dad could get a guitar in his hand. Jason self-taught himself how to play the guitar while taking interest in band at school. Jason played the trumpet, baritone, trombone and Tuba in concert, marching and jazz bands throughout out his school years. Through the years he kept playing guitar and joining up with his childhood friend Tony, A drummer. Jason switched from guitar to bass in the early 90’s to fill positions in numerous projects like a RUSH tribute bands, an Alice and Chains Tribute band, Eighth Day, Starless, Jet Black and Rodney James and the Blue Flames. After years in the music industry, he decided to become a professional pilot and took a short break. In early 2013 Jason decided to pursue his dream of having a country project and put an ad on craigslist. A singer named Sean Curtis was the first to answer the ad……the rest is history.
Autumn Ruiz/Backing Vocals
Born and raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Autumn has been singing since she was 5 years old in local concerts with her Church and in all the choirs from Elementary School to College. Autumn is a single mother with three teenage boys who keep her on her toes and busy every single day! She also has three jobs. Growing up Autumn played the clarinet and the piano and was involved theater arts and musical productions. She has been involved in tryouts for The Voice and won Big Country Idol 2012 held at the Budweiser Event Center. Autumn has participated in two years of Talent Quest which is a national Karaoke contest held in Laughlin, NV and placed in the top 20 both years. She currently is the owner of All For Fun Karaoke providing entertainment to multiple venues in the Wyoming Area to which include Alf’s Pub, Amvets and The Knotty Pine Saloon. Autumn also provides DJ services for weddings or special occasions. She is currently the background vocalist for the Sean Curtis Band and enjoying almost every minute of it!!
Bob Benson/Lead Guitar
It was obvious that music was going to be a major part of Bob’s life from the time he was a little boy in Omaha. Listening to 8 tracks and LP’s that his uncles owned, he was exposed to music from Bob Seger, Hendrix, Rush, Led Zeppelin and other greats from the 60’s and 70’s. This formed the foundation he began building on when he was given his first guitar. After moving to Fort Collins when he was 12, Bob began taking his guitar everywhere with him after starting high school. He financed his own music education by taking lessons from some of the local greats. Bob spent several years honing his skills at jam nights, parties, and playing with friends. After years of playing in bar bands of different genres, Bob answered an ad in Craigslist, and auditioned for the Sean Curtis Band in Feb. of 2012.
Tim Elliott/Percussion, Vocals
Tim Elliott began playing the drums in 7th grade band. His first professional band was called Seducer and featured future, Yngwie Malmsteen, Eyes / Talisman / Journey, Trans-Siberian Orchestra singer Jeff Scott Soto. When that band broke up, Tim went to Philadelphia to find a musical situation. Ten years were spent playing in three different rock bands, writing and recording original material . Some regional touring, getting to open for the likes of Blue Oyster Cult, Foghat, Dirty Looks, Molly Hatchett, Pat Travers, Dangerous Toys, Brother Cane, KIX, Zakk Wylde, Vince Neil and gigs all over Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, Delaware and New Jersey kept Tim busy till he missed the mountains of Colorado too much and moved back in 1997.
Several recording projects and original and cover bands brought Tim together with his wife Sherri, who was his rhythm section partner in Wall Of Dogs, which released 2 cd’s of original music and played over 400 shows in 8 years. A 3 year stint with Hazmat, a classic rock cover band brought Tim to his current musical status, playing modern rock cover tunes with Audible Clique ( Tim is also lead vocalist, wife Sherri is bassist ), an 80’s metal tribute with Blood Pollution, and most recently, as drummer for the Sean Curtis Band. Tim remains an in demand drummer / vocalist for various recording and live projects. Tim resides in Loveland, Colorado.
ABOUT THE BAND
By Official Website
Welcome to the official website of The Sean Curtis Band. They are a rapidly up-and-coming, Rocky Mountain-based, country music act fronted by season 12 American Idol contestant, and Wyoming country music singer/songwriter Sean Curtis. Together with High-energy, crowd-involved, performances, and the up-tempo presentation of original music and your favorite country songs, The Sean Curtis Band has quickly become the area’s #1 country music act. Their single, “I Take This Beer” from their debut album set to release winter 2014, hit the new artist country top 40 countdown at best country radio, and debuted at #9 and reached #8. The single is also getting regular airplay in Cheyenne, WY.
The Sean Curtis Band have played side by side with Cowboy Troy during Cheyenne Frontier Days and have set the stage by opening for national acts such as: Thompson Square, Aaron Watson, Craig Campbell, Josh Gracin, and rock legends, Great White and Firefall. Sean has also shared the stage with Marshall Tucker, Zac Brown Band, Randy Hauser, and Alan Jackson amongst others during music competitions. Be SURE to check out the tour dates section for shows near you. Catch them now in the mountain states region as their national schedule is currently developing. Get you some Rocky Mountain Country!
WEBSITE
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''KIND OF LIKE WYOMING''
2015
32:25
1 Nowhere Road 03:41
2 Some Gave All 04:35
3 I Take This Beer 03:52
4 On My Family Tree 04:01
5 One Of The Boys 04:00
6 Everybody Loves Me 03:54
7 Drive Me Crazy 04:18
8 Kind Of Like Wyoming 04:02
Sean Curtis/Lead Vocals, Guitar
Born in FT. Morgan, CO then moving to Wyoming shortly thereafter, Sean grew up a Cheyenne country boy. Cheyenne, Wyoming is still where he and his wife Amy make their home and his love and pride for the state and the Rocky Mountain Region shows in every aspect of his life. Sean has always indulged himself in music, even thru his college and independent league baseball career. Most of his influence is comprised of country music well-knowns such as, George Strait, Blake Shelton, Chris Young, Merle Haggard, and “Texas Country” artists like Randy Rogers and Chris Knight. When asked what sub-genre of country music he belongs, he simply stated, “none. We do our own thing. I am a country music singer and my band has roots and influences all their own which make this something unique and special. We have ventured far enough out to go ahead and loosely call it Rocky Mountain Country.” Call it what you will, but, with Sean’s writing style and the eclectic backgrounds of all band members, their original material is indeed something special!
Sean has searched for any and all avenues which to pursue his music career. That career really started taking off as he competed in contests for 97.9 Big Country, winning Big Country Idol in 2012 and Big Country’s version of “The Voice” that same year at Cheyenne Frontier Days. He also won Cheyenne’s got talent for 1007 Kolt FM that same year (2012). That same year, also, American Idol came through Casper, WY where on a “why not” sort of whim, showed up and made the cut! Through the American Idol process he Kept advancing finally finishing in the Hollywood rounds in the top 80 contestants. That opened the flood gates and inspired him to go all-in and search for musicians. He says “I feel blessed to have found the group of people that make up the Sean Curtis Band.” We think as things turn toward the national eye, He and the band are prepared to show the country what ROCKY MOUNTAIN COUNTRY sounds like!!
Jason Downing/Bass Guitar, Vocals
Born and raised in Colorado, Jason started playing music as soon as his dad could get a guitar in his hand. Jason self-taught himself how to play the guitar while taking interest in band at school. Jason played the trumpet, baritone, trombone and Tuba in concert, marching and jazz bands throughout out his school years. Through the years he kept playing guitar and joining up with his childhood friend Tony, A drummer. Jason switched from guitar to bass in the early 90’s to fill positions in numerous projects like a RUSH tribute bands, an Alice and Chains Tribute band, Eighth Day, Starless, Jet Black and Rodney James and the Blue Flames. After years in the music industry, he decided to become a professional pilot and took a short break. In early 2013 Jason decided to pursue his dream of having a country project and put an ad on craigslist. A singer named Sean Curtis was the first to answer the ad……the rest is history.
Autumn Ruiz/Backing Vocals
Born and raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Autumn has been singing since she was 5 years old in local concerts with her Church and in all the choirs from Elementary School to College. Autumn is a single mother with three teenage boys who keep her on her toes and busy every single day! She also has three jobs. Growing up Autumn played the clarinet and the piano and was involved theater arts and musical productions. She has been involved in tryouts for The Voice and won Big Country Idol 2012 held at the Budweiser Event Center. Autumn has participated in two years of Talent Quest which is a national Karaoke contest held in Laughlin, NV and placed in the top 20 both years. She currently is the owner of All For Fun Karaoke providing entertainment to multiple venues in the Wyoming Area to which include Alf’s Pub, Amvets and The Knotty Pine Saloon. Autumn also provides DJ services for weddings or special occasions. She is currently the background vocalist for the Sean Curtis Band and enjoying almost every minute of it!!
Bob Benson/Lead Guitar
It was obvious that music was going to be a major part of Bob’s life from the time he was a little boy in Omaha. Listening to 8 tracks and LP’s that his uncles owned, he was exposed to music from Bob Seger, Hendrix, Rush, Led Zeppelin and other greats from the 60’s and 70’s. This formed the foundation he began building on when he was given his first guitar. After moving to Fort Collins when he was 12, Bob began taking his guitar everywhere with him after starting high school. He financed his own music education by taking lessons from some of the local greats. Bob spent several years honing his skills at jam nights, parties, and playing with friends. After years of playing in bar bands of different genres, Bob answered an ad in Craigslist, and auditioned for the Sean Curtis Band in Feb. of 2012.
Tim Elliott/Percussion, Vocals
Tim Elliott began playing the drums in 7th grade band. His first professional band was called Seducer and featured future, Yngwie Malmsteen, Eyes / Talisman / Journey, Trans-Siberian Orchestra singer Jeff Scott Soto. When that band broke up, Tim went to Philadelphia to find a musical situation. Ten years were spent playing in three different rock bands, writing and recording original material . Some regional touring, getting to open for the likes of Blue Oyster Cult, Foghat, Dirty Looks, Molly Hatchett, Pat Travers, Dangerous Toys, Brother Cane, KIX, Zakk Wylde, Vince Neil and gigs all over Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, Delaware and New Jersey kept Tim busy till he missed the mountains of Colorado too much and moved back in 1997.
Several recording projects and original and cover bands brought Tim together with his wife Sherri, who was his rhythm section partner in Wall Of Dogs, which released 2 cd’s of original music and played over 400 shows in 8 years. A 3 year stint with Hazmat, a classic rock cover band brought Tim to his current musical status, playing modern rock cover tunes with Audible Clique ( Tim is also lead vocalist, wife Sherri is bassist ), an 80’s metal tribute with Blood Pollution, and most recently, as drummer for the Sean Curtis Band. Tim remains an in demand drummer / vocalist for various recording and live projects. Tim resides in Loveland, Colorado.
ABOUT THE BAND
By Official Website
Welcome to the official website of The Sean Curtis Band. They are a rapidly up-and-coming, Rocky Mountain-based, country music act fronted by season 12 American Idol contestant, and Wyoming country music singer/songwriter Sean Curtis. Together with High-energy, crowd-involved, performances, and the up-tempo presentation of original music and your favorite country songs, The Sean Curtis Band has quickly become the area’s #1 country music act. Their single, “I Take This Beer” from their debut album set to release winter 2014, hit the new artist country top 40 countdown at best country radio, and debuted at #9 and reached #8. The single is also getting regular airplay in Cheyenne, WY.
The Sean Curtis Band have played side by side with Cowboy Troy during Cheyenne Frontier Days and have set the stage by opening for national acts such as: Thompson Square, Aaron Watson, Craig Campbell, Josh Gracin, and rock legends, Great White and Firefall. Sean has also shared the stage with Marshall Tucker, Zac Brown Band, Randy Hauser, and Alan Jackson amongst others during music competitions. Be SURE to check out the tour dates section for shows near you. Catch them now in the mountain states region as their national schedule is currently developing. Get you some Rocky Mountain Country!
WEBSITE
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