Georgia Americana Band
This Georgia Americana Band is an all-star Western Music band! This exciting band was formed by two musicians. They both were part of a band that was a very well loved and critically acclaimed Western band that toured extensively, won numerous music awards and was featured on the Putumayo Records compilation, “Cowboy Playground.”
Georgia Americana Band members
Berne is an accomplished singer, songwriter, performer who is comfortable with a wide range of musical genres from Jazz to Folk to Country. She has composed many of the songs that make up this Georgia Americana Band repertoire. Her onstage comedy stylings are famous. LA ‘Durn’is the bass player in the band and can play superbly in any genre, he is also a fine singer.
This Georgia Americana Band features new members including Grammy nominated Jazz singer extraordinaire, Gwen. Gwen brings stellar vocal and performance skills to the band. Along with Berne’ and LA she helps to form the “core” of the band.
Joining them are Guitarist Rick, who is master of all things stringed and a veteran of the Atlanta music scene. Matthew is a fabulous accordion player who also plays organ for the Atlanta Braves. Their outstanding fiddle player, Tim, always amazes audiences with his incredible fiddle “chops”. Micah, of Cigar Store Indians, sometimes joins us with his great guitar stylings. And Gabe, a member of Bonaventure Quartet, shares his accordion prowess with this Georgia Americana Band.
Georgia Americana Band repertoire
This Georgia Americana Band's repertoire covers a wide range of musical styles: traditional Cowboy songs; Western Music classics from 1920’s to 1950’s; Western Swing favorites; television and movie Cowboy songs from the 1950’s and 1960’s. “Frenchy” has contributed many original songs that are always audience favorites. The band is always on the search for great songs from this rich American musical genre, including writing them themselves.
This Georgia Americana Band brings great tunes, beautiful harmonies and rollicking good fun for all!
“They are a welcome visit to the musical wonderland of the Wild West. Their harmonies honor the great bands of the Golden Age of Western music, their soloists would not feel out of place in the best of Western Swing bands, and their thrilling whip play adds a bold touch of danger to any of their live shows! Give this band a stage, and stand back! Entertainment will happen!!” David Chamberlain – Host of “Sagebrush Boogie” on WRFG-FM in Atlanta.
“Best Western Swing band in Atlanta!” James Kelly – Creative Loafing Magazine Atlanta
“Poliakoff’s whimsical, often bittersweet original compositions , blend Old Timey Folk, Western and Swing into a rootin’-tootin’ cow tippers delight.” Georgia Magazine