Strangely Familiar is....
Stephanie Roberts: vocals
Doug Ducey: guitar, vocals
Dennis Detweiler: pedal steel guitar
Jeanne Morrissey: bass, vocals
Keith Lindsey: drums
Strangely Familiar: The Band!
Jeanne Morrissey:
Being the daughter of a musician, Jeanne was inspired at an early age to perform and play music. At age 13 she started bass guitar lessons and at 15 years of age she was actively performing in a band with her brother, Dennis Detweiler. Named “The Nashville Trend”, they performed in southeast Iowa from 1972 to 1977 and shared the stage with Nashville singers like Cal Smith and Johnny Russell. An accomplished vocalist as well as a powerful bassist, Jeanne was also a member of the Dale Thomas Band before moving to the Springfield, Missouri area. In and around Springfield and Branson, Jeanne played bass and sang with a “Disco” themed show band. She returned to Iowa in 1980 and played with the Amarillo band in the Cedar Rapids area. Her brother, Dennis, returned to Iowa from gigging in Branson and together they have formed and performed in area bands like “Upshot” and “The New Country Generation”. When “Strangely Familiar” was in need of a bass player in early 2009, it was a “no-brainer” for the band to recruit Jeanne Morrissey. Jeanne’s bass guitar work aided by her strong lead and harmony vocals have definitely transformed “Strangely Familiar” into a “Vocal Group”.
Doug Ducey:
Doug has been playing guitar since he was 12 years old and has worked in nearly every segment of the entertainment industry. From talent agency management to night club ownership to studio guitar work for various artists, Doug has done it all. He is currently Director of Sales for West Music Co. overseeing their Combo Division’s day to day operations. Still, his favorite part of the business is playing on stage in a live band. He has played in groups that have enabled him to open and share the spotlight with Grand Ole Opry stars Little Jimmy Dickens, Jimmy C. Newman, Stonewall Jackson, Cal Smith, Jim Ed Brown, Tanya Tucker, and Dierks Bentley and others. He has also opened shows for Rock and Roll legends like The Buckinghams, The Grass Roots and Carl Perkins. Doug’s strong vocals and guitar work help give “Strangely Familiar” a sound that can only be described as “Country with Drive ”.
Dennis Detweiler:
The son of a musician, Dennis became involved in music at an early age taking up the 5 string banjo at the age of 13. He played drums for 2 years local steel guitar player, John Carter who gave him the inspiration to play pedal steel guitar. Stationed in Berlin Germany while in the Army, Dennis played the military clubs on weekends. After returning home Dennis performed with several local bands around the Cedar Rapid/Iowa City area. He moved his family to Springfield Missouri and played local night clubs in the Branson/Springfield area working with vocalists like Michael Twitty, Cal Smith, Johnny Russel, Karen Wheeler and others. Dennis was also a staff musician on a local Springfield Country Music Variety television show for two seasons as well being steel player for the Plummer Family Show in Branson. Dennis and his family moved back to Iowa in 1981 wher he currently resides in Solon. As well as being largely respnsible for "Strangely Familiars" distinctive sound since 2008, Dennis regularly appears at regional steel guitars shows throughout Iowa and Missouri.
Keith Lindsey:
Drumming for nearly 30 years, Keith Lindsey is a tru "Road Warrior". After finishing school Keith packed up his drums and headed for the great state of Texas, settling around Lubbock. Touring the same circuit as artists like Toby Keith, The Dixie Chicks and others, Keith worked in regional bands “Craven Moorehead” and "Cheyenne". Thes bands shared the spotlight and stsage with artistls like Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings and the rock band Foghat. Since returning to Iowa Keith has played with local bands like Nite Moves and Me and Rosie B. In July of 2007 Keith got a call from guitarist Doug Ducey with the idea of forming the band that is now "Stragely Familiar" and has been keeping a steady beat with them since then.
Stephanie Roberts:
The newest member of "Strangely Familiar", Stephanie has stirred up a lot of excitement with her vocal capabilities. A very versatile singer, Stephanie can capture the sweetness of an Allison Krause tune, the power of a Martina McBride ballad, and then can rock out with the best of them. At present, Stephanie covers tunes by Sugarland, Kellie Pickler, Taylor Swift and others, but is in the process of working with the band to add even more songs to "Strangely Familiars" always growing set list.
"Strangely Familiar" loves to make noise and keep their audiences entertained. Their constantly growing set lists covers such a wide variety of musical genres, they are perfect for occassions like Festivals, Weddings, Celebrations and Club Work. (read less)
Strangely Familiar, a band with many years of musical experience will keep your dance floor full with country, classic rock and oldies tunes!!
Saturday, 3/13/10
4-8 p.m.
Rumors Bar and Grill
400 F Avenue NW
Cedar Rapids, IA
Friday, 3/19/10
8 p.m. - 12 a.m.
American Legion
252 Broadway Street
Springville, IA
Saturday 3/20/10
4-8 p.m.
Open Throttle
105 Taylor Street SW
Shellsburg, IA
Sunday, 3/21/10
2-5 p.m.
Riverside Casino
Riverside, IA
www.riversidecasinoandresort.com
Friday, 3/26/10
9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Rumors Bar and Grill
400 F Avenue NW
Cedar Rapids, IA
Friday, 4/2/10
9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Checkers Tavern
Cedar Rapids, IA
http://www.checkerstavern.com
Friday, 4/9/10
7:15 - 11 p.m.
Riverside Casino
Riverside, IA
www.riversidecasinoandresort.com
Saturday, 4/10/10
4-8 p.m.
Rumors Bar and Grill
400 F Avenue NW
Cedar Rapids, IA
Friday, 4/16/10
9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Meskwaki Bingo and Casino
Tama, IA
www.meskwaki.com
Saturday, 4/17/10
9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Meskwaki Bingo and Casino
Tama, IA
www.meskwaki.com
Saturday, 4/24/10
9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon
Iowa City, IA
www.wildwoodsmokehouseandsaloon.com
Friday, 4/30/10
9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Rumors Bar and Grill
400 F Avenue NW
Cedar Rapids, IA
Sunday, 5/9/10
2-5 p.m.
Riverside Casino
Riverside, IA
www.riversidecasinoandresort.com
Friday, 5/21/10
9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Checkers Tavern
Cedar Rapids, IA
http://www.checkerstavern.com
Friday, 6/4/10
9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Scooters Bar and Grill
Anamosa, IA
http://www.scootersanamosa.com
Saturday, 8/7/10
9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Scooters Bar and Grill
Anamosa, IA
http://www.scootersanamosa.com
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