One More Mile

One More Mile is a band that came together over the passion of playing real blues and making the blues real!

Guitarists Jason Lollar and Tommy Bean both have been playing since they could walk, and ever since Tommy saw Lollar performing with a band he had put together called Shakey Jake, he knew he would get together with him one day. Both men come from a long line of bands playing rock, rhythm and blues and straight blues, and their years of performing excellence can be heard on such numbers as Black Cat Bone or Reconsider Baby.

Now add to this mix the incredible Lonesome Mike Nichols on Harmonica, and you really have something. Lonesome Mike has perfected his licks over the many years of performing with such names as Elvin Bishop, Norton Buffalo and Commander Cody. Locally he performed with The Great Divide in the 70's and 80's. Lonesome Mike brings an intensity to the harp that is rarely seen or heard, so much so that he will often have to spend a couple days recovering after he gives it his all in his performing.

These talented front men are backed by the most amazing rhythm section any band could ask for! These two child prodigies are David "The Kid" Salonen on Bass and Sammy "Milhouse" Veatch on drums. Both young men have been playing together since birth, forming one of the tightest beats available. The Kid comes from a family of Cajun musicians out of Louisiana, and his grandfather brought Cajun to the Pacific Northwest back in the 70's. Veatch's father has been performing and managing bands and groups since they moved here in the 80's. Often times having to sneak these two kids into performing venues like so many of their predecessor's, they are some of the most powerful musicians for such a young age, and One More Mile is lucky to have them!

All told, this is one hot band and their live performances get everyone up and shakin' it, or diggin the groove from the comfort of their seats.

Saturday, September 17, 9:pm. At the Red Bicycle, 17618 Vashon Hwy - 206-463-5959
All ages ‘til 11pm 21+ after that.