The Storys

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Location:
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from Colorado Springs.
Pay Range:
$350-$3500 per event
Member Since:
2006
Primary Category:
Folk Duo
Additional Categories:
Acoustic Guitar, Guitar, Pop Duo, Rock Duo, Singer
Genre:
50's Hits, 60's Hits, 70's Hits, 90's Hits, Blues, Country, Dance, Folk, Motown, Oldies, Rock, Rockabilly
Influences:
Bill’s strongest influences are John Lennon, George Harrison, Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton. For Nancy, it's full-of-magic songs that inspire--from many eras, many artists.

Group Members

  • nancy norman - guitar/voice
  • bill duryea - guitar/harmonica/voice

Description

Nancy Norman and Bill Duryea are THE STORYS.

Together, they specialize in HARMONY, singing the magic songs of the 50's, 60's, 70's and more. Covering rock and roll, folk, country, Bill’s originals and a variety of hits from many musical eras with two acoustic-electric guitars, Bill’s harmonica and lots of harmony, your guests will want more! The Storys are ENTERTAINERS who make people smile and sway. From feel-good background music to lively, get-involved music, The Storys entertain by inviting the audience to feel a part of the event. They’re funny and poignant, filling the spaces between songs with stories, music trivia, fun and spontaneity. Dancing and singing along are encouraged! Nancy and Bill are TROUBADOURS. From Washington and Oregon to New Mexico and Arizona and across the Rocky Mountain region, The Storys have played hundreds of shows, parties, events and ceremonies. They are equally comfortable in a ballroom or a living room, a backyard or a stadium. The Storys have musical SYNERGY. One and one are greater than the sound of two! The Storys provide full, fresh, real, live entertaining music!

Song List

  • A Few Good Things Remain - Kathy Mattea
  • A Summer Song - Chad and Jeremy
  • All I Have to Do is Dream - The Everly Bros
  • All in the Game - Tommy Edwards
  • All My Trials - Peter, Paul & Mary
  • Amidst the Laughter & the Tears - Bill Duryea
  • Angel in Your Arms - H.O.T.
  • Angel of the Morning - Merilee Rush
  • Baby It's You - The Beatles
  • Be My Baby - The Ronettes
  • Best of My Love - The Eagles
  • Blowin in the Wind - Peter Paul and Mary
  • Blue Bayou - Linda Ronstadt
  • Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino
  • Bye Bye Love - The Everly Bros
  • Can't Help Falling in Love with You - Elvis
  • Catch the Wind - Donovan
  • Comes a Time - Neil Young
  • Could I Have This Dance - Anne Murray
  • Cowboy Take Me Away - Dixie Chicks
  • Crazy - Patsy Cline
  • Cupid - Sam Cooke
  • Different Drum - Linda Ronstadt and the Stone Poneys
  • Don't Let Me Down - The Beatles
  • Don't Let the Sun Catch You Cryin� - Gerry & the Pacemakers
  • Dream a Little Dream of Me - Mamas and Papas
  • Dream Lover - Bobby Darin
  • Eight Days a Week - The Beatles
  • For What It's Worth - Buffalo Springfield
  • For You Blue - George Harrison
  • Forever and For Always - Shania Twain
  • Forever Young - Bob Dylan
  • Forgive Me for Lovin You - Bill Duryea
  • Four Strong Winds - Neil Young
  • From Me to You - The Beatles
  • Get Together - The Youngbloods
  • Goin' Gone - Kathy Mattea
  • Grandpa - The Judds
  • Groovy Kind of Love - Phil Collins
  • Guantanemera - Jose Marti
  • Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves - cher
  • Happy Birthday Sweet 16 - Neil Sedaka
  • Harvest Moon - Neil Young
  • Heart and Soul - Hoagy Carmichael
  • Heart of Gold - Neil Young
  • Here Comes the Sun - George Harrison
  • Here There and Everywhere - The Beatles
  • Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me - Mel Carter
  • Home on the Range - written in Kansas
  • House of the Rising Sun - The Animals
  • I am a Writer - Bill Duryea
  • I Dreamed There was No More War - The Eagles
  • I Fall to Pieces - Patsy Cline
  • I Hope You Dance - Lee Ann Womack
  • I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
  • I Shoulda Known Better - The Beatles
  • I Walk the Line - Johnny Cash
  • If I Fell - The Beatles
  • If Not for You - Bob Dylan
  • I'm Sorry - John Denver
  • Imagine - John Lennon
  • In My Life - The Beatles
  • It Ain't Me Babe - Bob Dylan
  • It's Only Love - The Beatles
  • Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack
  • Knockin on Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan
  • Laird's Corner - Bill Duryea
  • Leavin' on a Jet Plane - John Denver
  • Let It Be - The Beatles
  • Let It Be Me - The Everly Bros
  • Lonesome Town - Ricky Nelson
  • Long Long Time - Linda Ronstadt
  • Love Me Do - The Beatles
  • Love Me Tender - Elvis
  • Mariah - Kingston Trio
  • Mr. Blue - The Fleetwoods
  • Mr. Bojangles - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
  • Mr. Tambourine Man - Bob Dylan
  • My Girl - The Temptations
  • My Southern Colorado - Bill Duryea
  • My Sweet Lord - George Harrison
  • Nearness of You - Hoagy Carmichael
  • Nowhere Man - The Beatles
  • Oh Donna - Ritchie Valens
  • Old Time Rock & Roll - Pete Seger
  • Only You - The Platters
  • Ooh Baby Baby - Smokey Robinson
  • Pandora - Bill Duryea
  • Passionate Kisses - Lucinda Williams
  • Peaceful Easy Feeling - The Eagles
  • Positively 4th Street - Bob Dylan
  • Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
  • Proud Mary - CCR
  • Rain - The Beatles
  • Red Dog - Bill Duryea
  • Runaway - Del Shannon
  • San Franciscan Nights - Eric Burdon & the Animals
  • Save the Last Dance for Me - The Drifters
  • Scarborough Fair - Paul Simon
  • Shannon's Song - Schur/Duryea
  • Shenandoah - American folk song
  • Solitary Man - Neil Diamond
  • Stand by Your Man - Tammy Wynette
  • Summertime - Gershwin Brothers
  • Take Me Home County Roads - John Denver
  • Tears on My Pillow - Little Anthony and the Imperials
  • Tennessee Waltz - King & Steward
  • That'll Be the Day - Buddy Holly
  • The Broken Road - Rascal Flatts
  • The Dance - Garth Brooks
  • The First Cut is the Deepest - Rod Steward
  • The Ghost of Your Dreams - Bill Duryea
  • The Last Thing on My Mind - Tom Paxton
  • The Night They Drove Oid Dixie Down - Joan Baez
  • The Wedding Song - Paul Stookey
  • The Weight - The Band
  • Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye - Casinos
  • There's a Place in the World for a Gambler - Dan Fogelberg
  • This Boy - The Beatles
  • This Magic Moment - Jay and the Americans
  • Til I Kissed You - Everly Brothers
  • To Love Somebody - The Bee Gees
  • Tracks of My Tears - Smokey Robinson
  • Turn Turn Turn - The Byrds
  • Twist and Shout - The Beatles
  • Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers
  • Under the Boardwalk - The Drifters
  • Up on the Roof - The Drifters
  • Vincent - Don McLean
  • Walkin' After Midnight - Patsy Cline
  • What a Wonderful World - Sam Cooke
  • When Will I Be Loved - The Everly Bros
  • Who's Sorry Now - Connie Francis
  • Wonderful World - Louie Armstrong
  • You Ain't Goin' Nowhere - Bob Dylan
  • You are not Alone - The Eagles
  • You Gotta Move - Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones
  • You Really Got a Hold on Me - The Beatles
  • You Send Me - Sam Cooke
  • You're Still the One - Shania Twain

Available For:

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

Feedback

  • The Story's entertained our guests at our daughter's outdoor wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park. They are so delightful and talented. Our guests commented on how they enjoyed listening to them play their guitars and sing. They are very professional and went out of their way to accommodate us. I would highly recommend them for any gathering. Donna Hughes -- Donna H, Estes Park, CO, 5/23/2009
  • The Storys did a fine job at our 50th anniversary party. They were very professional and everyone really enjoyed their music. We can wholheartedly recommend them to anyone who would enjoy have their style of music from the 40's, 50's, and 60's. They spread enthusiasm within their work because they really do enjoy what they are doing and they do a fine job. Thanks for helping us get in touch with them. -- Max B, Pueblo, CO, 4/6/2008
  • The Storys were prompt, professional and performed perfectly. I would highly recommend them to anyone interested in thier cool and classy music style. -- Nicky N, Colorado Springs, CO, 2/13/2009
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Upcoming Appearances

Past Appearances

  • Saturday, May 23, 2009
  • 5:00PM - Wedding
  • Estes Park, CO
  • Friday, February 13, 2009
  • 12:30PM - Valentine's Day Party
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Sunday, April 06, 2008
  • 2:00PM - Anniversary
  • Pueblo, CO
  • Saturday, September 01, 2007
  • 8:00AM - Balloon Classic
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Sunday, August 12, 2007
  • 4:00PM - Raton Summer Music Series in the Park
  • Raton, NM
  • Thursday, August 09, 2007
  • 6:30PM - Adam's Mountain Cafe
  • Manitou Springs, CO
  • Saturday, August 04, 2007
  • 3:00PM - BRONC DAYS
  • Green Mtn Falls, CO
  • Friday, June 22, 2007
  • 9:00PM - parkway bar & grill
  • denver, CO
  • Saturday, December 16, 2006
  • 11:00AM - antler's hilton--private party
  • colorado springs, CO
  • Sunday, December 03, 2006
  • 6:00PM - dillards--private party
  • Colorado Springs, CO
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