Darrin Allen and The Country Steele Band

• Darrin Allen - singer/songwriter
• Devon Bursheers. - lead guitar
• Matt Conlin - bass guitar
• Jeff Taylor - steel/acoustic guitar
• Dale Belnap - keyboard
• Jamie Holverson - drums
• Ashley Shurtleff - Fiddle

The reviews are in and certainly worth a look! See what's being said about Darrin Allen & The Country Steele Band by his clients! If you want the best band for your money, you have found one! They take pride in what they do and provide the best entertainment for their clients! Read on to learn more about Darrin and his band! They are awesome!* *NOW ACCEPTING BOOKINGS FOR 2010 AS OF Oct 1, 2009* DON'T DELAY - MANY GIGS CAN BOOK UP TO 6 MONTHS IN ADVANCE TO RESERVE THEIR SPECIAL DATE! PLEASE REQUEST BID AND BOOK EARLY!!! SUMMER DATES AND UPCOMING HOLIDAYS BOOK QUICKLY!!!* WE BOOK ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS!

"My cowboy hat is off to Darrin Allen and the Country Steele Band. We had the pleasure of booking them for an event recently and they were fantastic!" quoted from Coventry, LLC, Pocatello, Idaho.

"From my 83 year old grandfather to Don's one year old niece, your high energy performance had all our guests on their feet... all night long!" quoted from Don and Lauren Mullins from Big Sky, Mt.

"Darrin and his band were awesome!!! I only wish we would have had a bigger gate." quoted from Dale Remsburg, Boundry County Fair, Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Full written reviews per client request!

*IMPORTANT UPDATE*

New and upcoming country music artist, Darrin Allen, is now accepting bookings through gigmasters for both live band and acoustic performances. If you are looking for an artist similar to George Strait, Garth Brooks or even Chris LeDoux, then Darrin is the artist you're looking for. Band includes lead, bass, and acoustic guitar, keyboard and drums. Darrin and The Country Steel Band is ideal for corporate events, festivals, weddings and larger venues. Darrin, who is a 6'4" true cowboy, has vocals and a stage presence that will amaze you! Once you hear this band live, you will be thankful you hired them for your event!!! So consider booking ahead, especially during holidays, and summer months, which book quickly! Many bookings are pending at the same time so we always book on a first come, first serve basis to be fair! Here is your chance to book Darrin and The Country Steele Band before it's too late!!! *PLEASE NOTE* COVER SONGS ON THIS SITE ARE FOR A QUICK PREVIEW OF DARRIN'S VOCALS. THEY ARE NOT FANCY AND ARE SIMPLE HOME RECORDINGS. HIS VOCALS ARE EXCELLENT LIVE WHICH IS THE WAY IT SHOULD BE!

*A REQUEST FROM DARRIN'S BOOKING AGENT*

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BEFORE MAKING YOUR BID REQUEST!

1. A FULL PROFESSIONAL SOUND SYSTEM AND SOUND TECHNICIAN WILL BE INCLUDED IN YOUR BID!

2. WILL THIS EVENT BE HELD INDOORS OR OUTDOORS? OPTIMAL SOUND QUALITY IS ESSENTIAL WHEN HIRING A LIVE BAND! PLAYING INDOORS OR OUTDOORS MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE WHEN IT COMES TO EQUIPMENT NEEDS, MAINLY MONITORS.

3. DO YOU HAVE AMPLE LIGHTING? WILL IT BE A DAY OR EVENING GIG? WE WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING AS NEEDED.

4. THIS IS A 6-MEMBER BAND WITH ALOT OF EQUIPMENT. DO YOU HAVE A 20ft x 25ft AREA OR STAGE WHERE THEY CAN PERFORM? THIS IS REQUIRED!

5. A MINIMUM OF 4, 20 AMP, 120 VOLT CIRCUITS ARE REQUIRED TO RUN EQUIPMENT!

6. IF EVENT IS MORE THAN 1OO MILES FROM POCATELLO, LODGING WILL BE NEEDED FOR 6 GUYS AND COULD YOU PLEASE MAKE SURE THERE ARE 6 BEDS! THESE GUYS LIKE EACH EACH OTHER BUT THEY DRAW THE LINE WHEN IT COMES TO SLEEPING TOGETHER!

7. DINNER FOR 7 BAND MEMBERS PLEASE! THIS INCLUDES OUR SOUND ENGINEER! THESE ARE MEAT AND POTATO GUYS, SO NOTHING FANCY, JUST GOOD FOOD!

8. LOTS OF WATER FOR THE GUYS! WHEN YOU PLAY FOR 2-4 HOURS, YOU NEED WATER! *THIS IS THE BEST BUNCH OF GUYS WHO CAN TRULY ROCK THE HOUSE, "COUNTRY STYLE," THAT IS!!! NOT ONLY THAT, THEY HAVE A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR AND DO THEIR VERY BEST TO MAKE YOUR EVENT SUCCESSFUL!

* ACOUSTIC SHOWS RUN $1,200 - $2,000 AND HAVE FEWER NEEDS. LET ME KNOW IF THIS IS WHAT YOU ARE CONSIDERING. (DARRIN AND LEAD GUITAR PLAYER, POSSIBILITY OF ADDING STEEL AND/OR FIDDLE TO PERFORMANCE)

*LAST NOTE, I PROMISE! IF THIS IS NOT A PRIVATE EVENT, TO MAKE YOUR EVENT SUCCESSFUL, PLEASE PROMOTE, PROMOTE AND PROMOTE MORE! I CAN SEND YOU PICTURES VIA E-MAIL AND YOU CAN GET INFORMATION ABOUT DARRIN ON HIS PRESS KIT (WEBSITE ADDRESS LISTED ABOVE). I ALWAYS WILL PROMOTE YOUR EVENT ON DARRIN"S SITES! THESE ARE ALL VERY POPULAR WEBSITES WHICH DO APPEAL TO COUNTRY FOLK!!! WE WANT THESE EVENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL FOR YOU AS WELL AS FOR THE BAND!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME! I DO APPRECIATE YOU READING ALL THE PRINT BEFORE REQUESTING YOUR BID!

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• The Little Things - Darrin Allen
• Best of Friends - Darrin Allen
• As Long As There's A Night - Darrin Allen
• John Deere Boat - Darrin Allen
• If Tommorrow Never Comes - Garth Brooks
• Friends In Low Places - Garth Brooks
• The Fireman - George Strait
• Amarillo by Morning - George Strait
• Brokenheartsville - Joe Nichols
• Whatcha Gonna Do With A Cowboy - Chris Ledoux
• Look At You Girl - Chris Ledoux
• Two Of A Kind - Garth Brooks
• Cadillac Ranch - Chris Ledoux
• Rodeo - Garth Brooks
• Family Tradition - Hank Williams, Jr.
• All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight - Hank Williams, Jr.
• Dust On The Bottle - David Lee Murphy
• Ladies Love Country Boys - Trace Adkins
• Every Light In The House Is On - Trace Adkins
• I Left Something Turned On At Home - Trace Adkins
• 8 Second Ride - Chris Ledoux
• Paint Me In Birmingham - Tracey Lawrence
• Don't Close Your Eyes - Tracey Lawrence
• When You Say Nothing At All - Tracey Lawrence
• Give It Away - George Strait
• Check Yes Or No - George Strait
• There's A Tear In My Beer - George Strait
• All My Exes Live In Texas - George Strait
• I Cross My Heart - George Strait
• This Heartache Never Sleeps - Mark Chestnut
• Let It Rain - Mark Chestnut
• The Gambler - Kenny Rogers
• Gone Country - Alan Jackson
• Remember When - Alan Jackson
• She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy - Kenny Chesney
• How Forever Feels - Kenny Chesney
• She Let Herself Go - George Strait
• Find Out Who Your Friends Are - Tracey Lawrence
• This Cowboy's Hat - Chris Ledoux
• Life Is A Highway - Chris Ledoux
• Ships That Don't Come In - Joe Diffie
• Should've Been A Cowboy - Toby Keith
• American Soldier - Toby Keith
• Arlington Road - Trace Adkins
• Fishin In The Dark - Nitty Gritty Band
• Long Trip Home - Dierks Bentley
• My Last Name - Dierks Bently
• You Save Me - Kenny Chesney
• She's Everything - Brad Paisley
• Troubadour - George Strait
• From A Jack to a King
• King Of The Road - Roger Miller
• Set 'Em Up Joe - Vern Gosdin
• Daddy Won't Sell The Farm - Montgomery Gentry
• Pick Up Man - Joe Diffie
• It's America - Rodney Adkins
• Till I Was A Daddy Too - Tracey Lawrence
• Forever & Ever, Amen - Randy Travis
• I'll Just Hold On - Blake Shelton
• Some Beach - Blake Shelton
• The More I Drink - Blake Shelton
• Cowgirls Don't Cry - Brooks & Dunn
• How Bout Them Cowgirls - George Strait
• MORE - TOO MANY TO LIST!

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Grand Openings, Hotels, Picnic, Private Parties, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Studio Session, Weddings

• Darrin Allen and his band provided exceptional music at the annual gala fundraiser for our college. We are a rural community of country music lovers and all in attendance, from age 25 to 85, enjoyed this very talented group of performers. Thank you, Darrin Allen and the Country Steele Band, for a wonderful evening! -- Lorrie B, Sterling, CO, 5/30/2009
• This band was awesome to work with. As an event planner, I appreciate it when I find vendors that work as a team to make the client happy. The bride and groom, along with all of their guests, were begging for an encore, and are still raving about the performance weeks later! Brandi Reiland, Soiree -- Brandi R, Caldwell, ID, 10/6/2007
• Darren and his band made my wedding perfect! He is a wonderful person and an outstanding performer! I can't wait for another event just so I can see him play again! -- Sarah S, Sun Valley, ID, 8/19/2007

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