8 Miles South

• Bill LeClair - Piano and Organ
• Rich Nelson - Guitar and Lead Vocal
• Dave Salzman - Guitar and vocal
• Rafael Mendez - Guitar-vocal
• Bill Bowden - Bass Guitar
• Gary Donelly - Drums
• Dave Swanson - Percussin and Vocal

Gigmasters 2008 "Rising Star" Award Winner for Top '70's Band! Playing a tasty gumbo of southern flavored rock…"Feel good music" plain and simple. The players in 8 Miles South have been wowing audiances around the Midwest for the last few years after playing with other groups for no less than 20 years apiece. Strong vocals,great harmonies, and stellar musicianship lay the foundation for a a memorable evening of fun and dancing. The full band is comprised of 7 pieces but can adjust to accomodate your budget.

When you look at who these players have shared the stage with from Albert King, Paul Butterfield, the Allman Brothers, The Marshall Tucker Band, Delbert Mc Clinton, Credence Clearwater, Steve Miller, Alabama, Travis Tritt, Asleep at the Wheel, Ricky Skaggs just to name a few it becomes increasingly clear where their passion lies. They have also crossed such stages as Buddy Guys Legends, The House of Blues, The Allstate Arena and Ravinia if not at a festival or stage across the United States, Canada or Mexico. There is something special that happens when these 7 spirits are playing together that you must experience for yourself. Make your next event a memorable one with 8 Miles South!

• Ramblin Man - The Allman Brothers Band
• I Know A Little - Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Dixie Chicken - Little Feat
• Can't You See - Marshall Tucker Band
• Blue Sky - The Allman Brothers Band
• Hard To Handle - The Black Crowes
• Melissa - The Allman Brothers Band
• Let It Roll - Little Feat
• Where It All Began - The Allman Brothers Band
• Turn On Your love Light - Standard
• Workin Man's Blues - Merle Haggard
• Jessica - The Allman Brothers Band
• Black Magic Women - Santana
• SouthBound - The Allman Brothers Band
• Ramblin - The Marshall Tucker Band
• Tupolo Honey - Van Morrison
• Midnight Rider - The Allman Brothers Band
• Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
• Oye Como Va - Santana
• Too Tall to Mambo - Jimmy Hall
• I Walk The Line - Johnny Cash
• Passin Thru - Randy Scruggs/Johnny Cash
• Good Day For The Blues - Storyville
• Beer In Mexico - Kenny Chesney
• Hate To Lose Your Love - Little Feat
• Running On Empty - Jackson Browne
• Doctor My Eyes - Jackson Browne
• Just To Name a Few - More Songs Available

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

• Absolutely fantastic. Great group of guys and awesome band. Very professional yet fun and entertaining. We would definately use them again and highly recommend to any size group looking for a band with a wide variety of music. Thanks Bill and 8 Miles South for making our party a great success. Cheryle Ray -- Cheryle R, Orland Park, IL, 12/19/2008
• This band is absoluely awesome! Everyone loved them! I would highly recommend this band and higher them again in the future. Bill was very easy to work with and was on top of everything. They even learned a song for us. They were very accommodating! -- Christine B, Kenosha, WI, 10/18/2008
• I wish I had a dollar for every time someone asked me "Where did you find this band, they sound great"!! "These guys are fantastic" "The band is GOOD"!! I might of made enough $$ to cover the party! Everyone had a great time, the band is great, I highly recommend 8 miles south for any party!! The boys are very nice, easy to get along with, and play very good southern rock!! I hope to see them again at our next party!! Thanks alot guys, you sure made our party fun!! Mark & Rita -- Mark S, Delafield, WI, 8/9/2008
• Bill LeClair was great to work with for this event. I highly recommend this band. Leslie Maxwell -- Leslie M, Madison, WI, 6/13/2008

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