The Speed River Band Rock band from Kitchener/Guelph-original music and covers

Based in Canada

Kitchener, Ontario
Main band photo

LOCATION
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

TRAVEL
up to 90 miles

PRICE
from $800 (CAD)

RATED
10 / 10 from 1 review

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Price Guide

Description Price
four piece band two one hour sets, PA and lights provided, 40 mile radius$800.00 (CAD)

About / Biography

The Speed River Band are based in Kitchener and Guelph ON. All songs are written by Gayle Ackroyd who is also the lead singer and guitar player. Richie Sarlo plays smoking lead guitar, Ed Miller plays rock steady drums and Daev MulHolland plays the funky bass.

The cover tunes for some occasions include Sheryl Crow, Susan Tedeschi, The Pretenders, Blondie

Ed Miller formally from major hoople's boarding house sings the rock classics by Joe Cocker, Spirit, Steppin Wolf, ZZ Top

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Canada

Kitchener, Ontario
Travels up to 90 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 90 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 50 miles)
Travel areas on the map are approximate (distances may vary) free quote

SOMEBODT TO LOVE – Dm-JEFFERSON AIRPLANE

WILD NIGHT – VAN MORRISON C-(Am)

WHO’S GONNA PICK UP THE PIECES – GAYLE E

I GOT A LINE ON YOU – SPIRIT same key as record (Ed Miller)

LONG LEGGED LOVER – E. GAYLE

UNCHAIN MY HEART – JOE COCKER Am (Ed Miller sings lead)

BRASS IN POCKET – PRETENDERS same key as record A

IT HURT SO BAD – A SUSAN TEDESCHI

RADIATOR – GAYLE Am You Tube link

Never Gonna Love Ya Kinda Lover (Gone, Gone, Gone))- Gayle Bm

BORN TO BE WILD - STEPPENWOLF (Ed Miller sings)

SHARP DRESSED MAN – Cmi ZZ TOP same as record

MOVE OVER – JANIS JOPLIN same as record

Dancing in the Dark Bb Bruce Springstein

BUMLE BEE – GAYLE Am (slow blues )

To Make you Feel my Love Adele

If it Hadn’t Been for Love Adele

Something to Talk about Bonnie Raitt

I Can’t Cry Anymore Sheryl Crow

Run Baby Run Sheryl Crow

The First Cut is the Deepest Sheryl Crow

Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow Fleetwood Mac

Dreams Fleetwood Mac

Somethings Got a Hold on Me Aretha Franklin

Chain of Fools Aretha Franklin

Some kind a wonderful Grand Funk

White Rabbit Jefferson Airplane

The Tide is High Blondie

Won’t Go Home Without You Maroon Five

Keep on Running Steve Winwood

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

drums, bass amp, 2 guitar amps, three vocal


What information do you require about a venue?

do they have a soundman or provide PA and back line or just PA, is it a ticketed event, do they have their own publicity


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

no unless that is worked into the budget then it can be hired


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Spotify play through the PA but not a DJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

Guelph Little Theatre, Port Elgin Concert Reunion,


What's your favourite type of event?

Concert


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We have all been in the music business our entire lives playing all kinds of music and have recorded many albums


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Female rock artists like Sheryl Crow, The Pretenders, Blondie

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

set up one hour and a half


Are you happy to perform outside?

as long as it is covered and protected from rain and hot sun


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

they can make requests in advance for a few favourite artists they would like to hear


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

high energy

Recent Clients

The Speed River Band has performed for these clients:

Arboridum

Guelph Museum fourth Friday

Port Elgin

Guelph Little Theatre

Venues

The Speed River Band has performed at these venues:

Arboridum

Guelph Museum fourth Friday

Port Elgin

Guelph Little Theatre

More Info

Events types:

Private Event

Corporate Event

Bar / Venue Event

Concert

Genres:

Pop

Rock

Features:

Male & female vocalists

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