About The Band

Chris Poage’s creative spirit is ready for any musical challenge that comes his way. With The Chris Poage Band, he moves smoothly through rock, folk, reggae and country, all the while remaining true to the unique sound he’s forged with his compatriots. “Many of us have traveled the world together, playing local, national and international shows,” Poage says. “Our experience allows us to go in any direction we choose.”

The songs on Artifact and Western Theory, the debut album from Poage’s latest group, were composed with the band’s strengths in mind. “I wrote most of the songs, but some of them came from our improvised jams,” Poage explains. “I had a lot of the arrangements worked out before recording, but the rest of them were collaborations with the band. Our back and forth was a crucial part of the process – the horn section allowed us to keep expanding our musical horizons. It took a year to make, so we had the luxury of letting the music unfold in the studio.”

Band members consist of
Katie Green – Trumpet
Liana Green – Trombone / Bass / Banjo
Ethan Schmidt – Bass / guitar
Sarah Schmidt – Vocals
Dave Bush – Drums

Honorary members:
*Dan Bagnall – Electric Guitar / Vocals
*Even Peterson – Drums
Sandy Dickerson – Bass/ Uke
Rob Anderson – Keys / Trombone / Guitar