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Myrna Sanders Band

"they sit at the bar and put bread in my jar....

About Me


The Houston native has performed all genres of music in her career, everything from folk and country to R&B and rock to heavy metal. Sanders paid her musical dues in Houston metal and hard-rock bands after learning to play bass by default. She studied the styles of her bass-playing idols, Paul McCartney, John Paul Jones and Geddy Lee. When she played bass with Houston metal band Bad Heaven, Sanders would rock the house and drew accolades from touring musicians when her group got to open for the likes of metal shredders Megadeth and Metal Church.As a vocalist, she loved to perform tender ballads and balls-to-the-wall rockers, citing influences from Linda Ronstadt to Janis Joplin and Robert Plant. She put all her vocal and bass-playing talents together in rock band Rare Seed, voted best rock band in Houston in 1996-97 by the Houston Music Council. Most recently, she was nominated for Best Female Vocalist in the 2003 Houston Press Music Awards.Along the way, Sanders wrote other songs of a more personal nature that did not seem to fit with her other bands. All of those songs can be found on her debut solo CD, Riches to Rags, which also includes tunes with optimistic undertones, such as the funky roadhouse rocker Good Thang the poignant, sweeping ballad Everything and the rootsy, Allman Brothers-inspired riffs in Nice Girl.Sanders, whose vocal style at live shows has been compared to, Sass Jordan, Janis Joplin and Sheryl Crow was able to work with some well-known Houston musicians during the recording of Riches to Rags, which includes sweeping orchestrations and arrangements that she created, especially lush vocal harmonies on both the ballads and the rockers.

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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/13/2005
Band Website: myrnasanders.com
Band Members: Myrna Sanders - lead vocals, rhythm guitar; Greg Barr - bass, vocals;
Influences: The Beatles, George Harrison, Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, Sass Jordan, Ani DiFranco, Sheryl Crow, Jimi Hendrix, Black Crowes, Linda Ronstadt, Billie Holiday, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Patsy Cline, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Rush, Black Sabbath, Pat Benatar, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Rush, Eric Clapton, Elvis, Pat Benatar, Etta James, Neil Young, Black Sabbath and SO many others...
Sounds Like: Organic, rootsy, Zeppelin-twinged Texas rock and roll melodies laden with blues riffs, rock-influenced ballads, and pop-flavored folk tunes. Texas music all the way!
Record Label: None - Indie
Type of Label: None

My Blog

20th Annual Janis Joplin Birthday Bash - Feb. 3rd. 2007

20th Annual Janis Joplin Birthday Bash and Gulf Coast Music Hall of Fame 20th Anniversary ShowSaturday Feb 3 2007Carl Parker Center, Lamar State College, 1800 Lakeshore Drive, Port Arthur6 pm to midni...
Posted by Myrna Sanders Band on Mon, 25 Dec 2006 09:39:00 PST

being sick and other stuff...

I just hate being sick, but it gives me the chance to work my myspace pages.  I haven't felt like doing anything at all.  I've got lots of practicing to do, but haven't picked up my guitar.&...
Posted by Myrna Sanders Band on Wed, 30 Aug 2006 01:00:00 PST

Check out this event: BENEFIT FOR S.I.R.E.

Hosted By: Myrna Sanders Band/Kozmic PearlWhen: Saturday Nov 19, 2005 at 11:00 AMWhere: Sam Houston Race Park7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway WestHouston, TX 77064USDescription:Myrna Sanders Band/Kozmic Pe...
Posted by Myrna Sanders Band on Wed, 16 Nov 2005 01:39:00 PST

Check out this event: BENEFIT FOR TOMMY LUCARIO

Hosted By: KOZMIC PEARL/MYRNA SANDERS BANDWhen: Sunday Nov 13, 2005 at 5:00 PMWhere: SEABROOK BEACH CLUB3345 Nasa Rd. 1Seabrook, TX 77586USDescription:KOZMIC PEARL/MYRNA SANDERS BAND Click Here To Vie...
Posted by Myrna Sanders Band on Sat, 12 Nov 2005 01:26:00 PST

Check out this event: KOZMIC PEARL - Janis Joplin Tribute

Hosted By: Myrna Sanders BandWhen: Saturday Oct 01, 2005 at 9:00 PMWhere: Fitzgerald's2706 White Oak @ StudemontHouston, TX 77007USDescription:Myrna Sanders Band Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Myrna Sanders Band on Sat, 01 Oct 2005 10:21:00 PST

Hurricanes

Living on the Gulf Coast my whole life, I've gotten used to  hurricane season and all that it brings.  You never know when you're going to have to evacuate, be without electricity ...
Posted by Myrna Sanders Band on Sun, 04 Sep 2005 11:37:00 PST

MSB - 2 GIGS IN AUSTIN!! - SAT. AUG. 20TH!

2pm-5pm Stick your tongue out and taste the talent! Join Songsalive! hostess Melissa Mullins for an afternoon of entertainment from our premier songwriters. This month's workshop is with Madalyn Skla...
Posted by Myrna Sanders Band on Thu, 18 Aug 2005 11:41:00 PST

Suckholes!

Ya know what I hate??? CLUB OWNERS/ MANAGERS!!! These people really suck! You can never get in touch with them for bookings, then when you do, they give you the run-around, THEN, after you've got book...
Posted by Myrna Sanders Band on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Stoned again...?

  Ok.  Here we go again...It's Friday evening, and I'm tired from our show last night at the Firehouse.  It was pretty cool though.  We're playing again tomorrow night at the Sand ...
Posted by Myrna Sanders Band on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Haven't blogged in awhile...

Hello all.. I've been kinda incognito for awhile.... don't really have much to say except I've been writing new tunes for the new CD.  Maybe...just maybe....we'll have it out by the end of 2005.....
Posted by Myrna Sanders Band on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST