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Vast Expanses

"Eclectic Music For Eclectic People!"

About Me


Vast Expanses started jamming, writing, and rehearsing as a trio during 2004. In the Spring of 2005 they recorded and released their first CD, Falling Leaves. The CD is an 8 song collaboration of various styles and sounds. Ranging from Folk, Country, and Bluegrass to Funk, Latin Jazz, Blues, and Alternative; the CD is a melting pot of Amarican music. The cover song is even an old whalers tune from the 1850’s. They played a number of dates locally and out of state to support the release. They regularly played on the stage of Red Rocks Amphitheatre, on days when there was no headline acts playing there. During the early part of 2006 Russ and Larry began writing and rehearsing new material. During this time Vast Expanses became an electro-acoustic duo. Two of the songs written at this time were recorded. The main song, Open, was entered into an online recording contest. Allthough it was well received, it did not win. The other song recorded titled, Oh Give Me A Home, was only recorded as a demo. But they have been writing and rehearsing new songs for an upcoming CD. They regularly practice their new and old songs for crowds at The Toad Tavern on Tues. nights, as they have for little over a year. There they have gained a great crowd of fans, local musicians and friends. They recently have played Downtown Denver, The Second Wind Foundation Festival, and are always trying to book more shows. These guys always have a blast playing and really try to make sure everyone has one to.


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Member Since: 1/22/2007
Band Website: myspace.com/vastxmusic
Band Members:

Russ Anderson-Vocal, Guitar, MandolinGuitars: Yamaha FG-160, John 5 Acoustic-Elecrtic Mandolin: Fender FM-35S A Style Body Effects: Fender PT-100 Tuner, Boss CS-3 Compressor/Sustainer, Cry Baby Limited Edition GCB-95 Wah-Wah, Danelectro Fabtone, Boss BD-2 Blues Driver, Danelectro Tuna-melt Tremolo, Danelectro BLT Slap Echo Amps: Fender Prinston Chorus, Fender Blues JR. Strings: Martin Acoustic SP 80/20 Bronze Light .012-.054

Larry Scarbrough-Vocal, GuitarGuitars: Martin Acoustic DX-1, Epiphone PR-200-EB Effects: Planet Waves Tuner PW-CT-06, Boss CS-3 Compression/Sustainer, Boss BD-2 Blues Driver, Danelectro Fabtone, Danelectro Pepperoni Phaser Amp: Crate Acoustic Telluride Pick-up: Fishman Rare Earth Humbucker Active Soundhole Pickup Strings: Martin Acoustic SP 80/20 Bronze Light .012-.054

We also use Monster Acoustic Guitar Cables, Kyser Capos, Blues Bottle Slide, Dunlop Slides, One Spot Daisy-Chain, and Dunlop .88 mm. picks.
Influences: Our Women, Friends, Art, Music, Movies, Books, Nature, YHVH, That good 'ole green stuff!!!
Sounds Like: A dang ol good time!!!Weary Traveler: Live 3-04-08Drinkin & Smokin: Live 3-04-08Happy As I Can Be: Live 3-04-08So Long Ago: Live 3-04-08On The Rocks: Live 3-04-08
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