SoundClick artist: Vannatta - Vannatta's music is original, pure & fun, appealing to audiences both young and old. From the back p

Vannatta's music is pure & fun, appealing to audiences both young and old. Their music is a mixture of country, rock n' roll, bluegrass, & folk. From Bob Dylan, the Ozarks, to Jimmy Buffet, Vannatta's music and performances will make you dance, laugh and touch your heart.

Why this name?

Using band leaders last name Vannatta.

Do you play live?

They have performed many main stages shows such as, South & North Country Fairs, Big Valley (Craven Sask), Big Rocky Mountain Jamboree, David Thompson Bluegrass Fest, Pincher Creek & Willow Creek Cowboy Gathering, Calgary Stampede event, Chinook Rodeos, Private and Corporate functions, to Wedding Dances and Alberta Arts Touring Alliance functions. As well Vannatta have had tours in The Yukon(Northwest Territories), British Columbia, Sakatchewan and The Netherlands(Europe).

How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?

Opens up may new avenues for artist to reach out and have people veiw there music.

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

depends

Band History:

Canadian country group, Vannatta is well known for their original cowboy, country, hillbilly, and bluegrass music. Band leader Larry Vannatta, a gifted singer song writer, and a two time Canadian Juno award nominee for Canadian Country group of the year started the band in 2003. A four piece accomplished act, inspired by their rural farming and ranching back grounds, Vannatta has played it all from back porch steps, barns, dance halls, main stages, to three level balcony theaters. They have shared stages with many of the best, such as Waylon Jennings, Ian Tyson, Jason McCoy, Prairie Oyster, and Marty Stuart, to name a few.

With three albums, eight single releases with Hillcrest records, Vanatta’s popularity has grown worldwide. The single releases have received major airplay all over Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Their latest album just released is called "Redneck Thoroughbreds". It is all original organic compositions and was inspired by driving along the Rocky Mountains in the land of Rednecks. An entertaining group that has a great line up of events for 2009 and is already starting to book up for 2010.

Festival Coordinator “Camron Noyes" Vannatta’s live performances are salt of the earth, down home excellent entertainment

Your influences?

Ozark Mountain Dare Devils, Jimmy Buffet, Nitty Gitty Dirt Band, Marty Stuart, Bob Dylan, Marshell Tucker, Hank Jr.

Favorite spot?

Playing music live anywhere, or writing songs with freinds.

Equipment used:

Have our own gear 16 channel 4 sends top and bottem front end, 4 monator and lights. Have enough power for 400 people.