EDGE OF THE WEST: Edge Of The West is not just an ensemble, it's an adventure - a group quest. In the last few years the band of intrepid explorers has toured relentlessly, playing wild and remote destinations, as well as in big-city markets throughout the Western US. They have featured players such as Lacy J Dalton, Buddy Cage, Robbie Hoddinott, Barry Sless and Jerry Miller, they've opened shows for Lukas Nelson, David Nelson Band, Hard Working Americans, the Wood Bros, etc, and have played myriad festivals and club dates including top Bay Area venues such as Terrapin Crossroads, The Catalyst and Sweetwater Music Hall. And the band has honored their heroes with special tribute shows to the Grateful Dead, New Riders of the Purple Sage, and a tour commemorating the great Gram Parsons - including a party for Phil Kaufman the Road Mangler - AT the notorious and sacred Joshua Tree Inn.
Across the canyon we hear drums in the distance. Notes From the underground drift like smoke signals to a strange yet familiar place, where new friends and old come together for good times - the Edge of the West
Guitar, vocals: Jim Lewin (Todd Snider, Great American Taxi, Lacy J Dalton)
Bass, vocals: Bill Laymon (Jefferson Starship, New Riders of the Purple Sage, David Nelson Band)
Keys, vocals: Ken Margolis (The Choir, Bo Diddly)
Drums, vocals: Marty Carpenter (Freddy Fender, Lacy J Dalton)
* we also often feature these additional members of the band:
Vocals, guitar: Diana Z
Pedal Steel: Charlie Joe Wallace (Johnny Paycheck, Cake)