“There’s a ruckus on the levy” and it starts with the infectious classic rock, blues rock sounds of
local band Elizabeth Reed. Born to four feisty rockers from Davison, Elizabeth Reed (taken from
The Allman Brothers, “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed”) brings to the stage a youthful magnetism,
veteran showmanship, and just plain mad guitar skills.
Generations are gapped with the musical enthusiasm of this hard-working, classic four piece featuring
Gary “Bones” Jones on guitars, young phenom Vaughn Mortimer on guitars, Ryan Lane on bass, and
rhythm keeper Bryan Mortimer. If pluckin’ and slidin’ are criminal, Jones and Mortimer are partners in
crime. Elizabeth Reed’s acoustic and electric slide mix of head-swaying blues and hip-shakin’ rock is
accented by the throwback charms of a lap steel guitar, mandolin, and organ.
The performance heart lights of the ever creative Gary “Bones” Jones and the versatile
Bryan Mortimer were reignited after teaming up with the talented youngbloods. This is Jones’
fifth reincarnation after enjoying decades of local popularity with The Pranks, The Four Plays,
The Nick Garvey Band, and The Blue Hawaiians (a founding member). Mortimer joined musical
forces with Jones after local success with The Raves and The Deadwoods.
There’s a fever in the funk house now! One night with Elizabeth Reed and you’ll be back for more.
Their house-rockin’, continually updated repertoire includes incomparable hits by:
The Allman Brothers Band, Rolling Stones, Black Crowes, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf,
Elmore James, Little Feat, The Band, The Beatles, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Wilco, The Byrds,
Neil Young, Gram Parsons, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, and much more.
Elizabeth Reed is Vaughn Mortimer on lead vocals and guitars
Gary Jones on guitars,
Ryan Lane on electric bass guitar
Bryan Mortimer on drums and vocals
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