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SR6

   SR6   is a regional touring band based in Valdosta, Georgia.  The band's high energy show entertains crowds with a variety of New Rock, Classic Rock, Southern Rock, New Country, and Classic Country.  SR6 is constantly striving to set a new standard in the market.

     An SR6 concert is a fantastic experience of energy, light, sound, and musical diversity.  The popularity of the band has increased dramatically over the course of the past year's.  SR6 has even performed in front of over 15,000 people, opening for REO Speedwagon at Wild Adventures Theme Park, and the band holds attendance and sales records in various venues. 

     Though the ladder has been climbed quickly so far, the guys in this group are not complacent.  Just as popularity and the number of shows increase, so do the goals.  SR6 is determined to release a CD and take it all the way.  Even though most of the current show consists of cover tunes, originals are in the works.  Many successes can be expected from this group.

 

     "Road ready rock...SR6 is a band planning for chances."

                          The Valdosta Daily Times

 

     "The band members are tireless performers who individually and collectively know how to work an audience...and they deserve attention."

First Coast Entertainer Newspaper

SR6

IS

Shan Howell- Lead Vocals

Drew Mapp- Guitar/Vocals

Ronnie Glass- Keyboard/Vocals

Giancarlo diMino- Bass

Scooter Price- Percussion

Transitions

     For those of you who have been watching SR6 over the years, you have noticed more than a few changes recently. This time of transitions has been bitter-sweet as long time members exit and new ones come in. SR6 would like to say good-bye to Elbert Carter and Donnie Harlan and wish them luck in all that they do.

 Band Biography   

The band that was already playing a mixture of country and rock has just expanded their musical ability. Not only has the music changed but so has the stage show. Now SR6 has 3 very talented, very distinct, very friendly voices coming from the stage.

 sR6's new drummer, Scooter Price, is a drummer with impeccable timing who can go into hard rock and then kick back to play beautiful country ballads. He has been performing on stage since he was a small child and that experience is evident in every performance.

     With the addition of Ronnie Glass the band received an extraordinary keyboard player. Ronnie has a rich, clean voice that is perfect for singing harmony. For those of you who frequent the SR6 shows you will be surprised at the talent you will find in SR6's back up singer.

     On bass we have Giancarlo diMino. Giancarlo has majored in music at Thomas College and is about to complete his degree. His specialty is jazz. Giancarlo is an exceptional bassist. SR6 could not pass up the opportunity to bring such an extraordinary musician into the band.

     Drew Mapp is the newest addition to SR6. The band's new guitarist takes SR6 to new heights. Drew's look and voice definitely adds diversity and strength to the band.  This musician brings a wealth of experience with him and has simply brought a new energy to the shows.

    Shan Howell is SR6's long time lead vocalist. Shan's powerful voice and unique personality is the core of SR6. Knowing that the band is in place and strong, Shan is free to sing and entertain throughout the crowd. A word of warning... you better keep your eyes on him because you just never know where you'll find him.

Individual Biographies

    Shan Howell- Lead Vocals

 Shan Howell is long time lead singer for SR6. Shan is the core of the band with a strong voice and unique personality.

     Shan has had the honor of opening for REO Speedwagon and Ricochet. The band that he has so dedicated himself to for so long, SR6, also holds records for attendance in various venues. Recently an attendance record was set for a first time appearance in Bainbridge, GA.

     Not only is Shan a talented singer but he is also a very talented entertainer. He motivates the crowd so that they actually become a part of the show. If he doesn't get them on stage dancing, he has them singing along with him through his mic. The energy and feeling that Shan puts into every performance is no doubt one of the key reasons that the SR6 fan base continues to grow.

                                                                 Drew Mapp-Lead Guitar

  Drew Mapp is 32 yrs old and is from Tallahassee, FL.  Drew is now the guitarist and newest addition to SR6.  Drew is a multi-talented musician who plays several instruments including guitar, bass and keyboard. He received a college scholarship for his musical ability on the trumpet. He has studio experience in lead vocals as well as the guitar. 

     Previous bands include False Prophet, Due South and MOAB He also has studio recording experience in vocals, as well as, bass and guitar.

     With a voice and look that was custom made for rock, Drew adds flare to SR6.

Scooter Price - drums

    

     Scooter Price is from Cairo, GA.  He began playing a full drum set at only 2 yrs old. He began taking stage at 6 yrs old with his father who played steel guitar.  As he became a teenager he started his own band named Intruder which once won 97 Rock’s “Battle of the Bands”.  Scooter later moved to Athens, GA and formed an all original, heavy metal band named False Prophet.  During the False Prophet years he demonstrated his song writing ability, writing both lyrics and music.

     After the break up of False Prophet, Scooter later joined a cover band named Due SouthDue South played throughout North Florida, South Georgia and Alabama.  This band allowed him to make money on the weekends while working on another project during the week.  That project has recently been finished and is entitled Stasis by Price-Morant-diMino.  The CD is acoustic/instrumental, mood music.  WCTV Channel 6 plays the music from Stasis nightly along with the Doppler Weather Radar.

     Scooter has also been called upon to perform studio work for other musicians. He has recorded  in Charlotte, NC down to Tampa, FL.

     Today Scooter is an official member of SR6 and welcomes the opportunity to meet the people of Valdosta and its surrounding areas.  With Scooter on drums SR6 now has a new edge. Originals are in the beginning stages and SR6 promises that each upcoming performance will be one improvement after another.

     SR6 invites you to attend the shows and meet Valdosta's hottest new drummer!

 

Ronnie Glass- Vocalist/Keyboard

 

     Ronnie Glass, from Bainbridge, GA, began singing at only 4 yrs old.  Ronnie’s father  brought Ronnie into his gospel band when he was 8 yrs old.  At the age of 13 Ronnie learned to play keyboard.  Throughout the years Ronnie was a part of several bands including The Dixie Rainbows, Lakesmen Quartet and the Tone Masters Ronnie is featured on an album by the Dixie Rainbows, as well as, the Lakesmen Quartet.

     Ronnie sang and played gospel music until he was 24.  After his father passed away, he tried to keep the band together but it eventually fell apart.  Shortly afterwards, Ronnie was invited to the local VFW to sing and decided to try country music.  He eventually began singing a mixture of country and rock. Since that time he has been the lead singer and keyboard player for groups such as Jagged Edge, The Edge, Full House, Cryin’ Shame and Due South.

     Years of experience has created a well rounded musician who knows how to entertain.  Ronnie will now be heard singing harmony, sometimes lead and playing keyboard for SR6. With the addition of Ronnie into the band SR6 has an even greater edge than ever before.

 

    Giancarlo diMino - Bass

 Giancarlo diMino is originally from Philadelphia,Pennsylvania. He has lived in Thomasville, GA since the age of 7. He began playing the saxophone in 5th grade and continued to play that instrument for the next 8 yrs. He began playing guitar at the age of 19. Giancarlo began playing bass at the age of 20 and to this day it is still his instrument of choice.

     Giancarlo is a student of Thomas College where he received an honor for "Outstanding Music Student" in 1999. Giancarlo plays a 5-stringed bass, as well as, upright bass. He has been a member of the Thomas College Jazz Ensemble for 7 yrs and past bands include Due South and MOAB.

     Giancarlo is also knowledgable on other instruments such as the flute, oboe, clarinet and keyboard. He has almost completed his music degree from Thomas College and has recording experience. He is featured playing bass on the album "Stasis" by Price-Morant-diMino.

Please visit the Stasis website to hear samples of Scooter and Giancarlo's new acoustic/instrumental album. www.afterstation.com

 

 

SR6

 has performed and shared the stage with

The Berlin Cotton Festival

Berlin, GA

1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

 Photo Gallery

Valdosta, GA

Opener for REO Speedwagon

April 21, 2001

 

Downtown After Dark Concert

Valdosta, GA

June 21, 2001

 

 

Promenade Plaza

Valdosta, GA

 

 , 2002 (Street Dance Concert)

Downtown, Valdosta

Valdosta, GA

December 07, 2002

 

 

Twin Lakes, GA

Opener for

RICOCHET

March 28 & 29, 2003

 

Be sure to catch a SR6 show at a venue near you!

 

 

 

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