The Rory Miller Band is relatively new to the Chicago music scene. When the band debuted this past summer at Lily’s in Lincoln Park, people poured in from Lincoln Avenue to see the band play and listen to the music. The Rory Miller Band followed up their inaugural gig at Lily’s with a captivating performance on the main stage at the Porcupine Music Festival in Ontonagon, Michigan. In the time since the band’s creation, the Rory Miller Band has attracted an impressive following of fans. In FameCast’s search for the next music phenomenon, the Rory Miller Band ranked third out of 298 singer/songwriter entries in FameCast’s season three competition and was invited to perform live in Austin, Texas. The Rory Miller Band routinely plays to packed houses across the Chicago land area.

The Rory Miller Band takes its name from the incredible singer/songwriter at its helm. Rory Miller’s poetic, honest lyrics coupled with her melodic guitar style ignite the creativity of her band mates. Motivated by Rory’s song writing, band members convene; inspirations flow and dynamics evolve into musical magic. Although the Rory Miller Band’s incarnation was recent, the musicians that constitute the Rory Miller Band are veterans of the Chicago music scene:

Rory Miller is a captivating vocalist that plays a high energy acoustic guitar and sings with a powerful, emotive voice. If you love acoustic guitar, Rory’s style is innovative and incorporates alternate tunings. Rory one of few musicians you are likely to meet who utilize a partial in addition to a standard capo.

Joe Castro is percussionist extraordinaire. After attending the Conservatory of Music in Chicago, Illinois, Joe became influenced by fusion artists such as Chick Corea, Stanley Clark, Jon Luc Ponty and Pat Metheny. Joe’s jazz influences and musical training add sonic dimensions and complexity to the Rory Miller Band’s musical style. Joe has performed in venues throughout the Chicago area for several years and played behind such notable artists as Peter Cetera.

Joe Arellano is a passionate guitar player that does not believe in wasting a note. An appreciator of the Blues and Blues Rock, Joe’s major guitar influences include: Mike Bloomfield, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimmy Page, Gary Moore and Eric Johnson. In addition to his vast experience performing at festivals and venues throughout Chicago land, Joe’s guitar playing adds soul and depth to the Rory Miller Band’s music.

John Behnke plays bass guitar with a squwankin’ tone that will have you reverberating up off your seat. John’s musical influences are diverse and his bass playing can morph into whatever the musical style du jour. Having played in several garage bands before the term was coined; John brings a wealth of experience and enormous creativity into the Rory Miller band. (read less)

The Rory Miller Band is relatively new to the Chicago music scene. When the band debuted this past summer at Lily’s in Lincoln Park, people poured in from Lincoln Avenue to see the band play and listen to the music. The Rory Miller Band followed up their inaugural gig at Lily’s with a captivating performance on the main stage at the Porcupine Music Festival in Ontonagon, Michigan. In the time since the band’s creation, the Rory Miller Band has attracted an impressive following of fans. In... (read more)