Six Mile Grove

Six Mile Grove is a four-piece Alternative country outfit based in Rochester, Minnesota. The band draws influences from various genres such as oldies, Bluegrass, and classic country.

Members

* Brandon Sampson - Lead vocals, rhythm guitar, and harmonica
* Barry Nelson - Backing vocals, Wurlitzer, Hammond Organ, piano and lead guitar
* Dezi Wallace - Bass guitar, banjo, and mandolin
* Brian Sampson - Drums and percussion

History

Six Mile Grove was founded in 1997 in Lyle, Minnesota (population 566) by brothers Brandon and Brian Sampson, Barry Nelson and Dezi Wallace. The group is known for an Americana/Alt-Country/Roots Rock sound.

Albums

“Bumper Crop (2005)” is a collection of “lonesome, spare balladry and buoyant bar-time beats (Pulse Magazine, Minneapolis, MN)”. It is preceded by “Friction (2000)”, recorded and produced by Lou Whitney at The Studio in Springfield, MO, “Long Distance Everything (1998)”, recorded at Oar Fin Records in Minneapolis, MN, and “A Day’s Work (1997)" also recorded with Lou Whitney at The Studio.

Awards

*"Vs. The World" Ranked #4 by Roots Highway Radio (Italy)
*"Later On" Ranked #19 by Roots Highway Radio (Italy)
*"Bumper Crop" Ranked #21 by American Roots Music Top 100 Chart
*"Bumper Crop" Ranked #26 by Freeform American Roots Chart
*"Man of Steel" Ranked #2 by Moxie Radio Top 20 Chart

External links

* [http://www.sixmilegrove.com SMG's Official Homepage]
* [http://www.newartistdirect.com/artistpages/sixmilegrove.shtml SMG's New Artist Direct Page]
* [http://www.myspace.com/sixmilegrove SMG's Myspace Page]
* [http://store.milesofmusic.com/Compact_Discs/Six_Mile_Grove/34719.html Buy "Bumper Crop"]