Sugar Thieves
The Sugar Thieves, out of Phoenix Arizona, have a sultry blues roots foundation, and powerhouse delta sound that will take you back in time. They also come equip with a fresh new style, high-energy showmanship, and a song list that brings music enthusiasts, of any age, to their feet to shake that meat! For two years running, 2008 and 2009, The Sugar Thieves won the Phoenix Blues Society's Arizona Blues Showdown, and were voted best blues band in the state. They went on to carry Arizona's flag to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN (Feb. 2009/Jan. 2010) where they were voted one of the top ten unsigned blues bands in the world in 09. In 2010 The Sugar Thieves brought home the "People's Choice" award for their venue, The Old Daisy Theatre on Beale St.
It's not just Blues lovers that appreciate The Sugar Thieves' toe tapping tunes. They were also voted best Americana band in 09 by the Phoenix New Times' "Summer of Sound Series", and nominated for Best Local Band in Phoenix as well. The singular vision that drives this band is to put on a show that's worth writing home about.
Meridith Moore's voice has range and projection. Her sultry sound will bring you to your knees, and her energetic stage presence will lift you off your feet. Mikel Lander's dirty pounder guitar style will take you back to the front porch pickin' ways of the South. His gravely vocals mix almost with perfection to Moore's. On the drums is David Libman, a one man wall of sound. He has rhythm and grace behind his kit, and a life time of experience driving the beat for bands around Arizona. Shea Marshall is a master on keys, and the crowd goes wild when he plays multiple saxophones at the same time. You'll also see Marshall playing anything from railroad spikes to the clarinet. He's a professional show stopper. Newest member of the group, Jeff Naylor, slaps and pops his upright bass with ease. He is one of the Phoenix valley's best upright players, and has been playing bass for decades on a national level.
The Sugar Thieves perform all over the US, and have shared the stage with major acts B.B. King, Susan Tedeschi, Blues Traveler, The Wailers, Pine Top Perkins, and Tommy Castro, just to name a few. They have performed at major festivals such as the 2010 Telluride Blues and Brews Festival in CO, 2010 Jazz on the Green festival in Omaha NE, the 08,09, and 2010 McDowell Mountain Music Festival in Arizona, the 2010 Riverside Blues Festival in St. Mary's Ohio, and many more. Find more info on The Sugar Thieves, and for booking visit TheSugarThieves.com
Members of "The Sugar Thieves" include: Mikel Lander (Guitar/Vocals), Meridith Moore (Lead Vocals), Dave Libman (Drums), and Shea Marshall (Sax/Keys), and Jeff Naylor (Bass).
