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Stacie LuPardus – Lead Vocalist Music has always been a big part of Stacie’s life. Stacie started singing as a little girl, not realizing how far singing would take her. When she started writing songs, it really opened up a whole new world for her: “I can remember a gig in Wichita KS at the Cessna stadium. There were about 3000 people there. I went on and as I was doing my show the people began clapping, dancing and singing along, just having an awesome time! There’s nothing like the feeling of having a great show – the adrenaline rush is amazing.” Stacie knew right then and there that this was what she was supposed to do for the rest of her life. Stacie’s first album, A Thousand No’s, consistently receives acclaim for her outstanding singing and unique song writing talents. The album consist of many potential hits such as I’m Gonna Drive, a beautiful Country ballad that highlights Stacie’s rich and dynamic vocals and demonstrates that Stacie LuPardus could share the stage with the likes of Carrie Underwood or Faith Hill. The tune Whiskey features Stacie’s ability to belt out a driving Blues song that leaves an audience raising their fists and yelling “Yeahhhhh!” About her first album Stacie says: “I really put a lot of work into it. To see it come to life has been my dream. I thank GOD for giving me this desire in my heart and I intend to take it to its fullest!” Jerry Botts – Bass Player and Vocals Born into the musical Botts family, music has been a part of Jerry’s life from the start. His first concert was at the age of five and he has been performing ever since. The Bass is his instrument of choice because it incorporates both “Time and Music”. “I like the Bass because it is part of what drives the music; it keeps the life in the music.” Jerry is known as the “Bass Players’ Bass Player”. He has played behind such greats as Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Pride of Del Rio Band, and had the premier band in the Midwest for a numbers of years known as “Borderline”. “Music is in my bones and I am real excited to get to play music behind my daughter Stacie. IT’S THE BEST!” says Jerry about the SML Band. EQUIPMENT: Five String Music Man, Mesa Boogie Head.. Tommy Joe Lawrence (a.k.a. T.J.) – Guitar and Vocals TJ started playing Rock n’ Roll and Southern Rock at age 15. His influences were Deep Purple, Thin Lizzy, Kiss, Black Oak, Van Halen, and Ozzy Osborne. At the age of 18 TJ turned pro playing with older musicians in Kanyon, touring the local clubs and bars. Playing gigs all over Missouri and Kansas, TJ helped make Blackout a local favorite. TJ moved to California in 1987 and joined a touring band there named Alloy Parade until 1992. Back in Kansas, TJ has played in Quazi Modo, Stone Cold, and for the past 7 years with Nucleus. TJ plays a Gibson Les Paul and a Fender Stratocaster through a Marshal amp. “Have Les Paul: Will play for you” – TJ Tony Melton- Drums and Vocals ..... Tony first started playing music in Dodge City Kansas at the age of 15. first learning the Bass Guitar and soon moving to electric guitar 6 months later.""I didnt pick up drums till 3 yrs later when my drummer at the time started giving me lessons. I later recieved lessons from my then band Decain bass player Terry Miller who to myself was the ultimate drummer in my eyes and was a huge influence. later goin to play Bass guitar and Drums for nucleus which he also met tommy lawrence . Tony performed with Nucleus for 2 yrs and decided to take a leave of absents, till recently joining The SML Band. Tony plays Ludwig Drums and Sabian Cymbals )

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