DIG IT!
Digging Deep for Musical Gems
Digging Deep for Musical Gems
Digging Deep for Musical Gems
The Melody Miners explore both deep and emerging veins of Classic Rock and Roll, Blues, Southern Rock, Jam-Bands, Country, and Indie-Rock - digging for the gems of every style of music and bands while putting their unique stamp on them. This is authentic live music, played with heart, soul, and hard-won experience. ALWAYS ENTERTAINING AND ALWAYS REAL!
Musical Shape Shifters
Digging Deep for Musical Gems
Digging Deep for Musical Gems
The MELODY MINERS band are a passion project of band leader Chris Otto - bringing together popular performers from Sarasota’s vibrant live music scene; each contributing their unique talents, deep repertoire, and diverse takes on the music and bands of the Classic Rock and Roll era. Whether performing as a Three, Four, Five-piece band or more, no two shows are the same.
The Rock-Solid Rhythm Section
Digging Deep for Musical Gems
The Rock-Solid Rhythm Section
Bass and Drums form the bedrock foundation of any band; setting the tempo and laying-down “the groove”.
The Rock-Solid Rhythm Section of the Melody Miners will reach down into your bones and shake them ‘til you just have to jump up and boogie!
Core Musicians
Chris Otto ~ Electric , Acoustic and Slide Guitars, Harmonica, & Vocals
Musical Influences: Neil Young, Grateful Dead, Credence Clearwater Revival, Tom Petty, and anything that will bring a smile to your face!
Chris performed a Neil Young Tribute act for many years and is also a prolific songwriter and ever-popular solo performer.
Mike Hoffman ~ Thundering Bass
Musical Influences: Grateful Dead, Neil Young
Mike Performed for years with Ship of Fools - a Grateful Dead tribute band and is a favorite among the Sarasota live music scene, sitting-in regularly with many of the most talented acts in town.
Paul Cornell ~ Drums and Percussion
Musical Influences: Santana, Marshall Tucker, Steely Dan, Tedeschi-Trucks, Allman Brothers.
Paul grew up on the beach playing high energy southern and classic rock. He is inspired by Latin and funky rhythms and progressive jazz and has toured with bands from Florida to Washington State and in between.