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The Valves play a mix of Rhythm & Blues,
Funk and Rock and Roll.

You like Motown? We do Motown, You like Stax/Volt? We do Stax/Volt
You like Funk? We do Funk, You like the Blues? We do the Blues

You like Britney Spears and Fergie?
Man, you need help.



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A song made famous originally by Grand Funk Railroad, then re-interpreted by Joss Stone. Here's our version of

Featuring Katie McMahon on lead and back up vocals
(if you listen really closely at the end, you might just hear a little Reagan Burrows kickin in some harmonies too)


The newest in our forthcoming line of groovy tunes also marks the Demo Debut of our new singer
Katie McMahon.
This is our rendition of the great Etta James'

Tell Mama

Give the little lady a Great Big Hand!


This is the very first song to come out of our own studio, the Machine Shop.
A cover of the Little Milton song by way of
The Commitments:

Grits Aint Groceries

Vocals by
Mike
Ladd


This song was originally done by the fabulous
Roomfull of Blues

Standing at the Crossroads

Vocals by
Mike
Ladd


This was done by both Etta James and the Temptations. Our version is closer to Etta James',
I give you

Shaky Ground

Vocals by our former lead singer and still hot chick,
Reagan "Bubbles" Burrows


There are several more songs on the way. Check back here over the course of the next few weeks and give them a listen

Hot off the Lathe from our very own studio

Recording engineered and produced by
Joe "I can't believe it's not blubber" Miglionico
Remember: You can never have too much reverb

The one thing every Valves song has in common, is that they will make it hard for you to keep your ass in a chair. If you're looking for a chance to get up and shake it all night long, check our calendar to see where we'll be next, or better yet, give us a buzz and have us in person for your very own ass shaking occasion.


Special Bonus:

Mike Ladd's Solo CD

Mike Ladd put out a solo CD a few years back. Here are a few songs from it.



Fireside
Mike Ladd-Guitars, Vocals
Joe Miglionico- Bass, Drums


Shy Away
Mike Ladd-Guitars, Vocals
Joe Miglionico- Bass
Christopher Crane, John Byron - Djembe and Djun Djun

Let Her Go
Mike Ladd-Guitars, Vocals
Joe Miglionico- Bass
Rich Becker - Sax

If you're interested in owning this amazing collectors item
Click here to get it
Yeow!!


The Ladd Foundation in all it's glory
Photo: Christopher Crane