Flat Canyon Drifters is a collaboration of talented musicians. Their main focus is original music. Songwriters Rick Lally and Ben Minahan provide the material that easily fills 3 sets with select cover songs added. The band is nicely rounded out with lead strings played by Bob Akers on mandolin, dobro, slide and acoustic guitars and Gary Basgall on drums, The band mixes in select cover songs with their own twist. You can listen to examples of some of their originals, check out their calendar, learn more and book the band below!
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Get ready to drift away with us! The Flat Canyon Drifters are hitting the stage at Rosehill Winery on May 31st from 2-5PM. If you've been looking for some genuine live music this is the show for you. We'll be playing our original music and covers with our own twist. Bring some friends and make it a party!
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Get ready to drift away with us! The Flat Canyon Drifters are hitting the stage at Rosehill Winery. If you've been looking for some genuine live music this is the show for you. We'll be playing our original music and covers with our own twist. Bring some friends and make it a party!
Rick is a songwriter at heart. He wrote his first song at age thirteen and has been writing ever since!
He has recorded 5 solo Long Play albums and two Extended Play albums with Six String Music Studios. His music can be found on all major streaming platforms.
His focus has always been original music, but you might find him playing a cover song every now and then! Rick has written 100’s of songs and typically picks the best of the best for live performances.
In recent years he’s played with a couple of different bands where the focus was always original music. He immensely appreciates the support and encouragement from of the talented members involved with the band along with family, friends and fans! They Rock!
Kansas City native, Bob Akers, began his musical journey as a 5 year old piano student. Following 2 years of lessons with the church musical director, Bob moved on to the Kansas City Conservatory of Music. He added guitar at age 10 and played in his first band at 12.
Middle school, high school and college years included a number of bands and an interest in adding styles and other stringed instruments to his musical vocabulary. Prior to moving to Seattle, Bob played with a number of bands as well as smaller acoustic projects with some of Kansas City’s best musicians. His usual role was lead guitar, but that expanded to include slide guitar and mandolin as well as some occasional bass.
In Seattle, Bob played mostly acoustic duo material and spent a lot of time recording and practicing. Upon returning to Kansas City he picked up playing in projects with old friends and spending time in the practice studio working on skills.
Bob’s influences run from Muddy Waters, to Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck, on to Sonny Landreth and Celtic music. Recently a lot of angry, moody Celtic punk has been playing in his studio. He has been writing and recording with his son-in-law, Ben Minahan and friend, Richard Streeter.
Bob is proud to play with a group of fine musicians. He hopes to add whatever the songs ask for.