About Us
The Strands have been wowing audiences ever since they started playing together in 2011. Their sound has been described as "genre defying " and their lyrics, "thoughtful and provocative." Through out all their songs, they maintain a solid groove.
Who Are The Strands
The Strands are:
Amanda Campbell on lead vocals, West Coast Blues Hall of Fame inductee, Richard Green on lead guitar, Paul C. on bass, Lance Tamanaha on drums, Emily Ashenfelter on keys, Jim McGrath on percussion and Heather Oglivy on back ground vocals.
Our Influences
Our influences are many and varied and our lyrics, inspired by our own lives. and the world around us, we’ve written about loves lost and found and the journey of self discovery.