Open Road - Contemporary Country Band - Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, NM

(Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, NM)

Open Road - Contemporary Country Band

Open Road is not just another local country band but is known for our high-energy, crowd pleasing "contemporary" country music. In fact, we are called on often by KRST radio to play for their special events. We were with them at the State Fair in 2008 and opened for Deana Carter and played their KRSTmas (Christmas) party last year along with Jimmy Wayne at KIXX nightclub. We also kicked off their 30th birthday bash that featured Randy Travis, Joe Nichols, Luke Bryan and Chris Young at the Santa Ana Star Center Arena. We were also featured at the 2008 New Mexico Music Awards.

We also performed at the 2007 NM State Fair, the 2008 Southern NM Wine Festival, The 2007 Toys for Tots Rally, and have rotated at other venues in the Albuquerque area

In addition to playing some original music, we cover current chart-topping country tunes!! We can play any event; private, public or otherwise. We can travel for weekend events but require our compensation to include travel and lodging expenses.

Call our lead singer Chris at 443-668-0445
Our Website: www.openroad-country.com

About our members:
On Lead Vocals/ Rhythm Guitar: Chris Krupar
Chris has been on stage since age 12 and has performed everything from small clubs to full arenas. Chris has a broad vocal range and is able to cover a wide variety of popular artists as well performing his own original songs. He has opened for Jimmy Wayne, Deana Carter, Randy Travis, and other national artists. Chris plays Fender Guitars, Dr Z amps, Genz-Benz amps, and pedals (Zendrive, Barber LTD, Analog Man Mini Bi-Comp, Line6 DL4)

On Drums: Mark D'Ambrosio
Mark has been playing drums since childhood. Graduated from Percussion Institute Of Technology at Musicians Institute, Hollywood Calif. Instructors included Chuck Flores (Woody Herman), Casey Schuerrel (Chaka Khan) and L.A. session great Joe Porcaro. Mark is a drum set instructor does studio sessions and is the drummer for Hoffmentown Church and has recorded with Darrell Mansfield, Angela DiPrima and others. Mark uses dw, Gretch, Gibraltar and other equipment

On Bass Guitar / Backup Vocals: Steve Smith
Steve has toured nationally and has recorded with the band "Bar 7", which was a project including Jeff Keith and Tommy Skeoch from "Tesla". Steve also toured with the band "Flame" and recorded with Singer/Songwriter Marshall Coleman with Fred Coury (Cinderella) and Frank Wilsey (Arcade Steven Percy Ratt). Steve also plays for Calvary Church in Albuquerque. He plays Fender Bass Guitars Ampeg amps, Sansamp, and other equipment.

On Lead Guitar / Backup Vocals: Del Puckett
Del has been playing guitar for years. He has performed in many venues and has done everything from solo performances to touring with the band "Soular" to recording. Del is guitar instructor at the Interplay school of Music in Albuquerque. He is a versatile musician who not only does great lead work on electric but is amazing on the acoustic, especially when he performs his special "percussion" style of playing. Del also plays Calvary Church in Albuquerque. He uses Fender Amps, Gibson/Taylor/Home-made guitars, too many pedals to list!!!