Created in 1997, this band quickly grew in popularity, playing a mix of classic rock, country rock, alternative, heavy metal and ballads. Over the years the band also has opened and performed with national bands such as Kansas, Foreigner, Blue Oyster Cult, The Guess Who, The Drifters, Steppenwolf, The Grassroots, Head East and Tommy Roe. After 14 years, the band has decided to play their farewell shows at the Rusty Nail in Davenport. "It's been a great run! Larry's moving out of town later this year and after much thought and discussion we decided we would put NINE-1-1 to bed and go out with a bang!" says Dale Attwood, bass.Fronting NINE-1-1 is lead singer Steve (Reno) Ebens. Having been in bands since 1976 in the Kewanee and Peoria area as a drummer in the band Quest, Steve moved to lead vocals in Main-Line and Triax. After a six-year break, Steve took his position with NINE-1-1.
Larry Heitzler, on the Hammond B-3 organ, Roland and Univox keys, studied 14 years of classical piano, over 35 years of classic and current rock 'n' roll with some blues, country and ragtime added to the mix.
Roger Canny has been playing drums for over 40 years. While playing for the U.S.O. tour overseas, he was awarded the Certificate of Esteem from the Department of Defense for Patriotic Service, Outstanding Showmanship and High Caliber of Entertainment.
On bass, Dale Attwood has played everything from classic rock to alternative, country to club dance, to concert events. He handles the rhythm, the bottom end, backup vocals, and even some lead.
Kurt Rocker grew up on guitar thanks to early influences from local greats like The Baker Bros., Jim DePoorter and Tim Compton, and later by Eddie Van Halen and David Gilmore.
Larry Heitzler, on the Hammond B-3 organ, Roland and Univox keys, studied 14 years of classical piano, over 35 years of classic and current rock 'n' roll with some blues, country and ragtime added to the mix.
Roger Canny has been playing drums for over 40 years. While playing for the U.S.O. tour overseas, he was awarded the Certificate of Esteem from the Department of Defense for Patriotic Service, Outstanding Showmanship and High Caliber of Entertainment.
On bass, Dale Attwood has played everything from classic rock to alternative, country to club dance, to concert events. He handles the rhythm, the bottom end, backup vocals, and even some lead.
Kurt Rocker grew up on guitar thanks to early influences from local greats like The Baker Bros., Jim DePoorter and Tim Compton, and later by Eddie Van Halen and David Gilmore.
NINE-1-1 FAREWELL SHOWS:
Friday & Saturday, February 4 & 5
@ The Rusty Nail
2606 W Locust St, Davenport, IA
9:00pm - 1:30am
Cover charge applies
Cover charge applies
