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After an exciting and successful year with "Elana Rogers & The Reason", featuring Eddie Garcia on lead guitar, Dave Thomas (aka: "Big Daddy") on bass, and Dave Diflumeri on drums, I returned to my songwriting roots in fall 2006 and started the groundwork for my follow-up CD titled “Someone Like You”. During our tenure, the guys and I combined our hard work and talents to successfully launch ourselves into the FINALS of The Toad Tavern's "Get a Leg Up" Battle of the Bands, beating out 21 bands to reach the top, and played prestigious venues like the Gothic Theatre! I thank each of them for all that they contributed from 2005-2006!

I have since been invited to perform on 99.5’s Homegrown Hour, twice at CHUN's People's Fair and continue to enjoy performing in some of my favorite Denver-based venues: The Walnut Room, Toad Tavern, Oriental Theater (to name a few)! While working hard on my upcoming 10-song CD titled "Someone Like You" (a special song I wrote about people who inspire you), I have invited some amazing friends and talent to join me in the studio:

Joining me once again is David "D2" Derby on drums and percussion, slick Spencer Pyne from Exit 232 on bass, and collaborating once again with Neil Zimmerman of Pairadeux as my engineer, co-producer, backing vocals and lead axe. Special guests include: Amanda Ray from the Melanie Susuras Band, cellist Wes Michaels from Wadirum, steel pedal player Mark Mauldin from Tequila Mockingbird and Zak Sloan - amazing lead guitarist!

Credits to the other friends I have collaborated with: blazing Chris Childress on lead guitar and Ryan Rister from the electrified band Kelli Said with his powerful congas, and drummer Chris Woodward from SPIV and the Demon Funkies who knows how to bring the rock! ;-)

See ya'll soon at a venue near you!

Elana

 

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One of Those Days (Self-released)

By Michael Roberts, Westword Magazine
Published: Thursday, May 12, 2005

Considering the mob of generic singer-songwriters currently operating in these parts, a performer can stand out only if she or he has something to offer beyond an excess of sensitivity. Fortunately, Rogers does. Her voice is flavored by a Dallas upbringing, and that hint of twang, along with a pleasantly sassy musical personality, boosts her Denver debut.

Two of the six tracks here are covers, yet the unusual arrangements applied to the Verve's "Drugs Don't Work" and Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes" prevent these cautious choices from proving fatal. Besides, the title cut, the jaunty
"Five & Dime" and "Texas Teardrops" demonstrate that she
won't need to use the familiar-material crutch much longer.
The ditties on One of Those Days, to be introduced at a
Thursday, May 12, CD-release party at Cricket on the Hill, are a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll, and a lot more distinctive than what many local tunesmiths are strumming
these days.

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"LEG UP" BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2006
Toad Tavern - LITTLETON, COLORADO


~ Elana Rogers & The Reason - PLAYED 02/16/06
Elana came ready to battle it out. With an exuberant crowd and a high-end performance, Elana Rogers the Reason brought the house down. Nothing against the other bands mind you. Elana was able to bring a winning combination of stage presence, rockin' tunes and a stellar performance edging it out over very stiff competition.

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~ "Solid sound, lots of enthusiasm and talent. Best crowd response I've seen since this began. Good vocals, great guitar solos. Overall: Very entertaining. THE WINNER: Elana Rogers and the Reason "
 
 

 

 
 

 

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