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Though they have experienced several changes in line-up since first getting together, the Stone Hill Band is more active
than ever. They have been playing neighborhood gatherings, club events and fundraisers since the summer of 2014.
Stone Hill Band
Playing That Old Time Rock ’n’ Roll
By Jaime Calder Applause rolls through the ballroom since its inception back in the summer of
and 350 people turn their attention to 2014. Instruments have been swapped
Most don’t notice as the band the group. It is one of the band’s largest out and received upgrades. Outside com-
takes the stage. Simply dressed performances to date, as well as their first mitments have pulled some members
in black and white and flanked with a change in lineup. Word of mouth away, while friendly referrals brought
by Peavey amps, the six musicians tune is crucial to the band’s future success – new musicians to the fold. Through it all,
and talk, giving each other last minute or lack thereof – and with guitarist Tom one common thread has kept the band
reassurances as they set up their gear. Kassawara and drummer Chuck Rauch going: a desire to bring people together
Vocalists Larry Wasson and Bill Reeves still new to the ensemble, the pressure through music.
gaze out at the large crowd that has is on. Wasting no time, keyboard player
amassed for the Sun City Texas 20th An- and band leader Ken Powers counts off. “The Stone Hill Band is a group made of
niversary Homecoming. They are the last They’ll know what the crowd thinks soon community, based in community, playing
act of the day, and the audience expects enough. for the community,” says Ken Powers, who
to be entertained. Standing center stage, moved to Sun City Texas’ Neighborhood
frontwoman Rae Gill glances back one *** 57 on March 31, 2014. Ken began working
last time before leaning into the mic. on the band almost as soon as he arrived,
Not even two years old, the Stone Hill pouncing on his Neighborhood Rep’s of-
“Hello, Sun City! We are the Stone Hill Band has undergone a number of changes
Band!” ONLINE: SCTEXAS.ORG
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