The Mickey Finn Band


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Check out Mickey Finn! By Becky Majors You may have noticed their name in the Blues News calendar or heard their schedule on KKFI. Or, maybe you’ve had the chance to see them perform. Their name is the Mickey Finn Band and they’ve been together only since January 2006. They may be a new band, but they have a solid sound and the members are certainly not new to the music scene. Lead vocalist and bassist is Paul Greenlease – a familiar name to musicians in Kansas City . Paul gives private music lessons, and he has played with some of the best in Kansas City such as Bobby Carson, Dan Doran, Max Groove, Neon Blue, Cobalt Project, Big John Amaro, and even Percy Sledge. Paul is probably best known for his long stint with the Bob Harvey Band. Paul’s vocals are strong and he performs a wide variety of favorites, but his blues tunes are off the charts. You can always expect a quick-witted joke, a smile, and a great performance from Paul. Besides being a talented musician, he’s a friend to all fellow musicians and music lovers in Kansas City . On drums is Mike Patrum also well known on the Kansas City music scene. Mike moved from Garden City, Kansas , to Lawrence to attend KU and major in music. Mike, at one point, joined Kerry Livgren of Kansas fame in a new band. Lonnie and Debbie Ray, and Protocol have also added to Mike’s music experience. Mike is one of the best on drums and truly an asset to this band. Rounding out the three-member band is Quinn Harvey. Although the youngest member of Mickey Finn, Quinn is not a stranger to the music scene. Quinn has grown up with a guitar in hand and learned from one of the finest, his father, Bob Harvey. Quinn is an excellent guitarist and has been blessed with a great voice. Quinn can not only belt out the old blues tunes, but also sings newer rock. He also joins his father and brother, Sam, in performing blues and bluegrass in area churches. As you may have noticed, the Mickey Finn Band does a variety of covers. Some of their favorites are “Rollin’ on the River,” “Tore Down,” “Waitin’ for the Bus” “Leave Your Hat On,” “Susie Q,” and “Big Leg Woman.” I recently heard Paul do “Sultans of Swing” and it just blew me away! You know I’m a blues lover, but I try to catch the Mickey Finn Band every chance I get. They satisfy the blues yearning and provide a great evening of fun.
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