About
Dooryarders, a Mid-Coast Maine region retro rock band combines elements of R&B and grit to bring you original music informed by the varied backgrounds of its members. The band formed in 2022 and is composed of Bill Stamey (lead vocals, guitar-originally from Memphis), Howard "Word" Coven (guitar, vocals-from New York and for several years, California) Scott Mills (drums, Maine), Randy Shaw (bass, vocals, Rhode Island and Maine).
Contact us, book a gig with us!
info@dooryarders.com
Bolo's, Brunswick, Saturday, January 6, 2024, 9pm-Midnight
Private event, Cape Elizabeth, Maine, Saturday, June 8, 2024
Summer Concerts, Mill Park, Augusta, ME, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 6-8 pm
Flight Deck Brewing, Brunswick, ME, Friday, June 28, 2024 6-8 pm
Bath Heritage Days, Saturday July 6, 2024 5-6 pm
To be announced…. Saturday, Aug 3, 2024
Westbrook Common, Westbrook, ME, Saturday, August 17, 2024 4-6 pm
Bill and Word unplugged at Westbrook Common, Westbrook, ME, Saturday, August 31, 2024, 4-6pm
To be announced…. Sept 7, 2024
2nd Friday Bruswick! Artwalk, Friday, September 13, 4-7pm
Bill and Word unplugged at Westbrook Common, Westbrook, ME, Saturday, October 5, 2024, 4-6pm
Social Media...
There are reels and such… please give us some likes on there.
Have you checked out our album? Released on streaming platforms October 20, 2023, best laid plans is 10 original songs. We think it's pretty good!
Streaming platforms
We think we are on all of them. Anyway, a few are hyperlinked below. Please put us on your playlists, or follow, or whatever you do on those sites.
best laid plans CD
CD release 3/1/24 at Bull Moose stores, or you can order one online
Quotes about Dooryarders and best laid plans
“A strong offering…really like them” Mark Glazier, Global Indies with Marky
“They have an amazing sound, don’t they!” Isaac Banks, Banks Radio Australia
“…great music. They have the feeling of a jam band, sort of Grateful Dead, Widespread Panic sounding…” Chris Duke, Dukester Podcast
“Good stuff. Has a Little Feet feel to it.” Fatwood, band from Iron River, MI
“Digging the old school vibe…” Never Right, band from Sarasota, FL
“Nice classic rock. …really like it.” Whorehouse Love, band from Zulpich, Germany
“Fans of R&B will love it. Certainly a great listen.” Paul Harwood, New and Independent Artists and Bands on Facebook and Instagram, review of album best laid plans.
“Wow, love this!” By The Order Band – commenting on Facebook re the song “just 10 minutes”
“Great group! Their music lifts the spirits. Highly recommend to all music enthusiasts!” Akso Argillander & the Blue Flames recommendation on Facebook.
“They rock and roll with true soul!” Casey Love, recommendation on Facebook
“This has some sweet soul going on. Nice clean guitar tones. The composition held me throughout. I don’t think I could have written these lyrics. Well done.” Louis Parrish, musical artist on Facebook discussing the song “just 10 minutes”
“This is a great tune. The playing, the vocals, the lyrics; I really dig it. There’s a Zevon/Costello vibe that I personally find irresistible.” Linda Sharp (Linda Sharp Trio) reviewing the song “she’s gonna be my girl” on Facebook
“Love the funky, swampy vibe of ‘best laid plans’! Awesome stuff as usual!!” The Space Sharks, band from Baltimore, MD
Contact
email us at info@dooryarders.com