Miller & the Other Sinners – 10/10

Miller and The Other Sinners is: David Michael Miller (“Miller”) on vocals & guitars, Steve Davis on keys, organ, key bass, and vocals, Isaiah Griffin on drums & percussion, Dalton Sharp on saxophone, and for the last 2 years, Paul Gaspar on trumpet.

These five together tracked their latest full-length album in a studio Miller built in his mid-1800’s farmhouse during the COVID shutdown. “Thieves In The Breadline” is an amazing step in defining this band’s 4+ years of work together, finding their sound and capturing their live chemistry. Inspired by the Marcus King record produced by Warren Haynes, Thieves aims for a fat warm sound with a modern presence. Miller engineered, arranged, produced, mixed, and mastered the project, following the high water mark of his first solo album in 2014, “Poisons Sipped.”

The songs address current and historic social struggles while also celebrating possibilities. The title track, “Thieves In The Breadline,” is a 70’s-influenced hard-hitting soul tune about economic hardship. “Uneven” speaks to advantages and disadvantages of marginalized communities in a heavy blues/rock ballad. “Street Child” and “Only 7” (a nod to the tragic shooting of Jacob Blake) present thoughtful, heavy themes. Other songs celebrate life and music, including “Better Times, Better Days,” “Rhythm Don’t Mind,” and “Low Down.”

Two songs are inspired by the late Darick Campbell of The Campbell Brothers: the reggae-esque “Black Water Fishin,” which came from a memorable conversation before a gig, and the tribute “Teach Me To Slide,” which features Sonny Landreth, Terrell King, and Jay Moynihan.

Founded and led by Miller—who worked with The Campbell Brothers on his first two albums—Miller and The Other Sinners grew from his passion to collaborate with musicians who love American roots music and dynamic live performance. He has toured this evolving project for the last 9 years as an independent artist, with over 1,300 shows at festivals (Borderland, Telluride, Flagstaff Blues and Brews, Fairport), backyard house concerts, dive bars, and everything in between.

Event details:
- Date: October 10
- Doors: 5:30 PM
- Showtime: 7:00 PM
- Venue: The 443 Social Club & Lounge, 443 Burnet Ave, Syracuse, NY 13203
- Event category: Live Music

Ticket info:
- The 443 is an intimate listening room with table service that seats 75 people.
- Most seats are sold as “Tables for Two” (ticket admits TWO people).
- Limited single seats are available; single attendees may share a table with other single attendees.
- Multiple tickets purchased under the same name will be seated together (up to 6 people).
- Requesting a specific table is a perk reserved for VIP Patron members.
- If anyone in your party needs special seating arrangements (walker, cane, service animal, wheelchair, low table requirement, or you want to be seated with another party), please email the venue after you place your order.
- All tickets are WILL CALL — no need to print anything out; give your name at the door.

Links and media:
- Website: https://www.millerandtheothersinners.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/millerandtheothersinners
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millerandtheothersinners/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4PiZ9eQfLnVakL4Mn8lMCY?si=srnoZc9YSruj5loZsKBCLw
- Tickets on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/miller-the-other-sinners-at-the-443-tickets-1992369458684?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Video: https://youtu.be/EXk_6L236UA?si=RfFDJNT4kml3vVeZ