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 Paul Gaspar on trumpet.

These five tracked a full-length album in a studio Miller built in his mid-1800s farmhouse during the COVID shutdown. "Thieves In The Breadline" is a step in defining the band’s last 4+ years, capturing their live chemistry. Inspired by the Marcus King record produced by Warren Haynes, the album aims for a fat, warm sound with a modern presence. Miller engineered, arranged, produced, mixed, and mastered the project as a labor of love and passion; his previous solo album is 2014’s "Poisons Sipped."

The songs address current and historic social struggles while also celebrating possibilities for the future. Highlights mentioned include:
- "Thieves In The Breadline": a 70s-influenced, hard-hitting soul tune about economic hardship.
- "Uneven": a heavy blues/rock ballad about advantages and disadvantages faced by marginalized communities.
- "Only 7": a nod to the tragic shooting of Jacob Blake.
- More upbeat songs include "Better Times, Better Days", "Rhythm Don’t Mind", and "Low Down."

Two songs were inspired by the late Darick Campbell of The Campbell Brothers: the reggae-esque "Black Water Fishin" (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 desire to collaborate with musicians who love American roots music and respect the song. He has toured this evolving project for the last 9 years as an independent artist, playing over 1,300 shows at festivals (Borderland, Telluride, Flagstaff Blues and Brews, Fairport), backyard house concerts, dive bars, and everywhere in between, performing solo up to a 10-piece band.

Event details:
- Date: October 10
- Doors: 5:30 PM
- Showtime: 7:00 PM (Event time listed 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
- Venue: The 443 Social Club & Lounge, 443 Burnet Ave, Syracuse, NY 13203

Ticket info:
- The 443 is an intimate listening room with table service that seats 75 people.
- The green squares/circles on the floor plan are bar-height tables; orange squares are regular-height tables.
- Most seats are sold as “Tables for Two” — the ticket admits TWO people.
- A limited number of single seats are available; single attendees may share a table with other single attendees.
- Multiple tickets purchased under the same name will automatically 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 to be seated with another party), email the venue after you place your order to arrange it.
- All tickets are WILL CALL — no need to print anything, just give your name at the door.

Links:
- 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 (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