Bio
Sheri Roberts Greimes
More Than just a pretty face
With a voice seeped in raw emotion and tender control, award winning singer-songwriter from Washington, Sheri Roberts Greimes performs her honest, vulnerable lyrics of love, loss and redemption in a way that cuts straight to the heart of her audiences. Sheri is a multiple Washington Blues Society Best of the Blues award winner and featured performer throughout the Pacific Northwest. Flavored with country rock, this vocal powerhouse with soul for days, blends the sound and styles of Etta, Beth, and Janis into “blues” you can feel.
Learning to play the piano at age 3, Sheri started her career in piano-bars at the age of fifteen. Sheri played throughout the Puget Sound Area as a solo artist and with various bands.
She moved to Nashville in 1986 and became a favorite songwriter/singer in Nashville, playing the prestigious Blue Bird Café, Douglas Corner, The Cannery, The Stockyard and Nashville Palace. Sheri performed throughout the U.S. at the State and County Fair circuits, and in Las Vegas at numerous venues.
Moving home to Washington State in 1993, Sheri raised her son while attending college and performed with local bands. She released her album “Family Tree” which was received very favorably on Reverbnation and YouTube.
Sheri suffered a severe respiratory and cardio illness in 2012, she lost her ability to sing and spent three years building her vocal strength back. Though she is on continuous oxygen therapy, she still sings with the dynamics and strength of a seasoned professional. Sheri continues to perform throughout the PNW with her trio “Sheri & Da Boyz” and her band “JoMomma”.
Venturing into the Blues Scene, Sheri released her first “Blues” album of new songs and received multiple nominations and numerous awards from the Washington Blues Society for Best Female Blues Vocalist (2017, 2019, 2020, 2022) and Best Solo/Duo Performer (2018, 2019, 2020, 2022).
BAND INFO
Sheri & Marc Duo
An intimate Evenng of Songs
Sheri Roberts Greimes & Marc Lagen perform for smaller intimate venues and house concerts as a duo. Just guitar, piano and two blending vocals!
photo by Ms Lagen
Sheri & Da Boyz
Triple the fun!
This trio has performed together for 7 years or more, playing the medium or larger venues.
photo by Ms. Lagen
JoMomma Band
JoMomma is a five piece ensemble of dancing fun! High energy and drive, we play a mix of original and country tunes!
Marc Lagen has a 50+ year history of playing guitar, pedal steel, dobro, bass and singing/songwriting in varied musical genre’s including Soul, Blues, Country and R&B dating back to the 1960’s. Starting in the Northwest music scene backing local artists Merrilee Rush, Anthony "Tiny Tony" Smith, Barney Armstrong and others, Marc has traveled nationwide sharing stages with Bread, Them, Norman Greenbaum, Tower of Power, Cold Blood and The Checkmates to name a few.
After 3 decades playing with local groups Charlie and the Tuna’s, The Fabulous Hectone’s and Big Dog Revue, Marc is currently involved with various recording and gigging projects including Sheri Roberts Greimes, as well as other interesting projects. Marc also enjoys the local jam scene and has a great time visiting with folks and playing with different artists.
Mitch Pumpian who is known as a tasty Harmonica Stylist, hails originally from the Baltimore area. Mitch started playing with bands in the mid ‘70s in Burlington, VT. Mitch moved to L.A. at the end of 1980 where he played in the LA area over the next 12 years with a variety of bands and worked in studio recording as well. Moving to Seattle in 1992, he has worked with a myriad of Blues, Rock, R&B, and Soul orientated bands.
For 7 years, Mitch performed regularly with The Kathi MacDonald Band which then became the incredible R&B/Blues group, Patti Allen and Monster Road. Monster Road was awarded Washington Blues Society Best Blues Band of the Year Award for 2017.
Keith Bakke is a versatile electric and acoustic bass player with a lifelong passion for music across all genres. He rose to prominence when his blues band, Wired, won the esteemed 2012 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. Since then, he has captivated audiences throughout the West Coast and Alaska with his dynamic performances.
Keith collaborates with Sheri Roberts Greimes, and additionally, he is a member of The Shed Players, where he explores folk music, further enriching his musical palette. Keith also partners with Tim Noah, the famous and talented singer, songwriter, and author of children’s stories, fusing storytelling with melodic creativity.
Doug Kleiber holds steady in drums with an amazing talent for playing the sweetest riffs in the rhythm section. Doug is a renowned writer and online lesson developer of the popular “Learn to Play Drums”. Doug currently plays with a myriad of groups withing the PNW such as; Seattle Gold, Rebecca James Jazz Band and Brazz Brazilian Jazz Band.
Features:
Marc Lagen - Guitar / vocals
Mitch Pumpian - Harmonica / vocals
Keith Bakke - Bass
Doug Kleiber - Drums
photo by Carrie Rose Parduhn