| The make-up
of AnnaLee and the Lucky So and Sos draws from a diverse mix
of musicians. Every member brings varied experiences and talents
from years of performing in every venue imaginable—from
opera houses to roadhouses.
The “youngster” of the band is AnnaLee.
She brings a serious set of pipes to the table and delights
in leading her Lucky So and Sos through a night of jump and
jive. AnnaLee traversed the country for several years doing
musical theater and finally found a home, and a band that
loves her in the City of Fountains.
Bill Irvine, a home grown Kansas Citian and The Lucky
So and Sos guitarist and leader, has been on the scene since
the 70’s in such bands as Sirius and Plain Jane and
most recently the Doghouse Band.
Another local is sax man Steve Smith, who brings an
air of validity to the group, with a background that includes
being a classically trained conductor along with being the leader
of several vintage dance ensembles: the Radio Days Orchestra
and the Sunflower Ragtime Orchestra.
Berklee graduate,
Steven Dillman, takes on the responsibility of holding down
keys for the band. Dillman is another long time Kansas City
musician and session player.
Bob Jolley joins David Firman on bass filling out
the strong driving rhythm section the band is known for.
Firman has played and recorded with Ben Harper, Juice Newton,
and The New Christy Minstrels. Some might remember Jolley
as the drummer in numerous bands including The Wild Women
of Kansas City and local hero, Tim Whitmer. Jolley also holds
a degree from the UMKC Music Conservatory. And probably no
one remembers David because he is an L.A./Seattle transplant.
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