About the Band
Fourteen Feet is a New York based roots-rock band that was founded by singer/songwriter, guitarist Steve Welner.  Along with Steve (guitar, vocal), the band's line-up features Rich Lanahan (guitar, vocal), Mike "Hombre" Meehan (bass, vocal), and Mike Leuci (drums).   Running the gamut from traditional acoustic folk, blues, and bluegrass to jam and electric rock, Fourteen Feet can most accurately be described as fitting within the umbrella of  "Americana" style music. The band's third, and most recent album, Stole Away..."The Billy Sessions" was produced by Eric "Roscoe" Ambel and engineered by Tim Hatfield at Cowboy Technical Services in Brooklyn, NY. It was named in tribute to their late great drummer, Billy Cairns who played on all of the tracks. Upon release in August 2008 it was the number one selling CD at "Miles of Music". Steve was selected as one of the top 5 songwriters, and the album has been selected as one of the top 5 releases in 2008 by DJ Colin Fielding (96.5 Fm) to the Austin, Tx based, "Freeform American Roots" (FAR) charts.  The band's other recordings include, "Running Hearts" (2006) and, "All You Need" (2001).  All three Fourteen Feet albums have received airplay on commercial and AAA radio stations, as well as pod casts here and abroad.  The band keeps a fairly regular performance schedule, playing energetic electric, as well as acoustic shows, primarily in the New York metropolitan area. 

About the name
Fourteen Feet is the distance that Curly fell through a laundry chute in a 3 Stooges episode. It is also the drop from the gallows in the Joseph Conrad novel, "The Secret Agent". 

Booking and inquiries: fourteenfeet14@aol.com
Myspace page: www.myspace.com/fourteenfeet

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Upcoming Performances
Thursday, July 2...Piggy Bank Beacon, NY 6:30 pm Happy hours!
Thursday, July 9...Stephen Talkhouse Amagansett, NY 10:30 pm
Friday, July 31... Lakeside Lounge New York, NY 10:30 pm
(Click on the schedule page for details)

Stole Away..."The Billy Sessions"
The band's third album is now available at, CD Baby!  All new tunes penned by Steve.  This album features the late great drummer, Billy Cairns.  Musical guests include Eric "Roscoe" Ambel and Rob Arthur.

..."It's a fantastic record, as good as anything I've heard this year." Colin Fielding 96.5 Inner FM
..."Stole Away... The Billy Sessions -- named for the band's late drummer Billy Cairns -- should be played on endless repeat as you travel America's highways." Jeff Weiss MoM
..."These guys have a rare ability to say truths and verities with a pulsing beat, organic drive and an unmistakable connection to the rootstock of American music. Witty lyrics and visual song writing make this listen special." Doc Blues L.I.B.


Please click on the album cover to purchase, "Stole Away" through, CD Baby..