Amanda Loughren
(Lead Vocals)
Bio

Jim Lee
(Bass)
Bio

Michael Jensen
(Drums)
Bio

Jon Purdy
(Lead Guitar)
Bio

 

 

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Arnie Benning
(Sound & Equipment)
Bio

11/10/08 - Fans and Friends of LOCKREN

Please join us Friday and Saturday December 5th & 6th from 9:00pm to 1:00am at Dance-Mor Ballroom in Swisher. We always have a great time at Dance-Mor and can not wait to get back there for another great weekend. Dance-Mor is open to all ages and ages 12 and under are admitted absolutely free with a paid adult. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

11/17/08 - Fans and Friends of LOCKREN

Please join us December 19th and 20th for 2 great shows at 2 of our favorite places to play.

1st join us Friday evening December 19th from 9pm to 1am at The Stockyard in Wayland, IA. From the original wood structure to the great new dance floor you will instantly fall in love with The Stockyard and you will not want to miss this show at this great rustic venue. We will be playing all of your Top 40 Country Hits and Classic Rock favorites all night long. This event is open to all ages.

Then join us Saturday evening December 20th from 9pm to 1am at Scooter’s Bar & Grill in Anamosa, IA. Scooter’s will have great drink specials all night long and you will not want to miss your chance to join the “Bomb Squad” to win your free shirt. This is a 21 and Over show after 10:00pm and there is No Cover Charge.

We can not wait for this weekend and we look forward to seeing everyone at these 2 great shows.

11/15/07 - Amanda Sings with Linda Davis

Wednesday November 14th, Linda Davis played a concert at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo. For those who may not recognize the name Linda Davis. In 1993 Linda worked with Reba McEntire on a duet called “Does He Love You”. The song went straight to number 1 on the country music radio charts, earned them a Grammy award for Best Country Vocal Collaboration as well as the CMA Award for "Vocal Event of the Year". CMT recently ranked the song at No. 9 on their list of 100 Greatest Duets.

Linda had been told about Amanda and last night Linda called Amanda on stage to sing the Duet with her. After the show Linda told Amanda that she is doing a concert in Nashville in March the same week Amanda will be in Nashville and Linda would like for Amanda to come to the concert. Linda also talked to Amanda some about Amanda’s future plans for a studio session in Nashville.

Next week Linda is leaving for a month to go on the road with Kenny Rogers for their Christmas concert tour. We wish Linda all the best and can not wait for March and the chance to go see Linda again.

If you ever get the chance to go see Linda perform please do yourself a favor and go see her. She is truly one of the most talented and nicest people you will ever have the chance to meet.

Thank You again Linda and we look forward to seeing you March. For more information about Linda Davis please go to www.lindadavis.com

The Band Lockren

There is no doubt that female country is one of the fastest growing areas of the music industry and the band "Lockren" is here to bring it to you. We are one of only a hand full of bands in the Midwest that features a female lead singer. This allows us to do something completely different in the live music industry. The band "Lockren" was started during the summer of 2005 and is made up of a great mixture of youth and experience.

Our first experienced member is Jon Purdy on Guitar. Jon is a veteran of over 35 years of playing experience around the U.S. and abroad before returning home to Cedar Falls. On Bass we have Jim Lee. Jim is a veteran with over 35 years of live music experience around the US and now resides in Evansdale. And on Drums from Cedar Rapids we have Michael Jensen. Michael is also a veteran on the music scene. He has been playing drums for over 30 years, on the road and around the Eastern Iowa. Our final member, and bringing the youth and enthusiasm to the band, is a 21 year old from Coggon, Amanda Loughren. Amanda started her singing career at the ripe old age of 13 at her school variety show and has been singing ever since. Amanda has earned the respect of her piers with her vocal ability that is second to none. Amanda's vocals, combined with the harmonies, make this band something special and an experience you will not soon forget.

The band Lockren is primarily a top 40 country band with music from artists such as Carrie Underwood, Gretchen Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Shania Twain, Sugarland, Trick Pony, Brooks & Dunn, Dierks Bentley, and Johnny Cash to name a few. But we do not stop there. We have something for just about everyone with classic rock favorites from artists like AC/DC, Joan Jett, Led Zeppelin, Pat Benatar, and ZZ Top among others.

Since our beginning in 2005 we have been fortunate to be the opening act for Craig Morgan, Gary Allen, Jason Michael Carroll, and Rodney Atkins and we have gained a lot of new fans/friends and we are all very excited about our future. So make your plans to come join the "Lockren" experience soon, and we hope to see you at a gig in the very near future.

The Band "Lockren"

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