Come meet the band!

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Melody Wade - Band Leader and Drummer

A fierce, trailblazing drummer whose musical journey began on clarinet and saxophone - but it was behind the kit where she found her fire. Raised on the road with her father's bands - the Floyd Warren Jubilee Show and the Ramblers - she cut her teeth touring the U.S., rocking stages, radio shows, and even Ed McMahon's private events. With sticks in hand and rhythm in her soul, Melody has led the Reign n Country Band since 1994, driving the band with unmatched power, precision, and presence. Known for her captivating country music performances, she doesn't just keep the beat - she owns it, proving that the heartbeat of honky-tonk is a woman with grit, groove, and a damn good pair of drumsticks. When performing with her live band in Arizona, audiences can't help but feel the energy she brings.

Michael Morton - Bass Guitar & Vocals

Michael Morton has been a dynamic force in Arizona's music scene for over three decades, lending his powerhouse vocals and multi-instrumental talent – guitar, bass, keys, and drums – to countless bands and vocal groups across gospel, doo-wop, bluegrass, and country music performances. A proud Arizona native and citizen of the Cherokee Nation, Michael joined the Reign n Country Band in 2014, bringing with him a legacy of grit, groove, and genre-blending brilliance. On stage, he's not just a musician – he's a musical renegade with a sound that commands attention, making him a standout in the live band Arizona scene.

Dale Britton - Lead Guitar & Vocals

Dale Britton is a guitar-slinging powerhouse with a rich musical legacy that spans the Pacific Northwest to the Arizona desert. Since moving to Apache Junction in 2020, he's brought his fiery lead and rhythm guitar, mandolin, dobro, and soulful vocals to stages across the state, making a mark in the vibrant country music performances scene. The founder of the Doubleback Band and a longtime performer with Chris Guenther and the Honky Tonk Drifters, Dale has rocked rodeos, fairs, casinos, and concert halls as part of a live band for many years, even opening for legends like Merle Haggard, Tab Benoit, and Darryl Worley. With deep roots in the Bakersfield Sound, Texas Swing, Blues, and Honky Tonk, his influences range from Don Rich and Brent Mason to Buddy Guy and ZZ Top. A retired fire lieutenant and lifelong country dancer, Dale is living proof that some men were born to set both hearts and stages on fire, embodying the spirit of the Reign n Country Band.

Allan Edmondson - Keys & Vocals

Allan is classically trained on piano and self-taught on guitar and bass. This California native cut his teeth backing legends like Chuck Berry, The Mamas & The Papas, and Mary Wells before relocating to Arizona in 2013. From Hollywood clubs like Gazzari's, The Palomino, and Santana's Ballroom to Central Coast honky-tonks, he's opened for Barbara Mandrell and founded the Hawson-Bishop Band. Allan has laid down tracks, written, and produced original music in Hollywood and Santa Barbara studios, showcasing his talent in country music performances. A true road-tested survivor, he brings hard country grit and rock-n-roll fire to every stage, making him a standout in the live band Arizona scene, including performances with the Reign n Country Band.