The Drifting Strangers is a band bursting with energy, emotion, and intensity.  What began as one solemn piece on classical guitar, mixed with countless jam sessions, brought three friends together to create the Drifting Strangers CD. Seamlessly blending musical genres ranging from Classical, Progressive Rock to Experimental, the Drifting Strangers bring for a listening experience that is truly unique and moving.

The Artists

John Culbertson – Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals
John is the founding member of the Drifting Strangers, and has had his foot in just about every musical genre throughout his musical career. He has played with many outstanding bands in Texas, Missouri, and Kansas, as well as performed solo on piano and classical guitar. He has opened for several great bands, including Little Feat, Hank Williams Jr., Charlie Daniels, Billy Squire, Bad Company, and Styx. John uses Fender Stratocaster guitars, along with Fender and Johnson amplifiers. For Keyboards, he uses the Alesis QS 8.1 series and Roland amplifiers.

Terrie Benson – Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Terrie is a solid in the pocket style drummer with impeccable timing and feel. Terrie’s talent of holding down a tight groove has brought her national and international touring experience, which includes performances on Beale Street in Memphis with Joanna Connor and the JC Anderson Band. In addition, Terrie has opened for many headlining acts, including Styx, Delbert McClinton, and The Doobie Brothers. Terrie uses Pearl Drums, DW hardware, Zildjan Cymbals, and the Yamaha DTXpress drum triggering module.

Neil DeMent – Bass
Neil is a main stay in the Kansas City music scene. His unique diversity and musical instinct to meld easily into many musical styles has kept him working throughout the Midwest. He has worked with some of Kansas City’s finest local acts and has 4 CDs under his belt. He has opened for many musical greats such as Poco, Little Feat, Bad Company, Molly Hatchet, Styx, Kansas, Humble Pie, Head East, Billy Squire, The Little River Band, Lover Boy, Survivor, Hank Williams Jr., Charlie Daniel's, and Pat Travers. Aside from playing with the Drifting Strangers, Neil also plays with Kansas City’s top variety band, the Funk Syndicate. Neil uses a variety of instruments and amplification, but prefers Heartfield and Dean basses, along with Hartke amplifiers.

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