biography

Three To One is a clever collaboration of styles, genres and sounds, playing mostly music from the 60’s and 70’s era.

3 to 1 includes Tom Kiefaber, Jon McKinney, Joe O’Connell and Bill Mallers, musicians with varied backgrounds who create a unique blend of numerous genres that has generated a loyal following. The reason – you never know what to expect! Acoustic or electric, going from Al Green all the way to Warren Zevon! The band offers a different show every night and is constantly playing new material. They play familiar music in innovative ways and they are a band that’s FUN to see.

A popular draw with a faithful following, 3 to 1 can be found locally at the Slippery Noodle Inn, Ale Emporium, Mousetrap Bar & Grill, Apre’s Jacks, Flatwater, The Dugout and many other music venues, festivals and events. Steeped heavily in the music of classic groups like the Allman Brothers Band, Grateful Dead, The Band, Neil Young and Little Feat, Three to One has no musical limits. You might just as easily hear music by Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, Van Morrison, Phish, Widespread Panic, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd or the Beatles.

Three to One was formed in 2011 as a trio, but frequently adds additional players. They are a quartet a lot of time with a keyboardist (Bill Mallers), adding yet another dimension to the classic guitar-bass-drums line up. They also grow to a six piece band that celebrates the music of the Allman Brothers Band (Blue Sky Dogs), Jerry Garcia Band (Starcat), The Beatles (The Beatless) and the Grateful Dead (3to1 big band).

Blue Sky Dogs – Allman Bros Band celebration www.blue-sky-dogs.com
Starcat – Jerry Garcia Band celebration. www.starcatband.com
The Beatless – Beatles celebration plus CSNY, Simon & Garfunkel, Talking Heads, The Byrds, Paul Simon, Tom Petty, Elvis Costello and more. (3 part vocal-harmony band) www.beatlessband.com