The Green Shoebox Band Story
Green Shoebox Band is a group of musician friends that enjoy sharing a wide variety of music from the 60s through the 2000s.
Get ready for a musical adventure with the Green Shoebox Band! Our group delivers familiar tunes with a fresh twist, ensuring every listener experiences the unexpected and leaves dancing and smiling. Dubbed a “musical rollercoaster” by fans, we pride ourselves on offering something different yet utterly enjoyable. Our motto, “Decades of music. Outside the box.” perfectly encapsulates our approach.
Our live performances have included events for the cities of Olathe, Overland Park, Lenexa, Merriam, Eudora, Old Shawnee Days, and Wellsville Days, the VIP pre-show at Starlight Theater before the Doobie Brothers (2023) and James Taylor (2024), KC United Art Festival, Aztec Shawnee Theater, and interviews on KKFI Radio 90.1 FM “Local Showcase” and Kansas City Limits, as well as many popular music venues and private events around the Kansas City area.
What Sets Us Apart?
- Versatile Playlist: From the 60s to the 2000s, we cover a wide range of genres, ensuring everyone finds a favorite.
- Engaging Performance: We turn every show into a musical rollercoaster, keeping the crowd entertained and on their feet.
- Memorable Experiences: Our goal is to leave a lasting impression, turning the venue into a hub of laughter, dance, and shared memories.
- Professionalism: Count on us for a seamless and reliable performance, from start to finish.
We can provide a customized entertainment package consisting of a full band or smaller hybrid combinations to accommodate your desired sound preferences and stage area. Whatever your musical needs, we have options!
Band Members
- Stan Adell: Drums, Percussion, Promo/Booking
- R.Lorraine Taylor-Wheaton (R Lo): Guitar, Vocals
- Ken Bell: Bass, Guitar, Hammond Organ, Vocals
- Kenny Warren: Lead Guitar, Bass, Vocals and Audio
- Dennis Carnahan: Saxophones, Vocals
We want to give a special thanks to former members and our spouses that support us and allow us time to do this fun project together! And to Rick Wheaton for the amazing photos.
Watch a video below to learn more about our members and history
Where did the name Green Shoebox Band come from?
When we started the band in 2019, every good name we came up with was already taken. Finally, Stan remembered that when he was in Junior High, he and his cousin had a band called Green Shoebox. GreenShoeboxBand.com domain was still available after all these years, so we grabbed it and started using green as our theme.