Biography
Better Than Silence: Where Folk and Rock Collide with Unstoppable Energy
Better Than Silence is not your typical cover band; they are a high-energy folk and rock ensemble hailing from Atlanta. What sets them apart is their unique instrumentation, featuring a fiddle, acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, banjo, and an outstanding rhythm section. Complementing this eclectic lineup are four skilled vocalists, making the band's sound truly distinctive.
Their repertoire is a musical journey that spans the 1970s to the 1990s, covering classic rock, modern folk rock, alt-country, and everything in between. Their song selection is an array of hits by artists like Journey, Blondie, Queen, Tom Petty, Rick Springfield, Charlie Daniels, Paul Simon, Dave Matthews, Tyler Childers, Simple Minds, ELO, and many more.
Better Than Silence has graced the stages of numerous venues, including Sweetwater Brewery, The Works Atlanta/Dr. Scofflaw Brewery, Tucker Brewery, St. Pius X High School fundraisers, The White House (the Atlanta White House!), Wild Heaven Brewery, Druid Hills Country Club, Gate City Brewing in Roswell, Glover Park Brewery in Marietta, and many others.
Their dynamic lineup, featuring multiple singers, harmonious blends, and a diverse array of instruments, ensures that every event is a blast. Whether you're rediscovering beloved songs, grooving to long-forgotten tunes, or just looking to dance the night away, Better Than Silence is here to make it happen.
With Dorothy on violin, acoustic guitar, keyboards, harmonica, Bob on acoustic/electric guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, and keyboards, Brian on electric guitar, Tony on drums and percussion, and Greg on bass and acoustic/electric guitar, Better Than Silence offers a musical experience like no other. Mark your calendar to catch their electrifying performance and get ready for an unforgettable night!
Song List
Better Than Silence - Sample Set List
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Drops of Jupiter
American Girl
Ain’t No Sunshine when She's Gone
Down By The Water
Black Water
Dixieland Delight
Baker Street
Live And Die
Lido Shuffle
Smooth
Wagon Wheel
Hold On Loosely
Hit Me With Your Best Shot
I Love Rock'N'Roll
Me And Bobby McGee
Devil Went Down To Georgia
What I Like About You
Ants Marching
Feathered Indians
Don’t You Forget About Me
Late In The Evening
Ex’s And O’s
Callin’ Baton Rouge
All The Small Things
Jenny 867-5309
Your Love
Long Cool Woman/Bathroom
Window
Don’t Stop Believin’
One Way Or Another
Do Ya
Any Way You Want It
Jesse’s Girl
You Shook Me All Night Long