The Stage Is Yours

Some bands come together quickly. Others take time to find their moment. Roxbury Saints is the latter—a project that’s been simmering for years, waiting to ignite.

It started in the late 90s when Dan Cunneen and Randy Lee Fader were fixtures in Seattle’s freewheeling post-grunge music scene. Dan, the hard-swinging drummer and leader of Nightcaps, packed clubs with a raucous mix of lounge, jump swing, and vintage pop. Meanwhile, The Dusty 45s, with Randy on guitar, were lighting up stages and earning a reputation as one of the city’s premier rockabilly/Americana bands. Both groups were local powerhouses, filling venues and making waves beyond the Pacific Northwest.

Despite their different lanes, Dan and Randy recognized a shared musical DNA—hooks, grit, and a love for the unexpected. They talked about starting a band that fused their worlds, but life, timing, and other projects kept it on the back burner.

Then the pandemic hit. Everything stopped. But from that stillness came Showdown—a single and video Dan released under the moniker Dan Steely, stepping out from behind the drums to take the mic. The experience reignited his fire for songwriting and performing, and when the world opened back up, he and Randy finally brought their long-standing vision to life.

When their seasoned rhythm section came on board— Mark Wooten (Zipgun) on bass and Kelly Berry (Tiny Hat Orchestra) on drums—Roxbury Saints were complete and ready to bring their self-described “Black-Eyed Soul” to the stage.

Blending genres, bending expectations, and driven by a punk rock ethos, Roxbury Saints have forged a sound entirely their own. They resist labels, but if you had to pin them down, they’d reluctantly call it swamp, rock and soul. And while they won’t tell you what to believe, you won’t find them courting bootlickers, bigots, or anyone trying to turn back the clock.

This isn’t a nostalgia act—it’s the culmination of years of experience, near misses, and an unshakable belief in the music they were meant to make. Roxbury Saints deliver unforgettable originals and electrifying live performances, driven by authenticity, passion, and raw emotion.

For anyone who thinks it’s too late to step into the spotlight, Roxbury Saints are here to say: The stage is yours—take it.

—Herb Neely, 2024