When people ask us "What do you play?" we always answer that it's easier to tell you what we don't do; "We don't Rap, Twang, or Bang!" The Distractions are known for their wide mix of musical capabilities. Their set list ranges from the 70’s to the millennium in rock, pop, blues, dance, and yes even country (new country of course which is really just rock disguised as country). Michelle’s four octave vocal range and versatility allows the band to cover almost anything. Johnny V’s addition of the mandolin brought in a whole new musical dimension. It is not unusual for the band to play “Hey Hey” from Zeppelin followed by Alicia Keys, Weezer, and U2. Then end the set with an up tempo country tune by Gretchen Wilson. The band's goal is to add new songs on a weekly basis to keep it interesting for everyone. They want to keep you guessing “what will they play next?” The idea is to walk into a gig and play for the gig!! After all, it’s about the crowd, the gig, the club, and people who love the band. Without the fans we’d be at home watching Outer Limits, eating cheese-its, and sitting on the couch strumming our guitars. This is much more fun!!!
