Lead guitar and vocals.
Maynard learned the Blues the hard way in the tough industrial town of Gary, Indiana. He has spent a lifetime immersing himself in the bitter-sweet sounds of Muddy Waters, Albert King, Lightning Hopkins, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and a host of others too numerous to mention. Once Maynard warms to his work, he captures his audience's rapt attention with an infectious blend of soulful vocals, punctuated with searing guitar licks.
For over 30 years, Maynard has enjoyed the odd paradox of playing to packed houses while remaining relatively obscure in Denver. He doesn't seem to mind, however, as he says with a deep and down voice, "I feel very humble to carry on the tradition of these great musicians."
His upbeat music has a contagious effect that gets even non-dancers up on their feet and onto the dance floor. Fun is the name of the game when it comes to the Maynard Mills Blues Band. Let's take a look at Maynard's current lineup of musicians.

Tenor and alto sax, percussion, vocals.
Singer/Songwriter, Lonnie Moon is a self-taught Blues powerhouse with over 40 years of playing experience. He has played with such notable musicians as The Drifters, Little Willie John, and Bobby "Blue" Bland. When he's not playing for Maynard, he plays for the Living Springs Church in Colorado Springs.

Bet that's one rockin' church!

Born in Chicago in 1951, Bill's first three chords were the blues. As a self-taught player, singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Bill has shared concert billings with Albert Collins, Johnny Winters, the Temptations, Sam Lay, Joe Kelly, and the New Riders of the Purple Sage.
Bill plays a vintage 1958 Dan Electro Longhorn fretless bass, which he restyled for a unique sweetness and drive.
An infectious jammer, Bill says, "It's hard to follow rules - my heart's not that way."

Having listened to the Blues since early childhood, Brian has developed an ear and understanding about sound. He now uses these skills during live performances and recordings to obtain just the right mix for the audience as well as the musicians on stage.
Brian keeps busy as the sound engineer, equipment manager, and guitar tech.