What do you get when you mix classic rock tunes and bluesy originals with sexy Latin grooves, soulful singing, ridiculous humor and burning guitar licks? You’ll find out at 3MKi’s Spicy, Sassy & Hot show Saturday, April 8, at 7 p.m. in the historic Relics Restaurant showroom.
Miller, Miller, Martin and Ki, aka 3MKi, is a Sedona-based band that has also successfully toured across the region.
The guitar, vocal and songwriting firepower of this group has thrilled audiences since they formed in 2010. Making a rare and rollicking appearance, the show will feature band favorites along with special surprises and fan requests.
Dinner and show reservations offer premium seating and a $5 discount off admission with the purchase of entree. Make reservations at 282-1593. Show-only tickets with no food or drink minimum are $25 and are sold online in advance at SusannahMartinMusic.com and at the door.
3MKi features three guitarists along with lead male and female vocals, rich harmonies and a groovy beat. Besides having busy solo recording and performing careers, members of this quartet — which consists of father and son Robin and Eric Miller, Susannah Martin and Patrick Ki — together create a music group high on fun and creative synergy.
They infuse their performance with an eclectic blend of rock, jazz, blues, flamenco, Brazilian and crowd-pleasing hits from the 1960s through 1990s. Their originals and versions of songs by artists such as the Eagles, the Beatles, Fleetwood Mac and Sting have won them an enthusiastic following on the local music scene and on tour.
Robin Miller, playing guitar and mandolin and handling vocals, brings a powerful blues and rock-based guitar and vocal sound to the group, honed by over 40 years of professional experience. Many of his own bluesy rock tunes are featured in the band.
Equally excellent in Latin, pop and rock styles, Eric Miller burns on the guitar, while delivering classic hits and jazzy originals with his velvet tenor voice.
Ki, handling guitar, ukulele and vocals, is a formally trained jazz and classical guitarist and ukulele player with a Hawaiian-influenced, lyrical-based sound. He also drives a strong and deep rockin’ guitar groove to propel the group.
Just watch out for the zingers he delivers as the group’s sly and silly emcee.
Latin, pop and jazz vocalist Martin, handling vocals and percussion, warms the band with a sweet and sassy feminine flair. From Aretha Franklin to Joni Mitchell, Susannah loves to wail on the timeless hits. She also adds a groovy back beat on the cajon/beat box.
The historic Relics Restaurant & Roadhouse’s showroom features rich wood detail, antique décor, a musical stage and dance floor. A dance area will be provided for the concert.
For guests with dinner and show reservations, there will be guaranteed table seating in the showroom and full bar/dining service. Those guests will also receive premium show seating closer to the stage.
Guests are also welcome to attend the show only with no food or drink purchase required. If desired, show-only guests can order food and drink from the main bar and will be seated either at tables or concert style, depending on how many people attend.
Relics Restaurant is located at 3235 W. SR 89A in West Sedona
