An Arizona band playing Country music...since 1981

A high energy, danceable  Classic Country band, playing music by George, Willie, Merle, and Charlie Daniels. We add a little classic rock as well.

Events





Video

Check out this great video

Live performances


Performing for elementary schools in Mesa Arizona 

Video

From our 2020 outdoor concert streaming during the pandemic 

Video

Here's Jeff Cassaday doing his thing onstage at Lost Dutchman Days, 2023

Born to be wild

Check out this great video recording done by our 9 year old....

Video taken by a 9 year old...

We wanted to try to recreate the Ike and Tina version of Proud Mary, for my granddaughters who had just visited Memphis Tennessee

Jeff sings Keep yer hands..

Keira n Nana dancing

Social media. ... click FB icon

About

 Jay Mitchell, a local educator, created the Canyon State Band in 1981. 

Come hear our style of 20th century country music (and a little classic rock)




Contact

Send Message

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

complete above form if you have questions or want to book the band...

Canyon State Band

About Us

Current and former members

Jay Mitchell...bass, vocals

Joe White...drums

Randy Olson...fiddle, guitar

Jeff Cassaday... fiddle, vocals

Rick LaChance...guitar, vocals

Wes Reed...pedal steel, guitar

Todd Leichtman...drums

Joey Stay...guitar, vocals

Cheryl Fjell...fiddle, mandolin, guitar

Bert McKee...vocals, guitar 

Jim Rowden(dec)... guitar, vocals

Carl Mayfield..guitar,mandoli

Jay Mitchell...bass, vocals

Joe White...drums

Randy Olson...fiddle, guitar

Jeff Cassaday... fiddle, vocals

Rick LaChance...guitar, vocals

Wes Reed...pedal steel, guitar

Todd Leichtman...drums

Joey Stay...guitar, vocals

Cheryl Fjell...fiddle, mandolin, guitar

Bert McKee...vocals, guitar 

Jim Rowden(dec)... guitar, vocals

Carl Mayfield..guitar,mandolin, fiddle

Ron Privett...fiddle, mandolin, guitar, 

Jimmie Walls...steel, lead guitar

Maynard Mast...lead and steel guitar

Sammy Cee...bass, guitar, vocal

Fred Justice...pedal steel

John Thorne (dec)...drums

Scott Hufford...drums

Bobby Kahler...fiddle

Kevin O'Connor (dec) ... bass

J.J. Jones...bass, vocals

Photo Gallery

Venues played

Where to find us...


1.  Superstition Skies, 945 E scenic st. Apache Junction 85119

2.  Porter's Saloon and Grill, 695 Main St., Superior 85173

3.   Rosati's Gold Canyon, 6900 E Hwy 60, 85118

4    VFW 7968, 250 S Phelps Dr., Apache Junction 85120

5. Rusty Buckle Saloon, 285 N Apache Trail, Apache junction  85120

6.   AJ Moose Ladge, 350 w 16th Ave., Apache Junction 85120

Copyright © 2025 Canyon State Band - All Rights Reserved.

Powered by