{"id":2466,"date":"2025-09-13T09:23:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T15:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/treasurevalleynotes.com\/?p=2466"},"modified":"2025-09-13T10:15:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T16:15:23","slug":"epicunion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/treasurevalleynotes.com\/?p=2466","title":{"rendered":"EpicUnion"},"content":{"rendered":"

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EpicUnion<\/a> is a seven-piece band focused on high-energy covers to get everyone up and moving on the dance floor. Their setlists are packed with memorable classics and popular new hits that keep crowds engaged. I caught up with each member at band practice and got to witness the epic union<\/strong> of personalities and talents that mesh so naturally.<\/p>\n

Their manager, Dave Ficks, started EpicUnion<\/em> with the intention of exciting crowds and making it a fun, performative show. They\u2019ve played at places like Cactus Pete\u2019s, The Heritage Social, and Westy\u2019s, but have bigger sights in the coming years. They have a playful energy and take their camaraderie seriously. They keep each other supported through banter, encouragement, and lighthearted conversation. It is apparent how much each band member truly enjoys being a part of EpicUnion<\/em> and the friendships that have formed from it. Their energy translates to the stage effortlessly, creating a fantastic dynamic of undeniable good vibes.<\/p>\n

Dave Ficks: Band Manager and Drummer<\/h2>\n

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Dave is the manager and founder of EpicUnion<\/em>. He\u2019s been in management throughout most of his career, so when he was inspired to start a band, leading it came quite naturally. He started playing drums at the age of 45 when his mother became ill, practicing while spending time with her. To recruit musicians, he put ads out on Craigslist. What resulted was the formation of his first band called Chronology. It was successful, with multiple members coming and going. Dave began EpicUnion<\/em> as his vision evolved for what he wanted out of performances. After a period of gigging with both bands, and the eventual departure of some longtime Chronology members, he decided to shift gears and focus solely on EpicUnion<\/em>. When I asked what advice he would give to anyone hoping to start a band, he said, \u201cDefine what success means for you.\u201d Dave loves when the crowd is engaged and responding well to the music. He expresses so much love to his band members: \u201cThis group pulls out that energy and feedback.\u201d He feels so grateful to have this group of people all collaborating and making play a priority.<\/p>\n

Lori Power: Vocals<\/h2>\n

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Lori Power started singing when she was 8 years old. She intuitively knew at her young age that it\u2019s what she wanted to do for life. She got into dance and acting lessons during her adolescence and attended a musical arts college on a scholarship. When she graduated, she joined a cover band called Nightshift that toured Europe and Japan for a few years. Lori spent the next three years in Hawaii as the lead singer for The Blue Note Jazz Orchestra and a year singing and dancing for a dinner theater show in Tennessee. Shortly after, she became the lead production singer with Princess cruise lines and toured the world with them. After marrying and having children, her family settled in the Treasure Valley, where she opened Power Music & Dance Studio<\/a> in Kuna. The studio has been wildly successful with over 500 students. She returned to the stage after joining EpicUnion<\/em> two years ago, fulfilling her love of performing. She loves listening to everything and absorbing inspiration from all genres. Her presence is alluring and so fun to watch; she truly was made for performance.<\/p>\n

Roger Leatham: Vocals<\/h2>\n

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Roger has spent his whole life loving music and singing in particular. At age 13, he went to a Christian home and learned how to play \u201cJessie\u2019s Girl\u201d on the guitar through a few friends. He notes this because it ended up being his future wife\u2019s favorite song-truly meant to be. After high school, Roger served 2 combat tours in the United States Marine Corps, earning several medals and ribbons during his service. When he returned home, he purchased an acoustic guitar and started playing and singing again. During this time of rediscovering his love for music, he heard his neighbor playing drums one day and decided to act. He wandered over and explained he wanted to start singing in a band setting. They ended up forming a band called Bucket List and played all over the valley. He\u2019s also been a part of bands called DFZ and Classic Vinyl. He\u2019s been with EpicUnion<\/em> for about 8 months and feels at home with them. Roger is a huge family man; time spent with his family is his greatest joy next to performing music.<\/p>\n

Sean Crawford: Keys\/Synth<\/h2>\n

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Sean grew up in Nampa, Idaho. His dad was a guitar player and taught him basic chords on piano. He took piano lessons for 8 years and became classically trained in his adolescence. In early adulthood, Sean became a DJ at a local skating rink and eventually formed his own wedding and event DJ business. He found EpicUnion<\/em> on Craigslist and joined about 4 or 5 years ago after feeling it was the right move for him musically. Sean finds inspiration through all kinds of music, but Billy Joel and Bon Jovi are two of his favorites. He stays versatile with his taste in music, which helps immensely in the approach of the band\u2019s range of genres. His greatest piece of advice for anyone pursuing music is finding the joy in it all. \u201cWhen it stops being fun is when it becomes work.\u201d He loves being able to crack jokes with the band and keep it lighthearted.<\/p>\n

Miguel Socias: Guitar<\/h2>\n

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Miguel began his musical journey in 7th grade playing trumpet. He played bass in his high school band and eventually worked with a Grammy-winning producer in 2010, recording at El Paso’s Sonic Ranch, Steakhouse Records, and Studio B in Nashville. He came to Idaho to sell real estate but ended up doing 80 shows with local bands during his first year in Boise. Miguel is a busy bee, subbing in at Humpin Hannah’s, playing bass in various bands in Boise, serving part-time, and selling real estate. He is a bass player by trade but plays lead guitar for EpicUnion<\/em>, allowing him to expand his talents and tackle different complexities. Practice is a huge part of his process, and he takes it very seriously. Miguel appreciates the amount of grace that EpicUnion<\/em> provides everyone. Playing guitar is not his first musical language, so it\u2019s been a good setting to explore this avenue of play. His advice to anyone looking to get into music is just \u201cgo to shows and say \u2018hi\u2019 to people.\u201d And of course, \u201cpractice your ass off.\u201d He enjoys connecting with other musicians, it has led him to many different opportunities in the valley.<\/p>\n

Kevin Sorrells: Guitar<\/h2>\n

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Kevin\u2019s mother, Rosalie Sorrels, was an international folk legend from Idaho. She gave him his first guitar when he was 7 years old. He approached her guitar player, Mitch Greenhill, to teach him. He taught him just one chord, E, and finger placement. Young Kevin started expanding off of that and practicing his newfound love, returning later to Mitch to play him the \u2018E\u2019 song. His first band was the Black Jackitz in high school, and he played in various bands in New York through the early 80s. He\u2019s played in disco bands, metal bands, dance bands, and blues bands (notably jamming with BB King) and has met or worked with several prominent musicians. Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page are huge influences on his play. Kevin moved to Idaho in 1985 and got into a serious motorcycle accident in 1987 that required a reconstruction of his left hand. He couldn\u2019t play guitar for about 7 years. During this period of time, he transitioned into the painting industry, doing commercial projects and taking a break from music. Kevin\u2019s mother passed away in 2017, but before she passed, he made a pact with her that he would start playing guitar again. He joined Sista Sarah & Pocket of Bones, got involved with the blues society, and put together a music festival in honor of his mother in 2019\u2014The Rosalie Sorrels Music Festival. Kevin first auditioned for the EpicUnion<\/em> band in 2023 but didn\u2019t officially join until 2025. His advice to band members: \u201cDo your homework, no drama, and keep personal stuff out of it; work within the community and get involved, and always be on time for rehearsals.\u201d<\/p>\n

Matthew Galardi: Bass<\/h2>\n

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Matthew always wanted to learn how to play guitar in childhood. He was inspired by all genres of music. He was about 20 years old when he picked up the guitar for the first time. After spending his life in the Bay Area, he felt the need to pursue another place to settle and ended up in Idaho to be near family in 2016. He joined Dave\u2019s band, Chronology, soon after as a guitar player. When their bassist left, he volunteered to switch instruments to keep the band momentum going. He took to playing bass naturally and feels like he\u2019s found his niche with it.<\/p>\n

Since coming to Idaho, he has also played with various bands like \u201cAlternate Wednesdays,\u201d \u201cCabeza,\u201d \u201cX Degenerates,\u201d \u201cLauren and The Nostalgics,\u201d \u201cHighway45,\u201d \u201cThe Mike Johnston Band,\u201d and \u201cWickID Garden.\u201d Alongside his presence in Epic Union, he currently plays with \u201cLimited Edition\u201d and the country band \u201cShotGlass.\u201d<\/p>\n

He loves EpicUnion<\/em> for the camaraderie; he would go get a beer just to hang out with any one of them. \u201cIt feels like a sense of family.\u201d He feels valued within the band and praises Dave for his management of the group. His advice for musicians: \u201cKnow that you\u2019re going to make mistakes. Just go with the flow of making errors and recovering from them.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Be sure to follow EpicUnion<\/em> on their website<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and Facebook<\/a> to stay up-to-date on their performance schedules!<\/p>\n

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