Southern Reins Band

In 2012, Gary Schad and Ron Coss, both longtime friends and musicians have assembled a band called “Southern Reins”. Both Gary and Ron set out to build a country band that has a unique sound and would bring Southern Reins to the forefront of musical talent and stage performance. Great musicianship coupled with likeminded people soon brought Southern Reins into Tucson’s musical limelight. Southern Reins is country to the core, playing the newest hits mixed in with some unforgettable classics! They play the hits that make you want to dance and sing along. They are dedicated to their music and strive to be the best you have heard! 

Southern Reins has performed at Tucson area casinos and local establishments such as  Whiskey Roads, The Maverick, Eddies Cocktails, Gallopin' Goose, Craft Republic, Casino Del Sol, Desert Diamond Casino, Old Father Inn, Taste of Texas, Oracle Inn, Old Tucson Studios, The Outlaw, Stumbleweeds, American Legion, La Mariposa, as well as corporate events, private weddings and  parties. 

Gary Schad – Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar 

Ron Coss – Vocals, Keyboard, Guitar

Sonora Schmitt - Vocals

John Read – Bass Guitar

Kirby Schrantz  – Drums

Rene Garcia - Lead Electric Guitar, Vocals

Southern Reins donated their musical talents to raise money for one of the Prescott 19  Firefighters, William  Warneke, a local resident of Tucson, which perished in the Yarnell Hill Fire. The event was  organized by Southern Reins  manager, Matt Griffis which was called “Battle of the Bands for Billy”. Approximately $10,000.00 was raised for the William   Warneke Fund to help Billy’s widow who was pregnant with their first child. In 2013,  Southern Reins performed at the Fox Tucson Theater for another fundraiser event and was the featured band on local media news.  Southern Reins band members are dedicated to giving back to the community