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    June 07

    Joe Barborich Lead Guitar

     
    Handle:      Joe Barborich

    Instrument: Guitar

    Where you from, boy?: Milwaukee, Wi

    Influences: Rory Gallagher, Eric Clapton, A.J. Maahs, Johnny Winter,
    Bruce Tauger, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix , Mick Taylor, Jimi Page , All the Kings ,
     and of course Stevie Ray Vaughan.

    Gear: Fender Stratocaster's,  Martin  D-35, Fender Super Reverb and Analogman Effect Pedals.
     
    Music Experience: Mostly show bands, Most notable were Jones Island  ClamBake , The Cadillac Kids, and Flashback. My favorite original band  was  "BRAVE", formerly know as Men Among Thieves. Opened for many national acts such as Aero Smith and lenny Kravits.
     
    Favorite Color: Red

     
    In My Cd player : Rory  Gallagher, Irish tour 74

     
    Favoritie sayings  or quotes :
     
    "Take the music past where you  found it"........... Willy Brown, "Crossroads , the Movie.   
     
     " I Never play a song the same way once, yet again  twice"......Stevie Ray Vaughan   
     
    " If it sounds good and feels good, thats it" ............Rory Gallagher
     
    " Music, sweet music, I wish I could caress"..............Jimi Hendrix
     

      I always wanted to:     Go to England. I love all the history, The castles, and the pubs. There are so many good musicians from England. They must put something in the beer!

    #1 Pet Peeve: None, I have two cats! lol


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    Dan Somers

    Handle:      Dan Somers

    Instrument: Drums

    Where you from, boy?:  Oak Creek, WI


    Influences: Ian Paice (Deep Purple), Danny Seraphine (Chicago), Matt Abst (Government Mule), Jeff Pocaro & Simon Phillips (Toto)

    Gear:
  • Pearl shell pack
  • Pearl drum rack, stands, pedals, and hardware
  • Cymbals - Sabian ( Vault, B8pro, AA, and AAX).
  • Sticks - Vick Virth 5AN Extreme, 7AN
  • SKB - Cases
  • 1999 Oldsmobile Mini Van to haul it all.
    • Music Experience: 20 years - Whole Wheat Blues Band, Sinfield Ray, Stinger, Alabama Son, Doctor Snake Oil, CHIPS(on going)
    • Favorite Color: Don't have one

      Outside of Drumming?:  Walking the dog, working out at Bally's, airplanes, raising (3) teenage boys,
    •  
      Favorite Saying: This golden nugget of wisdom came from my dad when I was just 12-years old, right after I had just helped him unplug the septic tank.  " If this is the worse you ever have to do in your life, consider yourself lucky."

    #1 Pet Peeve: Whiners




     

          

    Jeff Burckhard

    Bass Guitar
    Background Vocals
     
     Handle:   Jeff Burckhard

    Instrument: Bass Guitar

    Where you from, boy?:  Grew up in the city of South Milwaukee Wi.

    Influences:  I have had many different types of influences through the years and have also played many types of music. Played in bands over in Germany during the 70's  before returning home from the military.
    Big influence on my style of music was the bass player from the Funk Brothers, James Jamerson. Also listening to a lot of Motown. Went on tour with the singer from the band Head East in 1980 and opened up for acts such as Black Sabath, Alvin Lee, Savoy Brown,and White Snake .

    Gear: Plays Fender 4&5 string bass.  Amplifiers are Ampeg and Kustom.


    Favorite Color:  Blue

    I always wanted to:    Be a full time musician and play music everyday

     
    #1 Pet Peeve:   People who are late and people that don't tell the truth.

    June 06

    Greg Vandeberg Lead Vocals

     
     
    "G.V."is one of the most provocative lead vocalists in the music industry today. His powerful voice is reminiscent of a young Greg Allman, or Freddie King.
     
    Handle:      Greg Vandenberg

    Instrument: Lead Vocals

    Where you from, boy?: Originally Wauwatosa, now Brookfield, WI

    Influences: Treasured the experience of seeing Stevie Ray Vaughan for the first time, which turned out to be the last show he ever did. Learning of his death the next morning, had an impact. Really enjoy imitating Stevie's vocals.

    Gear:
    • Cough drops
    • Throat spray
    • Bottled Water
    • Cognac
    • Music Experience: No formal training in music... just a karaoke singer who got noticed, and wound up fitting into this fine group.

      Favorite Color: Green

      CD's in rotation: Tab Benoit, Robert Cray


        I always wanted to:  Corny as it may sound... "be a singer in a rock n roll band." I'm living the dream. The cheers, and applause at the gigs give an extraordinary lift.

     #1 Pet Peeve: People whose word is of no value. Got no use for 'em.

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