We're a group of guys that share a love and passion for music. Brought together by some common interests as well as individual influences. We share a desire to perform and entertain. Our wide array of interests and talents along with a tremendous drive to keep live music going strong is what makes us who we are .
Despite sharing many of the same interests and pastimes, we all are inspired by different things that lead us to work seamlessly in a creative setting. We all enjoy feeding off of each other whether it be at a rehearsal, in the studio or on stage. The love of music, performing and the fans are a few of the biggest inspirations for us as a whole.
Our show blends classic rock, southern rock, country, pop and blues from the 50's through today to create a unique live music experience. Our musical influences come from a wide range of groups, artists and songs that span the decades and genres.
For over 20 years Jaemey has been actively entertaining bar patrons, party goers and fun seekers in one form or another. Between being a highly successful DJ/KJ and playing and singing with live groups such as Drop Top Cadillac, Ballast, Willy And The Poorboys, Shotgun Willy and Get Over It, he has played a multitude of venues ranging from small to large. His passion for entertaining and sharing music with people shines when the lights go on!
Jaemey started guitar lessons at the age of 9 and hasn’t looked back since. As a versatile musician he also plays the bass guitar, drums and keys on occasion. To go along with all that, Jaemey is a songwriter, producer and engineer. He has a diploma in Audio Engineering and loves to work in the studio. He is influenced by the sweet sounds of southern and album rock as well as older country. A few of his favs are Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Eagles, Led Zeppelin, The Allmann Brothers, GNR, John Fogerty and Waylon Jennings.
Gary began his journey in music at the age of 7 with the help of an older sibling on an old beat up fender acoustic guitar. He soon found electric guitar, and has been playing ever since. Now step ahead over 4 decades of playing guitar, with several bands, including Grind Stone, Willy and Poorboys, Ballast, and Get Over It. You can see his energy, and passion for playing music and entertaining, as he runs around the stage and club grinning ear to ear. He has played all over eastern North Dakota and all of Minnesota at numerous county fairs, clubs, churches, and a few benefits as well. His influences include Jimi Hendrix, Edward Van Halen, Lincoln Brewster, Stevie Ray Vauhgan, Joe Bonamassa, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, to name a few. Gary's number one guitar is his Dave Navarro signature series PRS. Classic rock, and especially the 80's, are the love of his music life, as you will definitely notice that influence in his playing.
Shaun cut his musical teeth on the Gainesville, FL music scene in the late 90's playing with numerous different groups of all styles of music. He burst on to the Central MN circuit as one of the original members of Willy and The Poorboys along with Jaemey and Gary. He brings a great groove to the group on and off stage! A few of his musical influences are The Doors, Metallica, Lynyrd Skynrd and more. He can also do one helluva mean Michael Jackson Thriller dance!