Matthew Baker
Keyboardist & Vocalist, has been living and playing in Kansas City for over 10 years with artists such as Abb Locke, Leon Estelle, and Roland Allen in various blues, R & B, and rock bands. His most notable performance was his bands opening for Dennis DeYoung at the 2003 Spirit Festival. Matt has also written and recorded over 30 songs of original material and is pursuing a career in the musical profession.
Chris Pearce
Drummer, currently calls Raytown, Missouri his home. Chris started playing at age 12. He continued on into the Springfield High School band before joining a band and playing in clubs around the Springfield area. Moved to Kansas City in 1993 and played with different groups consisting mostly of Southern Rock and Blues. His influences were Steve Gadd, Bernard Purdy, Dennis Chambers, and Buddy Rich.
Ed Moore
Lead Guitar, makes his "nest" in Raytown, Missouri. When he's not performing his "hot licks", he's mixing music at his home studio! Ed was kidnapped by a flock of Rhode Island Red roosters when he was 10 years of age. Thus began his education into the intricacies of chicken-picking guitar. Since that time, Ed has played with various bands opening for the likes of Dwight Yoakam, Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley and others! (No Kidding) His influences include Brad Paisley, Steve Morse and Colonel Sanders.
Mike Rose
Mike joins us from Paola, KS. He plays Steel Guitar, Slide Guitar and Rhythm Guitar, albeit not at the same time. Mike has been playing the steel guitar for over 25 years and has played with several local bands such as Neosho River and The Kansas RRED Band. Mike has opened for entertainers Charlie Daniels, Daryle Singletary, and The Kentucky Headhunters. His journeys have taken him to Nashville to study the steel guitar and master his skills.
Greg Maggard
Lead Vocals and Bass Guitar, currently living in Clinton, Missouri. Greg began playing/performing at the age of 8. Originally from Independence, he played music full-time as a teenager in the metropolitan area with several bands ranging from Country to Rock. Early influences included Merle Haggard, Hank Williams Jr, George Jones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, George Strait, Jerry Reed and many more! Greg joined the USAF in 1976 where he has played and performed in many Military clubs/venues worldwide for over 20 years. He has returned to the Kansas City area and has started his first band,known as the:
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