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Taping Tommy

Tom Zakaras / Lead Vocals [ Taping Tommy ]

Tom has been singing with bands since the age of 11 on small and big stages alike. His vocal talent is utilized in his church as well as karaoke, and he has penned a jingle or two for local companies. Highlighted bands are Gardian II (‘82-’85), Olson Brothers Band (‘85-’88), Penguins, and DCR (’01).

StringKiller

Dan Freeman / Guitars & Vocals [ StringKiller ]

Formally trained as a brass musician (trumpet & french horn), Dan began playing guitar in high school and has over 20 years experience playing in cover and original bands around the Pacific Northwest. Highlighted bands include Threshold (1981-1983), Critical Heat (1989-2000 - 2 CD’s and venues such as the Mercer Arena and Mural Amphitheater at the Seattle Center, as well as various street fairs) and DCR (2001). Seattle Center, as well as various street fairs) and DCR (’01).

Rikki O'Boogie Richard McCormick / Guitars [ Rikki O’Boogie ]

Rick has played in bands from California to British Columbia, Texas to Florida. Recently he performed for 35,000 people at an outdoor concert in New Westminster, B.C. and at the Pemberton Valley Music Festival near Whistler, B.C. Highlighted bands include Winterhorse, Trilogy, Pictures of Lily, Rag Shop, Yield, and DCR.

Ginsu Mark Wilcox / Keyboards & Vocals [ Ginsu ]

Mark has played piano for over 40 years, and has 33 years performing experience. His flagship band, Gardian, opened for Angel City in the Paramount Theater in 1980, and in ‘82 he narrowly missed the keyboard position with John Cougar, due only to a previous commitment John had made. Upon returning in ’83, he reformed a previous band. Other bands include Gardian II, 3XO, and DCR.R

Turbo Ron Sidney / Drums [ Turbo ]

Ron has been playing drums and percussion since the age of 10, and has many years of experience playing cover tunes and originals in local clubs around the Pacific Northwest. Highlighted bands include Threshold (1981-1983), Critical Heat (1989 - 2000 - 2 CD’s and venues such as the Mercer Arena and Mural Amphitheater at the Seattle Center, as well as various street fairs) and DCR (2001).

Bobby G Bob Riddle / Bass Guitars [ Bobby G ]

Bobby has been performing in bands for 37 years. He’s done session work at Ironwood Studios and soundtrack work on for the movie"The Recordist". After relocating to the Great Northwest from Texas where he played in numerous bands, Bob has logged time as bass guitarist with bands such as Gardian, Anarchy Express, Wild Bunch, and Trilogy.