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| Tony
Stevens |
Mark
Trippensee |
Doug Krause | Ken
Robinson |
Mark Trippensee: Vocals, Drums/Percussion
Mark has been establishing his drumming/singing/songwriting skills on the front range for over 20 years, recording 2 CD's with the Denver melodic hard rock act 'Hearsay' in the 1990's and several compilation CD's from top Colorado radio stations and studios. He also played with the Northern CO. act 'In Harms Way'. Mark expanded the stages he played on with the Denver-based rock act 'Drug Under' in 2005, Sponsored by Jagermeister and Dean Guitars, they toured to several states performing on the same bill with such acts as Staind, Three Days Grace, Winger, Hurt, Tesla, Kings X, Blackberry Smoke, and Y&T. Drug Under continues to play the Denver area to present day. Mark played such venues and stages as SXSW Festival in Austin, TX, The Viper Room in Hollywood, CA, Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis, SD, and The World Arena in Co. Springs, CO. Also a member of the working classic rock band, 'Last Men On Earth', Influences include Paul Rodgers, Neil Peart, Don Henley, Bruce Hornsby, and Edwin McCain.
Tony Stevens: Electric/Acoustic Guitars, Vocals
Tony picked up the guitar at the age of 12 and for the most part never put it down. After spending the first few years investigating the singer/songwriter tradition, he discovered 70’s hard rock and never looked back. Influences include not only Billy Gibbons, Joe Perry, Roy Buchanan, David Grissom etc, but also Dan Fogelberg, Kenny Loggins, and the Eagles. A true hybrid guitarist, Tony’s playing encompasses the usual rock and blues influences, as well as country/blues and traditional country. A Colorado native, he spent 8 years in Los Angeles paying dues on the original circuit which included playing with Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), Duff McKagan (GnR), Robbin Crosby (Ratt), Andy Parker (UFO), plus a host of others before returning home to hone his songwriting skills and form the band Peace Pipe. Traditionally a Fender guitar man, he can be seen these days spanking a goldtop Paul Reed Smith through his favorite marshall amps while trying to bring rock songs with “hooks” back into the mainstream. Check out Tony's website at http://playloudguitar.com. (return to top)
Doug Krause: Piano/Keys, Pedal Steel, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Doug Krause has been a professional musician and composer for over twenty-five years. His characteristic writing and performing style comes from years spent moving between the pop/rock, blues, and country genres as well as classical music. A small town boy from the plains of Kansas, he had a natural affinity for the music of the heartland but quickly discovered that the blues and southern rock suited his piano and singing style perfectly. His influences include Little Feat, Bruce Hornsby, The Band, Dr. John, and of course, the Eagles. Besides being a professional performer, Doug has also been a producer, studio musician, composer, songwriter, and teacher. He considers himself a journeyman musician being proficient in all styles of popular music, and he has a masters degree in music composition and orchestration. Doug makes his home in Denver where he performs and teaches at the University of Colorado Denver in the Music and Entertainment Industry Studies program. He also owns and operates a publishing company Denver Basin Music (www.denverbasinmusic.com) and a production company Full Measure Productions (www.fullmeasureproductions.net). Colorado is the perfect place for him to pursue a career, raise a family, and be close to the wide-open spaces he loves. (return to top)
Ken Robinson: Bass Guitar/Vocals
Ken has been in Denver-based bands for over 25 years, and prior to moving to Denver he played progressive rock in Iowa and Top 40 in the southeast. Ken played the grueling Central City tourist scene in the 80's after touring with Denver-based rockers "Bystander" in the early 80's. Ken has also played with original alt-rock band Big Junior, rock'n'roll legend Bo Diddley, blues guitar great Jim Schwall, and lately the Longmont classic rock band "In Harms Way", oldies band "Groovin- On", blues harmonica virtuoso Clay Kirkland, and variety dance band Deja Blu. Musical influences include - James Jamerson, Mel Schacher, Jack Bruce and John Entwistle. (return to top)