Dan was born in Yakima, Washington and came to the Seattle area in 1981. He played music in school and began playing in clubs and bars in 1977. He toured the Red Lion Hotel circuit with Overload. He has also plaid in bands such as Stickerbush, Luke Buttler and the Country strangers, Jon Casey Band, Surge, and has filled in for many other bands. Dan also enjoys playing the guitar, bass, and keys.
Drums, Vocals
Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals
Mike was born in Akron, Ohio and came to the Seattle area in 1975. He played music in school and started playing in bars and clubs in 1964. He has toured the world playing in places like Japan, Hong Kong, Manilla, and played backup for many tour groups in the US. In 1992, his former band, the Interpretors, was inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Mike has also played in local bands such as Colt, Tilt, and 2nd Chance. He also enjoys playing bass, sax, and keys.
Lead Guitar, Bass, Vocals
Bear was born in Cottage Grove, Oregon and came to the Seattle area in 1966. He played music and sang in school and many garage bands. He began playing bars in 1973 with his step father. In the 70's, he played backup bass for several country bands as well as Guitar in his own bands, Brass Tax, and Ammaron. In 1993 he formed the Firedawgs that played locally for 9 years in such venues as schools, festivals, and a casino. He also played in 2nd Chance and Hotdawg. Bear also enjoys playing drums at local jams.
Photos by Jeff DeWolf, Pam Jackson, and Dragoni of BFB
Guitar, Bass, Vocals
Born in Heidelberg Germany and came to the Seattle area in 1977. Chuck played music in school and in a band with his father for several years. Then in 1982 began playing in clubs and bars on the west coast of the US in bands such as Amereto, Those Guys, Ricochet, Dillinger, and Surge.
Dave Perry
Bass
Dave is our back up bass player. He has come to our rescue many times in the past and plays with us mostly in the summer time. Though he is with us only part time, he is considered as one of our members. Thanks Dave for being with us. Dave plays regularly with guitarist ,song writer, and personal friend Max Renshaw.
