Music:
Member Since: 1/16/2007
Band Website: themickeyratband.com/jimmybuffetttribute.html
Band Members:SCOTTY GILESLead Vocals
Acoustic & Electric
Guitars
Midi ProgrammingWith twenty years of professional
experience on the local music scene, Scott Giles has performed in two of Windsors most famous local bands. Spending six years as a vocalist and lead guitarist for "The BAD APPLES", Scott developed a taste for classic rock music with influences such as The Beatles and James Taylor. For the last fourteen years Scott has been and is still currently a lead vocalist and guitarist, and band leader for Windsor's ever popular "MICKEY RAT Band", opening for national headliners over the years such as Honeymoon Suite, Moxy Fruvous, and Mitch Ryder. Scott brings experience & heart and soul to the group to help give it it's unique sound.
DANIELLE SAMSONLead Vocals
Shakers
Tambouracas
Reletively new on the local music scene, up and coming songstress Danielle (Dani) Samson combines five years of professional vocal training, along with years of live theater on stage experience, to bring a "new dimension" of sound to "The MICKEY RAT Band". At the young age of 23 Dani is the first female vocalist to ever perform in "The MICKEY RAT Band", singing a variety of hits from famous artists such as Faith Hill, ABBA, & Shania Twain just to name a few. Dani's youth, and sultry voice help give the band its "new dimension" it has been searching for since it began!MITCH LEWIS
Lead Vocals
Piano, Keyboards
Acoustic Guitar
Songwriter
With over 30 years of professional musical experience, Mitch has performed as a solo act, in duo's, trio's, and in many local bands, one of the most popular being Windsor recording artists "Lynn & The Rebels". Mitch has a degree in music, and works part time as a schoolteacher teaching music & French. Along with his ability to play a variety of instruments Mitch brings a unique versitality to the band not to mention his strong country music influence and his original songwriting capabilities. Over the years Mitch has been one of the most sought after pianists on the local music scene!RICHARD SENNEMA
Lead Vocals
Guitar
Bass
Keyboards
Ricard Senema has almost 25 years experience in the music buisness as a live performer. Among the many instruments Rich can play ranging from guitar to bass, to piano, Richard also brings to the band his incredible vocal range. Richard has a degree in music from the Uof W and has also performed in many of Windsors top bands over the years such as Revival, Revolver, & The Locals.JACK LEHOUX
Lead Vocals
Drums
Acoustic Guitar
Mandolin
Percussion
Jack ... the newest member of "The MICKEY RAT Band" has been playing drums and performing professionally for nearly 30 years. Being a rock drummer in his early years, Jack eventually developed a taste for blues & country, and is considered one of Windsor's finest drummers. Looking to play with one of Windsor's top groups Jack has joined Windsor's premier party band..... "The MICKEY RAT Band". It just keeps getting better!! Welcome aboard Jack!!
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Influences: JIMMY BUFFETT - BOB MARLEY - BEACH BOYS
Sounds Like: JIMMY BUFFETT
Record Label: Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band
Type of Label: Major
