About Me
Nathen Harris - Rhythm Guitars/ Backing Vocals
--Originates from Tracy N.B , Nathen is a well known guitar player from his home town, self taught over the years and he has become a very solid rhythm player, his credits include the band "D.U.I.", whom were together for over a period of 4 to 5 years , playing classic rock covers and a couple of originals along the way. They played local events in their hometown area, as well as appearing at the Grand Bay Stomp 2 years ago. The band was a crowd favorite to everyone in that area as well as the surrounding local area. Nathen is an original member and has been with the band from the start. Nathen plays with a lot of emotion, has a great guitar sound and is an all around great personality. To sum him up, he is a "heart on his sleeve type of guitar player"! He loves to play and he compliments the band in his own fashion...
Tyler Pead - Lead Vocals
--Originates from Marysville, New Brunswick (just outside of Fredericton) - Tyler is one of the founding members of the band. His early credits include the "Jam Band", an acoustic driven act that had played dates within the city of Fredericton /Moncton / Halifax for over a 3 year period then would come "Reckless Abandon" an original based band with a short lived running they had played a few dates within Fredericton. Then He followed up with being the lead vocalist in "No Intention" and would rise and play mostly local gigs . He has done several guest appearances with former bands such as Karma and Rock Bottom 2 years ago to fill in for Rock Bottom's singer at the Grand Bay Stomp. He has also worked closely together with other musicians in the local area and has written several originals of his own. Tyler is a colorful guy and plays a vital role in the band as the front man. A good vocalist with a lot of range sums up Tyler...
Donnie Byers - Drums and Percussion
--Originates from Beaverdam, New Brunswick (just outside of Fredericton) - Donnie is also credited with being one of the 3 founding members, along with Tony Stonham (band manager/sound technician) and Tyler Pead (lead vocalist). His early credits include being a solid member of the talented local band Push (now aptly Age of Daze) as well as another locally recognized group 5 O'Clock Somewhere. Donnie has also made guest appearances with other musicians and is a great friend to some acts that are already popular. An example of this is a great friend of his and idol, Jerry Mercer, the drummer for April Wine, which they keep in contact fairly often. He was taught by his mentor and good friend, Duane Patton, whom he has deep respect for and great admiriation. Donnie has an amazing sense of rythm in his playing and is quoted as one of the best in town. He loves to joke around and have a great time and loves to make people laugh, he also plays a vital pillar role in the band...
Jeff Lockhart - Bass Guitars--An original member, Jeff started playing bass around early 2000, and has developed into an amazing and solid player over the past few years. In much of his early beginnings, he studied with his brother (Peter Lockhart) from the band Moment of Inertia, which Jeff is still currently a member of. Jeff has been a self taught player and was an original member of the band Drop D, which later would develop into Moment of Inertia until this date. He has been a huge factor in this band's popularity, with his solid groove, with a professional "no nonsense" approach. A vital part of the rhythm section and huge roll in the rythm and timing, sums up his playing...
Matt Pineau - Lead Guitars--Originates from Miramichi N.B, Matt has been playing since the age of 13. When he was in high school, he formed a school band called "STOO-PIT". Then, over a period of 3 years the band played locally. He had taken lessons from local musician, Norman Learo, for about a year after that point. Matt is the newest member of our band and he had been brought in after original guitarist, James Morrison, of Oval Window", departed. Matt has fit in well and with a very brief rehearsal time and had played his first live show with our band in just over 2 weeks of joining. His early influences comprised of players like Kirk Hammett, (Metallica) Richie Sambora, (Bon Jovi) and currently Zakk Wylde, (Black Label Society/Ozzy Osbourne), Ian Thornley and Jacob Dillon. Matt is a impressive lead player and a good edition to the band all around.
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