Member Since: 7/1/2007
Band Website: http://ohmslawstl.com
Band Members: Debbie Laux - Keyboards/Vocals/Composer
Deb is the newest member of the family. Originally from the St. Louis area. Musician since age 4. Keyboards and vocals. Began writing as a teenager and playing in bands at 21. Traveled the USA with STARFLIGHT in the early 80's in a Top 40 Show Band. Played in country bands in the late 80's in the St. Louis area. Moved to South Florida in 1999 and began playing keyboards/vocals for THE AMBER LEIGH BAND. Opened for many top Nashville Acts including, Montgomery Gentry, Brooks & Dunn, Sara Evans, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, and many more! Moved to Nashville in January, 2006 to follow my songwriting dream. Writing lots of great hit songs just waiting to be heard!......................................................
......................................................Mike Freese - guitar and vocals
Mike began his music career in the Chicago area with the Sky Band and Boss Tweed. From there a stint in Texas with The Press brought regional success and airplay in Houston. He made his way back to hometown St. Louis in the late 80s and joined Shut Up & Dance while returning to school for a Computer Science degree. Shut Up & Dance turned into a 10+ year gig followed up by several years with 40 South and finally the Mixx. Influences include rockin music from the late 60s through today with an emphasis on up tempo grooves. One of his favorite musical memories was playing a resort in Montego Bay and showing the fine local musicians the power of rock and blues. Mike's equipment includes Fender and Reverend amps, Fender, Gibson and Reverend guitars and he's be know to break out a lava lamp for select gigs.-------------------------------------------............
....................................................Dave Burton-Bass and VocalsDave began his music training in formal and classical music. He soon grew restless and picked up the guitar. It was a few years before his passion for the bass was discovered and has been in his hands ever since.Dave is originally from Evansville, Indiana and moved to St. Louis 4 years ago.His previous bands were Dogstar (3 years), Crystal Sounds (15 years) Blues Tones (1 year) as well as toured through Nashville and the deep south with Indie acts such as Bobby Cage and Sue Kennedy. After moving to St. Louis, Dave bumped around in a couple of bar bands but always seemed drawn back to the blues.He has opened for name acts such as Crystal Gale, Barb Mandrel, Rickie Scaggs, Ronnie Montrose, Emerson Drive,Gary Nichols and Kentucky Headhunters.Dave has many influences including: the Stones, Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Delbert McLinton, Humble Pie, Joe Cocker, Pink Floyd, The Who, Hank Williams Sr. and Norah Jones.His favorite memories are too private to share here.-------------------------------------------------------
------------------------Ian Farache - Lead Vocals, Harmonica, GuitarIan originally hails from Edwardsville, IL. He has been playing and singing for 12 years. He gets his inspiration from the likes of Howlin' Wolf as well as the other blues, reggae and funk artists. Ian loves to sing and finds that is his first choice of expression.-------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------Brian Whiskey- Percussion..................................................
..............................................He cut his teeth in Jacksonville FL, Biloxi MS and San Diego CA, playing blues, rock, country, punk, classic rock and gospel.
After moving to St Louis in 2005, he started to teach and write books for new drummers. His local music career includes playing at the most popular bars such a Cicero’s and The Red sea, as well as the Halloween show at the Lemp Mansion in 07, opening for Impala Deluxe featuring Dave Glover. He has also crossed swords with the infamous ex-lead guitarist from “The Schwag†.
BW play’s on a Roland TD-12, and a DW 4pc custom with all Zildjian Armand cymbals for that old skool sound.
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Sounds Like: A power trio + 1
Record Label: Darkmoor Lane Studios
Type of Label: Indie