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About The Band
Brant
Nickname: "The Heartbreak Kid"
Lead Guitar and Lead Vocals
Originally from Pasadena, California, Brant has been playing in the Phoenix area for 25 years. Like any true Country Rocker, his favorite gear is Fender guitars and amplifiers. Brant's favorite styles of music are Southern Rock, Rock, C&W and a little Jazz. Growing up, his main musical influences were the Beatles and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
At various times in the past, Brant has shared a stage with: Rick Roberts (Firefall), Randy Meisner (Eagles), Pam Tillis, and Randy Travis. Now he shares the stage with the experienced players of the Western Electric Band, which gives him excellent backing for his unique style and energy. There is no mistaking Brant when has the lead vocal spot. His one-of-a-kind showmanship rocks the house!
When he's not playing music, Brant relaxes with good food, good wine and a good time. And he brings that philosophy back to the stage for the Western Electric Band fans who enthusiastically share his passion for singing and dancing to good music.
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Billy
Nickname: "Billy Joe Ray Bob"
Keyboards and Lead Vocals
Originally from Quincy, Florida, Billy has been playing in Arizona since the mid-90's. His favorite gear is: Schimmel Pianos, Yamaha electric keyboards and synths, and Vors organs. Billy's favorite styles of music are Blues, C&W, Gospel, Jazz and Rock. Growing up, his main musical influences were Igor Khoroshev, Ray Charles and Leon Russell.
At various times in the past, Billy has shared a stage with: George Jones, Conway Twitty and Merle Haggard. Now he shares a stage with the experienced players of the Western Electric Band and he keeps them rockin'! |
Carl
Nickname: "Uncle Carl"
Bass and Lead Vocals
Originally from "sweet home Chicago," Carl has been playing music in Arizona since 1977. His favorite choice of gear is Fender basses and guitars. Carl's favorite styles of music are R&R, R&B, Blues, Pop/Rock, C&W and just plain dance music. His main musical influences while growing up were the musical groups with great harmonies.
When he's not playing music and running the band, Carl relaxes with his wonderful wife Patti, his three grown sons (Carl Jr., Kenny, and Eric), his beautiful daughter Holly (now in college), his Harley, deep-sea fishing and trips to Mexico. And when he's not relaxing he's busy with one of his several other businesses. This boy just can't sit still. That's why he works so hard to have fun with the audiences.
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Rob
Nickname: "Boppin' Rob"
Acoustic Drums and Vocals
At this time Rob is being a little mysterious about himself, but we promise there is more information to come.
What we do know is that Rob provides a solid beat with an "attitude" for the Western Electric Band with a moral imperative to keep the music drivin' and keep the audience dancin'!
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