MARK BORASKI - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Percussion, misc. annoying sounds. GEAR: Shure Microphones, Fender Guitars, Crate Amps, Latin Percussion, TOCA, DrumKAT, and whoever makes duct tape. INFLUENCES: My dog Buddy and the Great Rock Vocalists of all time (my goal is to mimic whoever we are covering) FAVORITE FOOD: Fresh Seafood (preferably caught earlier that day...by me!) FAVORITE MOVIE: Monty Python and The Quest for the Holy Grail HOBBIES: Mountain Biking, Camping, Extreme Barbecuing. FIRST GIG: "Gene's On The Boulevard" in Philadelphia, Circa 1979 (I was a child prodigy). FAVORITE SONG VGE PLAYS: For You (Staind)

TODD FRIZZELL - Guitars, Vocals Todd was born December 15, 1970 in Clearwater, Florida.   He picked up his first guitar at age 10 and was playing in front of live audiences by age 13.   He counts Randy Rhoads and Michael Schenker among his musical influences, but his greatest influence is his brother Chuck who showed Todd his first guitar licks. Todd was a member of Bedrock and Eight-Up in the 80s, Blue World and MCA recording artist Heaven in the 90s, and most recently the Village Idiots. Over the last 22 years, Todd has performed at hundreds of shows in the Dallas area at venues ranging from Starplex, to the West End Marketplace, to countless sports bars and pubs. He loves golf, French fries, pizza, Asians, gambling, and Bud Light. He hates fajitas, smoking and summer.  His favorite movie is "Every Which Way But Loose".  Right turn, Clyde…

JIM CHLUP - Bass, Background Vocals GEAR: Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass, Ibanez Soundgear 5, Carvin ProBass 500 Amp.  Lately I've gotten into playing with different effects to change up my sounds. INFLUENCES: Geddy Lee (of course!), Jeff Berlin, Victor Wooten, Flea, Marcus Miller, Stanley Clarke, Jaco, Michael Manring FAVORITE FOOD: Sushi or Thai FAVORITE MOVIE: Godfather II, Jackie Brown, Gladiator, Wedding Crashers (I can't just pick one!) HOBBIES: Playing the bass, hanging out with my kids, reading FIRST PRO GIG: Playing Joe's Garage in Fort Worth in 1987 with Deffen. Deffen was an 80s hair band I was in, but only the singer and drummer had cool 80s metal hair. I had a semi-mullet thing going on! FAVORITE SONG VGE PLAYS: Anything by Rush or Red Hot Chili Peppers (again, can't just pick one!).

SCOTT JACKSON - Drums GEAR: Ludwig Drums and Stands, Zildjian Cymbals INFLUENCES: Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick, Animal from The Muppets FAVORITE FOOD: Finger sandwiches and tea, sometimes with Cheetos. FAVORITE MOVIE: Beaches or Steel Magnolias, depending on my mood. HOBBIES: Sweatin' to the oldies. FIRST PRO GIG: Yeah, I played drums. FAVORITE SONG VGE PLAYS: Anything by Cheap Trick! Are you a drummer?  Check out our Scott Jackson's website for drum sticks and accessories!  www.drumstuffandmore.com