Mark Campbell - Lead Guitar Lead Vocals
Houston born , Austin resident of 12 years . Mark started playing guitar to emulate the Beatles at an early age . He started Soulshaker after high school , where he and drummer Mark Salmon met . Producing the band's music for his own indie label , Winesong Records , he still strives for that elusive sound , the ultimate goal of making music Magic .
Mark had the honor of being hired into Humble Pie in 1983 , but obligations forced him to pass on the highly appreciated opportunity . Steve Marriott told him , " You sing just like me , but this time with a bit more ( Paul) Rodgers in your voice ."
Those words rang in his ears for years to come , one of the many rewards of being in music .
They plan to Tribute Steve , Greg , Peter , Jerry , Clem and Bobby later this century .
Philosophy : Self Evolution of the personality and the human psyche , the evolved spirit being the ultimate goal , self -responsibility and the understanding of the human will . That's what is meant by naming the CD " Straight Ahead Human ".
Sessions : Dreamtrybe , Moment of Madness , three or four songs on that one , released in 2005 . Recently with Bekah Kelso ; 3 or was it 4 songs for her demo 2006 . With Dana Davis and Lynda Millard back when they were called Dana and Lynda .There were others , but till then , a shadow of an inkling of who , what and where .
Selton Cole - Bass and Vocals
Selton Cole ( Bass and Vocals) Hailing from Memphis , previously with Eric Gales band , Chamber 36 , Jake Andrews , Guitar Shorty , Ray Vonn and Platinum ; currently with Dysfunction Junktion , bringing his consumate professionalism and cool vibe . He nails down the Vocals on several covers by artists like Sly Stone ; and his Bass Solos are way beyond what most people get in any live performance , anywhere .
Michael Hale - Drummer
Michael Hale . Introduced to MC by bassist Selton Cole . Mike's Hip-Hop stylings bring a fresh vibe to the tracks in studio and stage . Works with many high profile artists like Dan Dyer , Afrophreque , Bustamovalators ,Good playin', good singin' . Welcome . More info soon .
Mike Rieman - Bass and supportive Vocalization
Mike is a native Austinite , a longstanding name (and face) in Austin's prolific history who has played with such diverse artists as Pauline Reese , Floramay Holiday , Denim , and it's alter I.D. , The Big Time . We're fortunate to have his participation. One of the finest musicians in the land , no exaggeration at all . Proficient in Jazz ; drumming being more evidence of his knack of mastery of his instruments . Recently played Farm Aid 2007 in New York with Pauline Reese . Mike has a new band with Allison Williams called .....
Billy Young - Keyboards and Lead Vocal
Billy is a powerhouse of a musician , and a fine singer. We've worked together before and now he's a regular , first call member of the band . His upbeat personna , friendly , positive nature and musical skillset give the band more than just an edge ; he redifines the stageshow . Now we can easily handle any party that requires danceable sets , and the Original show is what we look forward to improving on now . There's no telling how far we can go with it . An accomplished keyboard player on Piano and Organ , and one of the most powerful , Soulful vocals you have ever heard .
Mark Salmon - Drummer
Mark Salmon , Drummer : from Houston , New Orleans born . Longtime Austin resident . Mark's tenure ( till 2008 ) A founding member of 'Joe Rockhead' , which featured his brother Bruce Salmon as well as the talent known as Bob Schneider . Longtime drummer for Michael Knust ( Fever Tree) from his Houston ( as well as Austin) days . A survivor of Jumpstart .
Honorable Mention (Members) - Drummers , Bassists and others
Our Honorable Members , who play with us sometimes live , and in the studio .
Musicians Wanted , Austin , Texas : We always are open to new players . We fulfill our bookings with our available players , but we can never have enough players in the event of previoius bookings with other bands .
Have a Classic Rock background , and come gig with us . It's simple .
Michael Hale , Drummer : High in demand and skilled in Hip-Hop styling , as well as a vocalist in his own right . Currently with Dan Dyer band among others . Starting with us in 2009 , this notice will be updated soon .
Joel Duhon : Austin's most famous drummer , with chops that would frighten a tenth degree black belt . Lightnin' boy . He can be found on our 2004 release " Straight ahead Human " on ' Salome Sunrises'. Sponsored by Trick Drums and often on tour with Stygmata which is vehicle for Kathy Jarra , also known as "Metal Chick " .
Coy Fuller - Drums . Coy and I recorded songs for Soulshaker releases as well as my solo work , and yet another project . Coy Fuller , drums : He can be found on our 2004 release " Straight ahead Human " on ' Rainy Nights ' and ' The devil you Say'.
His professionality is obvious and he'll make your songs sound like radio hits .
Live drummer for us on occasion , and he plays regularly with Dirty Lizard , previously with Steve South .
Kim Hayley , Bass and Vocals . Founding member of the Daddios in Austin , always a great fun time when he plays with us . We don't usually do this song , but at our last gig together I just looked at he and the drummer and sang ..." Everybody's doing a brand new dance now .." ("Locomotion") and that's how the gig went , just pulling these songs out of the hat in 3 part harmony .
Jeff Siebert , from the 2nd lineup with Jeff Zwernermann , has returned for our show at the Iron Cactus May 11th , 1009 . Formerly with the Pat Travers Band , Axe , Excalibur , Houston born . A part of the band's history , and as usual , is history once again .
Keith McCullough - Bass : Keke , we call him , is a great guitarist and singer who just happens to be a good friend and Beatles enthusiast , and enjoys playing with us when our schedules allow . He has recorded with Carl Perkins , John Fogerty , and Paul Simon ( all in the same week ). He is part of our Beatles Tribute , when we do . His bass playing is really authentic and seasoned .
Carey Blackmon (or Blackman) Drums . From Lousiana . Plays with the 590 All Stars and with Pierre who used to have the Zydeco Dots . We've played together twice so far , and a gig with " Kingfish" always means a fun , limitless repertoire . We never worry when Carey sits in with us , who needs a songlist ? It's just no problem .
John Peyton : Harmonica . Our session man of choice for acrobatic style harp ; always a treat . He gigs with a few national acts at places like B.B. King's Club in Los Angeles . And yes , he's David's brother .
Monte Mann : Hasn't played with the band yet , but will . Mark Campbell has duo-ed with him and his guitar playing is phenomenal .Great singing . He is featured in international Beatle Tribute band ; "Yesterdays" .
Tabber Millard ( of Dreamtrybe ) is featured on Straight ahead Human on " Mutual Destruction " and the title track, which opens the album . This guy amazed all of us from moment one . I think he was 19 when we did this .
Ginger Doss : Keyboards and Vocals . Amazing musician and writer who also recorded the album for us . She plays piano and sings all over the 2004 CD. One of the founding members of Dreamtrybe , and Velvet Hammer.
Curtiss Fried ; Bass , from Jumpstart . Our gigs with Curtiss were long overdue , which we will do more of .
Alex Hernandez , Saxophone : Our saxman of choice . A native of Austin's Jumpstart . Also works with Mark Campbell as a duo , a real treat when our schedules coincide .
Bruce Salmon , brother of our own Mark Salmon , currently at the keyboards for Alejandro Escovedo , has shared our stage for some of the finest classic rock jamming that we can remember .
And on Drums , Kirk McDow . From New Orleans , a percussionist skilled in syncopation .
Jeff Zwernermann , Bass : In one of the band's finest early incarnations , we experienced hurricanes , pride in original music , and a place in the Houston rock scene .
Randall Wyatt , Drums : Having been exclusively a jazz drummer prior to joining the band ( with Jeff Zwernermann ) , we enjoyed his unique approaches to the original songs which were fresh and atypical .
Roy Fletcher , Guitar : A few years later , Roy joined the band for the as yet only double guitar duo . He more recently enjoyed success with Dallas band The Kildares . Also duo-ed with Mark Campbell .
James Bryant , Bass : With the same version of the band as Roy and Billy , James brought a solid round tone that enabled us to get on with the business of halcyonic riffing . Memorable musicality with true feel and sense of his instrument .
Billy Boyden , drums : What can we say about Billy other than we still miss him ?
When we were on stage together , we were all the bands that we played covers of . I speak for Roy and James on that . Like a big friendly dog he was , and I say that with much love and respect .
Richard Cole ; Bass . He played bass on our 1989 release " Soulshaker " , and must have gigged with us , although Jeff Zwernermann came back on board around that time . Rich and I played together in Leon Mitcheson's Eastex Freeway Band .
Mike McManus - Bass : Mike was in the first version of the band .... I think . Unless someone changes that bit of history . I literally gave him lessons so that we could have a bass player .
Later on : Broadcasters, Oui B. Cranes ( Voted best band in Houston ), The Drive ( also voted best band in Houston a year later ). He and I used to play this game where I'd say anything at random and he would say it with me or a split second after ,
back when we would think that was pretty cool !
Jim Lyons , drums / vocals : We started as the Atomic Guitar Band ( with Greg Hill ) in High School and evolved into Screaming Bird Band afterwards . These days he plays every instrument that you can fit into his house .
Art Chavez , guitar . Art played guitar when I couldn't find a bassist , so I did . I had a white Ibanez Rickenbacker copy . We played a few gigs in '77'to '78 , I believe .We played guitars made of stone and drove dinosaurs around , it was so long ago . So , Art , get in touch already . Sheesh .
Frank Fayad ( Bass) from Albert Lee and Love . Franks tenure with us was short .
Joe Kidd , AKA Joe Salvatori ( Lead Vocals) . I must have had a reason for hiring him to sing for us , I think it was in the spirit of friendship , since he was always at our gigs and us at his . And at some point , at each other's throats . It was a long time ago , oi .
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