DAN MUTCHLER - Drums and PercussionInfluences: Bill Bruford, Alex Van Halen, Denny Carmassi, Tommy Aldridge, Curly Smith, Jerry Shirley, David Garabaldi, Barriemore Barlow, John Bonham, Ringo, Dave Clark (Five), Adrian Young, Thousands of others.
Equipment: Ludwig Vistalite drums and Paiste Colorsound cymbals
Desert Island Discs:1) Van Halen - Van Halen II
2) Montrose - Montrose
3) No Doubt- Beacon St. Collection
4) Frank Zappa - Joe's Garage
5) The Beatles Second Album
Lifelong musician, studied music at North Texas State University, played in every kind of band imaginable, Rock, Punk, Reggae, Jazz, Country, including The Molly Maguires, Andy Timmons, Johnny Solinger, most recently Swan Song, the Led Zeppelin tribute. Been in several tribute bands covering The Beatles, No Doubt, Pink Floyd and The Eagles. Spent 5 years in Europe in the 70's, speak German, Spanish and Serbo-Croation. I was once asked to describe myself in 3 words: Dysfunctional Misfit Screwball. Fortunately for me, The Saints do not discriminate against the mentally handicapped.
My advice for young, up and coming drummers:
- Never pet a burning dog.
- And don't get married. Studies have shown that marriage is THE LEADING CAUSE of divorce.
My personal philosophy: I like young girls. Their stories are shorter.
My wish for the world: Be excellent to each other. And call your mother!
JIM SPURLOCK - Piano, Keyboards, Backing VocalsJim's talent and ability ranges from average with occasional moments of above average-ness. He has played piano since childhood; we're not really sure whose childhood. He can be characterized as a frequent cut-up with a heart of mold.
Among his other vast contributions to the band, you can also include piano, organ, synthesizer, brass, toilet flushing extraordinaire and the occasional crickets in the silent night. Jim sings background vocals but stops if it appears the sound man is soloing his mike through the headphones.
Jim has played in many bands going back to junior high, some I'm sure you've seen written in the bathroom walls at sometime in your life. They included Eldorado Drano Lizards, Free Beer, and Stumble-butt.
Jim's ambition can be described as spotty at best. His idea of reaching his musical pinnacle would be spending an evening with Earl Scheib and the Two-Tones. We just hope music would be involved at some point.
TOM HOOVER - Bass Guitar, Lead and Backing VocalsInfluences: Berry Oakley, Jack Casady, Jack Bruce, Chris Squire, Greg Lake
Equipment: Les Paul 5-string with Bartolinis, Tobias Killer Bee 5-string with Bartolinis, SWR 750 head, SWR 8X10 cab, Senheiser digital wireless, and Senheiser wireless headset mic
Desert Island Discs:1) All the Young Dudes - Mott the Hoople
2) Eat a Peach - Allman Brothers
3) Spoken and Unspoken - Andy Timmons
4) Pornograffiti - Extreme
5) Tales of Topographic Oceans - Yes
Tom picked up the bass when he was 14, honing his chops playing in a half dozen bands in New Jersey before moving to Texas in 1977.
In the late 70s-mid 80s, Tom began playing bass and/or acoustic guitar with numerous country / rock duos and trios. The names of the bands are missing along with the rest of Tom's 80's experience. When he re-gained consciousness in the 90s, he returned to Rock with a passion.
Tom has played with Live Bait and Fire Lane as well as lending his talents to numerous unnamed benefit projects. He sat in with Nothin' Fancy for a couple of gigs and has done some studio work for Billy Rawlett on three CDs as well as some demo work for a couple of country singers. Probably the biggest influence in Tom's bass playing would be Berry Oakley from the Allman Brothers Band which would also be his band of choice to play one night with.
FREDDIE CANALES - Lead Guitar, Lead vocalsFreddie Canales born 5-5-69 - Oh yes cinco de mayo!!! Everyone parties on my b-day! Been playing guitar for as long as I can remember. Started seriously when I was 12. Had a couple of high school bands of course till I landed the lead position in Forte' when I was 16. Played all the big venues back in the day Mattley's park place, Savies, The Ritz and many others. Did that for two years till I started Hanoverfist in 88 and ran amuck till 94 and hung up my axe for 6 years. My old original drummer from Forte called me and said "LET'S JAM" and haven't stopped since but enough of me. See you at the SHOWS!!!!