David Rasner (Sting) Like Sting, David has been an actor as well as a musician. He received his MFA from the American Conservatory Theater graduate program. He was a regular in Bay Area theatres such as the American Conservatory Theater, The Magic Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theater, and Shakespeare Santa Cruz. Voice-over credits include; "Final Fantasy: The Movie", "Princess Mononoke", "Ferngully 2," Astroboy: The Series, HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm", the title role of Jubei in Ninja Scroll: The Series and the soon to be released video game Final Fantasy XII. A talented vocal mimic and a long-time fan of The Police, it was second nature to sound like Sting. Recently, he even lent his Sting impersonation to a lead villain named Steng on The Cartoon Network's Zatch Bell. Currently he is a regular on several animated series and specializes in voice replacing everyone from Antonio Banderas to L.L. Cool J. More than anything, David enjoys spending time with his wife Jonna and daughter Sofia.
GUITARS Red-1986-Maple on Maple necked-Fretless-Fender P-bass Natural Finish-1990-Maple on Maple necked-Fretless-Fender P-bass Shellacked-1988-Rosewood necked-Fretted-Fender Jazz Bass
SYNTHS/KEYBOARDS Moog Taurus Pedal - thanks Taylor! Roland SH-32 Roland PK-5 Oxygen-8 Keyboard
EFFECTS MXR Phase 90 Arion Analog Chorus BBE Opto Stomp Compression BOSS TU Tuner BOSS Bass Equalizer
STRINGS David is endorsed by Rotosound Strings and uses RS77LE (50 to 110) Flatwounds on all his basses.
CABLES Monster
PICKS Jim Dunlop Ultex
Mike Nieland (Stewart) Since starting at the age of 4, Mike has studied with the top drummers in his field including; Chester Thompson, Billy Cobham, Dom Famularo, Jim Chapin, as well as being a graduate (top of his class- by the way) of the now-infamous 'School of Hard Knocks' In other words, Mike has spent the last 15 years on the road, touring and recording with a multitude of artists from the obscure right up to Grammy-Winning producers. "Growing up I played along with all of The Police stuff to the point where I knew it front to back This gig made perfect sense to me, I could finally get a chance to play these great songs that I grew up in awe of and pay tribute to them." Mike also teaches around L.A. when time permits.
DRUMS 1984 TAMA SwingStar in "Police Experience Blue Glass" 16x22 BD 8x10 TT 8x12 TT 9x13 TT 16x16 FT 5x14 Slingerland Krupa Model SD (Chrome/Brass Shell) or 5x14 Sonor Chrome/Brass SD (c.1967)
STICKS All drums pummeled with Vater Stewart Copeland model sticks.
Jimbo Head (Andy) Details are sketchy, but apparently Jim was born in Virginia Beach, VA and spent his formative years in Bethlehem, PA. There are rumors that he had fronted an Amish acoustic death metal band called The Plain Fist, but there is no real evidence of that. Eventually he moved to L.A. to follow his dream of moving back to Bethlehem saying that he had lived in L.A., but fate intervened when he was chosen out of thousands of unqualified people in a christmas day parade to work at Mesa Boogie. He still holds the same job, living in seclusion with his large guitar collection and cat. He loves wine, sushi, and has many wonderful friends. He refuses to drop names, or give any information as to his formal training in guitar and bands he may or may not have been in. He will, however, wax ad nauseam on the benefits of having a good tailor.
GUITARS Bill Nash Replica of Andys Sunburst Tele Custom S/N L30701 85 Dakota Red Fender Stratocaster
AMPS/CABS Mesa/Boogie Lone Star Head Vintage 4X12 w/ Celestion Vintage 30s
EFFECTS Digital Music Ground Control Pro Digital Music GCX Rack Systems Power Supply Axess Electronics Dual Loop Box Way Huge Electronics Saffron Squeeze Electro Harmonix Electric Mistress MXR Phase 90 Arion SCH-1 Dunlop CSP021 Overdrive Ibanez Echo Machine Guyatone MD2 Maestro Echoplex EP2
FALLOUT: The Police Experience Managed by Miles Copeland himself, THE POLICE EXPERIENCE is the result of Miles Copeland's international search for musicians who could pull off duplicating, in the most authentic way possible, The Police as you remember them. THE POLICE EXPERIENCE hurls you back 20 years ago to re-live the raw, electrifying, experience of seeing The Police in their prime. With extraordinary attention to detail, the band will amaze audiences; from young fans of 80s music who may not have even heard of The Police, to the most hardcore of fans. The band is made up of members of FALLOUT, (Mike Nieland, David Rasner, and Jimbo Head). Fallout was the Police tribute band that caught Ian Copeland's attention and made a name for themselves as the most authentic Police tribute around, eventually gaining the endorsement of the entire Copeland family..
“…every nuance, all the drum parts, and the singer has Sting down to a tee…” Stewart Copeland
"...the best copy band I have seen to date..close your eyes and it's my boys..." Miles Copeland
“Close your eyes, and you're listening to The Police at the peak of their career, open your eyes, and you won't believe it's not The Police...completely captures, not just the music of The Police, but their very essence...absolutely amazing” Ian Copeland
In July 2003, Ian Copeland arranged the band to play Stewart Copeland's birthday party. With Ian, Stewart, and Miles in the audience, FALLOUT, ripped through all the classic Police tunes. Later in the evening, Stewart asked if he could sit in. FALLOUT and Stewart tore the house down with "Driven To Tears" and "Roxanne." For the band it was an honor and a solid affirmation of their efforts to play with one of the world's most talented rock drummers ever and the founding member of The Police! FALLOUT is the only Police tribute band endorsed by the entire Copeland family; so if you like the Police, this is as close as it gets.
you guys are Great covers band loved the police since 78 when i was 14 saw them several times also seen quite a few uk covers bands must say you sound the closest to the real thing many thanks for the add cheers Graham
you guys are Great covers band loved the police since 78 when i was 14 saw them several times also seen quite a few uk covers bands must say you sound the closest to the real thing many thanks for the add cheers Graham
Mr. Head this is Clyde from Ohio buddy of the all mighty Larz the PIT King.Hope all is well Drop a shout some time...keep rockin.PS. ever hear from A-ron,Trick,or "Head"...later...
Hey Man, Great show at Harpers! Yelled my lungs out as usual to the best Police songs and beats- haha! Havin Taylor drum and two bass's goin with Chevy Metal was awesome! LatR, Patrick www.flickr.com/photos/specwrx/2187333726/
Hey Jimbo-Head! This Chick wanted me to pass along this message: "I'm Britney Bitch!" Keep up the great work fellas and I look forward to seeing you some time soon. Let me know when you play locally. -JV
thanks so much for the reply. congrats on the much deserved success and thanks for guiding my to your webpage. again, i'm honored to know you and have ya on my friends list!
though, now i'll be spending much more time at your official website.
cheers,
nati
