Rick Sears:
Bass, Vocals
Merchandise/Special Services
rick@oystershooters.com
Michael Simpson:
Guitar, Vocals
Music Director/Repertoire
mike@oystershooters.com
Influences
We currently play songs from these following artists:
Aerosmith
Bad Company
Beatles
Blink 182
Blue Oyster Cult
Bo Diddley
Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band
Cars
Cat Stevens
Cheap Trick
Clash
Commodores
Cream
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Doby Gray
Doobie Brothers
Deep Purple
Eagles
Eric Clapton
Fountains of Wayne
Free
Georgia Satellites
George Thorogood
Jim Croce
Jimmy Buffet
Jimmy Vaughan
Joe Cocker
Joe Jackson
Joe Walsh
John Fogerty
John Mellencamp
Johnny Cash
Led Zeppelin
Los Lonely Boys
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Monkees
Otis Redding
Oyster Shooters
Paul McCartney
Pink Floyd
Presidents of the U.S.A.
Queen
R.E.M.
Romantics
Roy Orbison
Santana
Sam and Dave
Smash Mouth
Snow Patrol
Spencer Davis Group
Steely Dan
Stray Cats
Talking Heads
Tom Petty
Tommy James & the Shondells
Troggs
Van Halen
Van Morrison
Velvet Underground
War
Wild Cherry
Wilson Pickett
ZZ Top
Rick Sears: Merchandise/Special Services
Email: rick@oystershooters.com
Michael Simpson: Repertoire/Tech Management
Email: mike@oystershooters.com
The Boys from the Bay known as “The Oyster Shooters” are a three-man rock n’ roll band from the Tillamook Coast. The band performed its first public show in Fall of 2004 and hasn’t stopped since. Playing hits from the 50’s all the way to today’s music the Oyster Shooters know how to get their crowd dancin’ and groovin’ to their high-energy performances. Come rock away with the Boys from the Bay and you’ll have a time you won’t forget!
The Band
Greg is the drummer for the band and he also helps on backup vocals. Greg has had the opportunity to perform in places as far as Argentina. He is the founding member of the Oyster Shooters. Greg is the driving force behind the band both musically and spiritually. He also books all of the performances for the Oyster Shooters and is the public relations representative. If you have any questions you can email him at: greg@oystershooters.com
Rick is the newest member of the band and has been playing bass and singing with the Oyster Shooters since September of 2008. He spent 18 years on the road as a touring musician, and writes music. If you have any questions, you can email him at: rick@oystershooters.com
Michael is the singer/guitarist of the Oyster Shooters. He is also known very well for acquiescing to others requests at a moment's notice. If you have any questions, you can email him at: mike@oystershooters.com
Member Emeritus
Wil Duncan was the original frontman of the Oyster Shooters when he donned the name "Captain Willy". He returned to the group in 2004 as the bassist and part-time lead vocalist. In September of 2008, Wil was involved in a motorcycle accident that prevented him from gigging with the band on a consistent basis. A songwriter in his own right, he has had radio airplay and national recognition with his original compositions and is creating a solo album in the near future.
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