Ed Jonnet - AKA Jumping Ed Jonnet - Saxaphone. Ed was born and raised in Pittsburgh where he attended Duquesne University as a sax major. He has played with several national acts such as Jimmy Hendrix, Isley Brothers, Three Dog Night, Diamond Rio, Corbin Hanner Band, The Night Hawks and Gregg Allman. He also toured with blues guitarist Roy Buchanan. He recently released his first solo CD titled Only Here, Only Now. Ed chose to record the CD because of the multitude of talent that exists here in North Central Ohio. Along with that talent was the excellent studio facilities at Aultwood Studios. He has played with several local bands and has enjoyed them all, but the talent and aggressive attitude of the players in The Rolling Hams as Ed more excited than ever. He looks forward to great things with the new band.
Jeff Ault - AKA The BOOGIE MAN - Owner of Aultwood Studios. Jeff is lead guitarist and lead vocal. Jeff was born in Marion, Ohio. His early musical influences include Bluegrass where Jeff could fill in almost any position including guitar, vocal, banjo, fiddle or bass. The love of music continued through high school where he played tenor sax in the Marching Band and played several instruments in the orchestra. After high school he moved to San Francisco, CA for more influence and to make some of his first recordings. During the 80's and 90's he continued to record and play in local bands (Crissinger, Monkeys' Uncle, Boogie Hill . . . .) Since the late 90's Jeff has owned and operated his own Recording Studio (Aultwoods). Jeff plays guitar and sings in several local bands, including Itchy Poodle, the Haymakers and of course The Rolling Hams.
Rick Hoover - AKA Groovy - Lead guitar and right hand man! - Born and raised in Marion, OHIO! Been playing guitar since the age of 12 with many influences...both locally and nationally, ALL of the great blues players have made me guitarist that I am today! Notable bands that I've played in are, Scymitar, The Core, Breaking Point, and The Remedy. During time in Breaking Point, played Nashville, and did shows with Loretta Lynn and the Hagar Twins. In Scymitar, played L.A., rocked w/ Robin Trower, The Godz, and Rosie. Also a fun band I played in was Radio Pirates. I'm thrilled to be playing with the "Hams"! Blues, rock funk? Let's ROLL!
<>ERIK DUDLEY - Bass Guitar and Backing Vocals Born in Galion, Ohio on a very cold day of December, he still resides in Galion. Erik started playing 6 string guitar at the age of 10, jamming to Bluegrass and old Johnny Cash tunes. Gettin bored with that he bought a bought a bass at age of 17, and learned blues, funk, walking bass lines. But...no one took him seriously about it in the local genre so he had to go with popular music which was heavy metal and hard rock. Erik played with bands such as Osiris, Bad Dreams, Corsair and Mystic Iron. After he played for 13 years in the Get-A-Way band with Frank Medley. For 9 of those years he played bass and then played the drums for the last 4 years. Erik decided to go back and play bass with one of the area’s hottest rock bands Chronic Mojo. He spent 5 years rockin it out with Mojo boys. Wanting to get back to the music he started playing, he is now the bass player for The Rolling Hams, jamming blues, funk, and classic rock............. Robert Shipley - AKA Dr. Rob - Dr. Robert the keyboard doctor was born at a very young age. He started his musical journey in the San Francisco Bay area until migrating south to L.A. Playing clubs from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Finally residing in the heart of the South Orange County music community. He has endlessly toured the western states and also had professional stints with Cerwin Vega Co. System and Bill Graham Productions (the first!). Crosby Stills and Nash (Young tour). And many other national tours there after. Opting for country life, he moved to central Ohio in the 90's and formed the blues/rock band Crying Out Loud. Drawing into the Columbus music scene around 2000, he started performing and recording with The Inner City Blues Band and Shawn Booker's Blues Review, CBA winners and semi-finalists at the 2002 International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis. Dr. Rob also collaborated with Konx County band T.J. Lewis, winning the North Central Ohio Blues Challenge and competing at the 2005 IBC in Memphis. He been jammin' with the Hams since September of 2007.
Bradley Herring - AKA Big Fish - Drums - Brad was born and raised in Mansfield, Ohio. He has been playing drums for 30 years. Classically trained by Percy Hall at Mansfield Senior High. Brad has played in many groups and bands such as the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra, Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Iron Works, T-Zer, The Larry Cadle Band, Get-A-Way Band, and 446. He released an album in1994 with T-Zer titled "Wars Not a Game". Brad is a progressive drummer whose influences are Neil Peart, Stewart Coplan, Buddy Rich, and Carter Beauford. !
Influences
From Bruce Springsteen to B.B. King. And from ZZ Top to Zeppelin! Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, War, Tom Petty, Santana, Grateful Dead, Van Morrison, Pink Floyd, and Billy Joel.
Hey Just dropping in to say hello and let you know about my Next Show w/The Little River Band May 3rd at Myrtle Beach House Of Blues in North Myrtle Beach SC Jeff The Little River Band-total record sales around the world have eclipsed the 25 million mark. 16 hit singles by 1985, as well as gold, platinum, and multi-platinum album sales awards. All-told LRB have notched up eight top 10 singles in the US.I hope to see yall at this INSANE SHOW!!!! For tickets go to www.hob.com/myrtlebeach
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At least 2 people in this world love you so much they would die for you.
2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.
5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.
6. You mean the world to someone.
7. If not for you, someone may not be living.
8. You are special and unique.
9. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.
10. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.
11. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look, you most likely turned your back on the world.
12. When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if you believe in yourself, probably, sooner or later, you will get it.
13. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.
14. Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know.
15. If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great.
The chain part: (Booo) LOL
Add this as a comment to ten of your friends tonight and at midnight your true love will find you
Hey what's up?
How you been? I left a message for you on the Hams myspace. I never know if it;s you or Delilah when i see that one online.
What's new with you? How's work? Where do you work now?
Are you going out to Joez on Sat? I am, i work til7-8 but i'm heading out when i'm done! If i get tooo drunk i may just get a room there to be safe! Well man, take care!
Hope to see ya Sat!
~April
Hey I just wanted to say hello. .I hope alls well Stop in check out a song or video and leave me a comment. Next Show April 4th at The Carolina Entertainment Complex in Marion SC Tickets just $10 plus taxes and fees Camping Availible For Tickets Goto www.entertaincarolina.com or call 843-423-0077 I'm 29th in the Myspace Country Charts!! Drop me a line anytime. Jeff
Drop by my page my friend. I posted a video and MP3 of me doing one of the hottest versions of “Voodoo Child” that you’ll ever hear.....guaranteed to make you smile! …..and you can download the MP3 for free!